SP,

I'm no expert but let me repeat what you said. First 3 shots at 50 yards were right on with one flier. The next three shots were at 100 yards, 6 inches down to the right. Did you then clean the barrell I'll assume yes since that is what you said? Next three you aimed 6 inches high at 100 yards but hit where aimed. so if they were at the bull they would have been right on?

My guess is that the increase in fouling could have caused the last three of the group of 7 to be low. I'm only assuming this since you stated you cleaned the barrell after 7 shots.

Also, you could have pulled the gun slightly to the right if the trigger pull is hard, or your scope needs adjusting for 100 yards. 50 yards and 100 yards might not be exact on the scope.

If you did not pull the gun and your scope is right on, try cleaning the barrell after 3 shots, versus 7. I know when I used the Hornady's 240's, I found them very hard to load. They even broke my loading tool. That is one reason why I switched back to the Powerbelts, since I never had that problem.

Also, start at the 100 yards shot versus 50 next time and see where you are hitting.

Let see if anyone else has better info to offer than I do....

T