lso, Thanks for the input CM. I realize Norincos are not top tier, but are very serviceable. Also considering I have spent a fortune in the last month re-arming, the Norinco will do for now. Realistically I do MAYBE one local match a month and don't give a d@mn about scores. The Savage 311 is beyond aggravating, though, and at least the Norinco is less aggravating. I had a Norinco before as my back up and loaner shotgun, and it was actually OK.
In the last 60 days, I already spent "the big bucks" on the 1860 Henry, a pair of Open Tops, and the 45-70. In my estimation, Cimmaron is a little too proud of their doubles. I'd be north of $700 by the time I pay Cimarron, shipping and extortion dealer charges. That goes for the Rossi Coach guns you see on Gunbroker $900, really? I have less than $350 into the Norinco, including dealer and DROS. I'll probably hang on to the Stevens as a back up, unless someone gives me $200!
By "hone," I really meant a shotgun mop with extra fine emory paper on it, then polishing with lapping compound.