I don't even know if it is really a "lottery" with the JW15s. Sure some are rougher than others but with a bit of very simple fettling all of the examples I have seen have been more than adequate for the general plinking/small game that they were brought for.
Including my own which was shortened and bedded in a reshaped stock including new crown. All work done by the backyard bodger (tm)/(me).
Always going to be a better option out there if you have $.
Although sounds like you got a good deal and I hope you enjoy it.
Bookmarks