So there's your answer, the '77' or the 'Osprey' it is then, now all you gotta do is choose which one and no it ain't 'soppy' as you put it, none of my rifles have ever intentionally seen a rain drop in there lives (bar getting caught out) and yep the bait is a damn good idea, I'd do it on the QT over a few days and he'll soon get to cock sure of himself and that's the time to nail him !...👍