RE: Scope protection
Brass, do you use #11 caps or did you purchase a 209 primer adapter? If using the #11 caps, just use the weather shroud that came with the rifle. I use mine all the time, even at the range. Remington says to use it just in the field, but I have put hundreds of shots through my gun with no ill effects. Just make sure you disassemble the bolt and thoroughly clean after each use (which you should do anyway).
Brian