Yeah, no doubt about that. Since it'll be a while 'fore I can replace this gun (unfortunately shopping price too), just want to make the best decision right up front.
Any thoughts on blow by if any of these actions would tend to burn a scope?
Had a gent with a Tracker 209 point out it does have blow by, fires from an open bolt, and definitely burns the bottom of the scope some. (Duct tape or metalized tape seems like a possible solution there, but gotta wonder where that gas goes in relationship to the shooter.)