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old 30s were really bad if one of action screws wasnt correctly tensioned.....someone will remember which and how tight....might be nothing but might just be the fly in your ointment. also have you...

weight is a pain to carry but good for everything else.... you might be able to get away with only 3 baffles with a DPT and still be comfortable without being silly long. maybe all 5 for range work...

leave it long.....velocity is your friend...if you want a short range rifle buy an old .303brit.... at least untill you find out what she will do as it is.....