Rob & Frederick,

Yes, I'm well aware that I may be chasing a dream, trying to get it to shoot! It's a challenge that I accept as such and no cigar may be in order.
That it will on occasion put 2 out of 2 bullets within less than an inch has me thinking it Wants to shoot. (Just over 1/2" sometimes!)......sort of "near and yet so far"!

A pal has offered to send me some .314" to try. (cast) and loading data as well, so will give it a go and see how we come on.
I'll definitely keep you posted, and thank you both for your replies, and thank you Rob for the link!

All the best,
Richard.