Shooting goes to the side
Balls always bend to the left or right, even without wind.
- Verifications
- 4
- Until
- Simple tools
- Tools
- 3
Symptoms
- The path is curved at the end of the race, always on the same side
- The gap increases with the hop-up (definition) setting
- Impact point changed after the hop-up was dismantled
Causes
Most common to rare.
- Bucking (definition) twisted or misposed on the barrelCommon
- Decentralized or worn nub (definition) on one sidePossible
- Dirty cannon or damaged output crownPossible
- Bills of poor quality or poorly calibratedPossible
Verifications
In the order: we start with what does not require anything to disassemble. Check as you go, the list is kept in this browser.
Pull a series of ten quality balls, 20 m or more, in calm weather. A drift always on the same side comes from the replica; random dispersion, more like balls.
Without toolsCleaning upper and cloth soaked with isopropyl alcohol, pushed from the chamber to the mouth. Inspect the exit crown: a scoundrel deflects the ball.
Simple toolsTools: Cleaning upper, Isopropyl alcoholHop-up disassembled: the hatching window must be perfectly aligned with the cannon window. A slight spin is enough to print a lateral effect.
Simple toolsTools: Precision screwdriverHe has to press the center, flat. A deformed or tilted nub pushes the ball on one side: replace it.
Simple toolsTools: Precision screwdriver
Stop
Stop and hand over the reply to a technician if:
- The crown of the cannon is damaged: the cannon replaces itself