Hello BobinNH
Thanks for the reply.
Yes, I think so.
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Well, I made it out to the range today.
I took about 15 shots with the rifle to play around and get it sighted-in.
Then I settled down to record the rifle's ability. I let it cool to ambient, and then ... I took 3 careful shots with the scope (then removed it) - and one shot with the irons.
I'm very pleased, and its ready to kill something.