I have had a Hatsan Hercules in 45 cal for two years now. I planned on using it for deer or hog hunting, if the chance arose. I tried out several different bullets, but nothing seemed to be able to hold a decent group. I like to think I am a capable enough shooter, as I get decent groups with all my other rifles. The Hercules ended up taking a back seat for a bit while I played with my other rifles. Well, today I decided to get down and dirty with it, and tore it apart. There is very little info available online, but I figured out the disassembly. Found some shavings and burrs in the action that explained the rough cocking, and used the dremel to do some polishing. After reassembling the action, I turned my attention to the barrel. And that is when I discovered this:
It appears that the boring tool was not centered when the throat/leade was cut. That lip you see is not a sharp edge, but an edge nonetheless. Maybe this explains why I can get two or three rounds to group tight, then one flies off 12 inches at 50 yards. Warranty is long expired. Is there any possibility that I can smooth that edge with a dremel, or do I need to find out how much a new barrel costs? Thanks in advance for your expertise and wild guesses, because I am at the end of mine!
James
It appears that the boring tool was not centered when the throat/leade was cut. That lip you see is not a sharp edge, but an edge nonetheless. Maybe this explains why I can get two or three rounds to group tight, then one flies off 12 inches at 50 yards. Warranty is long expired. Is there any possibility that I can smooth that edge with a dremel, or do I need to find out how much a new barrel costs? Thanks in advance for your expertise and wild guesses, because I am at the end of mine!
James