If it is clipping you will not get a consistent 3 or 4 shots and then a couple off, then a few consistent and a couple off. If clipping is occurring it will effect your groups and open them up completely. When you clip a baffle or end cap it causes very inconstant groups, you won't consistently get a nice group and then a few off. I have had this happen with my own shooting and have attributed it to my rushing the shots, or not having my breathing or trigger pull correct. I don't automatically think there is a problem with the gun. Many experienced shooters will tell you, a few fliers can often be shooter problems and not guns problems, Just my 2 cents for what it is worth, Neil.