I went to the range a few days ago and my reloads would not shoot straight. They are from the same batch that shot perfect 2 weeks ago. I then fired my buddies factory shells through my gun and it was dead on. He then shot my reloads through his and they were dead on through his gun. Any suggestions. (.45 ACP)
reloads not shooting straight
- Thread starter ccg818
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- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
How many rounds did you fire 2 weeks ago? If it was just a short string, perhaps you fluked a good group, and now the gun just won't do it.
If the problem is ammo related - after all you fired acceptable groups with factory ammo - perhaps your powder measure is out of adjustment, and you were getting inconsistant throws. If you weigh each load, perhaps your scale sticks. Perhaps you chose a bullet, powder, or primer your gun just does not like. The possibilities are nearly endless. First step is to load some ammo which duplicates the factory ammo you were happy with. If you find success, stick with that load.
If the problem is ammo related - after all you fired acceptable groups with factory ammo - perhaps your powder measure is out of adjustment, and you were getting inconsistant throws. If you weigh each load, perhaps your scale sticks. Perhaps you chose a bullet, powder, or primer your gun just does not like. The possibilities are nearly endless. First step is to load some ammo which duplicates the factory ammo you were happy with. If you find success, stick with that load.
