Terrible indeed, one may only hope that lessons are learned... A beautiful old stone house in the heart of our nearest village was completely raised in less than 2 hours earlier this year. A leaking gas fitting, a scented candle left burning (courtesy of the cleaning lady, who no doubt meant well), ...

One can suggest / argue many ways for the zero, whatever you feel happy with but, mount height should be calibrated to a comfortable (and repeatable) cheek position on the comb...

Just stop now and walk away before it's too late!, the devil takes yet another into the dark art of springer tuning / fettling
Good luck, sounds like you are already on the right path, keep us posted

Thanks Ray for the kind words, I really would like to meet some of the forum members whom have given so much in help and often amusing banter.
We currently have an offer in for a property with 2.5 acres, so that should suffice.... digits crossed

Well, despite the enthusiasm of three members (and GG's lady wife) I must inform you that surprisingly (for us at least given the timescale and property type) Sake Towers is now sold and happily for a most satisfactory price. We shall be moving a wee bit north (trout and grayling country for the fly...

Personally I prefer both the arrow and the Indian to be straight (you know where you can safely stand!!!) The world of springer tuning is a most complex masala.... After investing more time and money than I care to recount I would recommend Nick G's short stroke ally piston approach, have yet to mee...

Well naturally Ray, I had assumed such and I would hate to think of the band width involved in modding that discrete signature...

So that's the Head Chefs for the weber and the tandoor nicely sorted...

Well the seed is sown... flights if booked in advance are as cheap as chips, or fill a people carrier or two, enjoy some days of shooting, banter, food and wine here then extend the trip for a wee vacation...

So what about adding a wee bit of Brexit entente cordial? There are some members (and indeed Officers!) that I would like to meet, so in 2018 how about a AAOC meet in la belle France? More targets at 10-50m than you can shake an escargot at! Balmy southern weather... Tricky switching breezes... All ...