My reloads are hitting to the left, how do I fix them?

1031 · September 28, 2001, 09:58 PM

Factory ammo seems to be hitting center, but my reloads are hitting way to the left.
I am getting one ragged hole about an inch or more to the left at 7 yards with my reloads. That is pretty bad because at 25 yards or so I have to aim practically off the target to the right in order to get the bullet to hit the center.

I am shooting a Kimber CDP full size with 230gr lead over a light load of WST.

What should I do to get these loads to hit in the center like my factory ammo?

Will more velocity help, since this is a light load?

Ps- I do not feel that it is me. Everyone keeps assuming it is my shooting technique but it can't be because my other guns and loads hit center of the target, but it seems to be just this load in this gun. I have never experienced this problem before so I don't know where to go from here.

Thanks!

sricciardelli · September 28, 2001, 10:38 PM

Play with the velocity, however WST doesn't give you much room to experiment in the .45ACP.

You might want to try Unique, it has about 3-times the room for experimentation that WST has.

KP95DAO · September 29, 2001, 12:00 AM

You are on the right track. I've seen them do some strange things with different loads or just changing the bullet.

gyp_c2 · September 29, 2001, 02:14 AM

Start a log. Try changing the weights of the charges first. You have more room to play there. If that doesn't work, try changing powders. Then primers, etc...Keep the log and if nothing works, you may have to start completely over OR...after you find the load that is most consistently reliable and accurate(group wise)...sight the pistol in for that load. You might consider going to an adjustable if you are going to insist on changing loads all the time...

Art Eatman · September 29, 2001, 12:56 PM

Now you know why God invented adjustable sights.

Art

September 28, 2001, 09:58 PM	#1
1031 Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2001 Location: SW USA Posts: 163	My reloads are hitting to the left, how do I fix them? Factory ammo seems to be hitting center, but my reloads are hitting way to the left. I am getting one ragged hole about an inch or more to the left at 7 yards with my reloads. That is pretty bad because at 25 yards or so I have to aim practically off the target to the right in order to get the bullet to hit the center. I am shooting a Kimber CDP full size with 230gr lead over a light load of WST. What should I do to get these loads to hit in the center like my factory ammo? Will more velocity help, since this is a light load? Ps- I do not feel that it is me. Everyone keeps assuming it is my shooting technique but it can't be because my other guns and loads hit center of the target, but it seems to be just this load in this gun. I have never experienced this problem before so I don't know where to go from here. Thanks!

September 29, 2001, 02:14 AM	#4
gyp_c2 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2000 Location: Colorado...Louisiana Posts: 387	Start a log. Try changing the weights of the charges first. You have more room to play there. If that doesn't work, try changing powders. Then primers, etc...Keep the log and if nothing works, you may have to start completely over OR...after you find the load that is most consistently reliable and accurate(group wise)...sight the pistol in for that load. You might consider going to an adjustable if you are going to insist on changing loads all the time... __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>g2<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< AVERT

September 29, 2001, 12:56 PM	#5
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Hey, 1031! Now you know why God invented adjustable sights. Art

September 28, 2001, 10:38 PM	#2
sricciardelli Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2001 Location: Montana Posts: 489	Play with the velocity, however WST doesn't give you much room to experiment in the .45ACP. You might want to try Unique, it has about 3-times the room for experimentation that WST has.

September 29, 2001, 12:00 AM	#3
KP95DAO Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Posts: 699	You are on the right track. I've seen them do some strange things with different loads or just changing the bullet.