Thanks for the welcome Rob.The rifle as is shoots well. It has a crisp bore. I have a copy of Major Renolds and Robin Fulton's book regarding bedding a no4. I think bedding is the way to go first off. I would prefer a non gunsmith mount as explained above.In the end the scope might turn out a pile of ***. I'm certainly not after a tack driver. Thanks again,you have certainly put another edge to it! Which is good...