Flyers??

[Richard Kemp]

In working up a target load from the bench for my .45 cal. H&A underhammer, I settled on 45g. of 777. This gives me a nice tight group EXCEPT for the too-often flyer. And that's cleaning the bore between shots. Any thoughts on what's happening?

 

[Vaino]

Often times a "flyer" is caused by a shredded or cut patch. After the "flyer" is shot, retrieve the patch. Or....sometimes it's the shooter......Fred

 

[Richard Kemp]

Next session at the range, I'll put out a tarp and check my patches. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Billnpatti]

I'm going to say that your problem can be traced to your bore cleaning technique or to variations in the weight of the balls. This is based on what I have learned from Dutch Schoultz.
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[George T.]

If your casting these balls a good scale would be a good investment. In fact weighing balls is always a good idea to make sure they are not causing the problem, If the patches look ragged try a thicker one.

I second the Dutch System I review mine regularly.

Geo. T.

 

[Hubertus]

+1 on the Dutch Schoultz system! :thumbsup: