You seem to be saying getting some instruction help to cure your problem is off the table. I commend you for at least recognizing it's not the gun. I see new shooters cursing and raving their new gun is a *** while spraying bullets all over the target and range at a distance of 7 yds. or less. If you can't see yourself getting better, then "Kentucky windage" may be an answer. Don't be surprised to learn your Kentucky aiming point changes.

On rare occasions I have had a shooter approach me on the range and ask me to shoot their gun. This happens when they see my target vs. theirs. In my experience, the gun is always OK. What that shooter does next is critical.

Good shooting to you!

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Bob.
SWCA 1821