Thanks guys. As mentioned never experienced this problem with loading or grouping for that matter it was beyond bazaar.Your right usually the tighter (with in reason of course) the better they fly, not this night. I know it wasn't me as I was shooting on form with my 2 CF's. I usually don't shootinheat either but once there couldn't resistto take a few pokes and once this happened I had to fix it! Easily the worst I have shot with this ML in long time, groups might have been putting a good spin as it looked more like a pattern...LOL.

Cayugad, my swab routine was the same as always 2 wet's followed by 2-4 dry. I never tried wetting the sabot though, but also have never had to in the past.Barrel wasn't hot to the touch, sure it was warmer due to the ambient temperature being higher but I also tried swabbing then leaving it for a group with a CF then loading and firing with no improvement to either issue.

I am going to re-check the bases on the scope just to ensure everything is tight underneath, thenwait till the weather cools some and see how it performs. I'll keep in mind your suggestions if it exhibits this once again.