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Old 09-06-2009, 07:06 PM   #1
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Default Different Lots of the Same Powder

I was shooting some very good groups (about 1.5" at 100 yards) with my Disc Extremes using Two 50 grain Pellets of Triple Seven.

I then purchased another box of Triple Seven pellets, and both guns started spraying bullets -- five to six inch groups became the norm, using the same bullets and sabots, and shooting under similar weather conditions.

Has anyone ever experienced anything like this?

I purchased some loose Triple Seven ffg powder and shot by far the best groups I've ever shot, after experimenting of course.
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Old 09-06-2009, 07:08 PM   #2
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I always thought pellets were inconsistent. Stick with the loose powder, more consistent, accurate, and cheaper.
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Old 09-06-2009, 08:02 PM   #3
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I've had bad luck with pellets too- never could get good accuracy. You'll be better off in the long run using loose powder- it's cheaper too.
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Old 09-07-2009, 05:35 AM   #4
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Well I have heard of it happening, but never experienced it.
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