Guys really appreciate the info. Much appreciated. After your post John I'm almost apprehensive to even have a go! smile. When the barrels are cleaned..I've heard warm soapy water is the thing...do you take the cap blocks off at the end or leave them on? They are hugely tight and I don't want to have to take them off after each fire...but I will if it is the done thing.

Thanks again. It is a twelve guage by the way.

T