Gunsaholic - yes the intent is to shoot the gun HOWEVER, I intend to use just blackpowder loads via brass magtech shells ( I hand load by the way)...still researching a good load to play with so I wont be firing it soon...now if anyone has a nice 'mild BP load" to share, I'd certainly appreciate that info too!!

Drew Hause - thank you - I will have my 'smithy' look over the finished product

Der Ami - thank you - I didnt even think about that so again, GOOD info to know!!