mrspare -- When the pin is located at 3 3/8" from the PAP, it is the core that is angled at 45 degrees. You are thinking of a 45 degree drilling layout, which is a completely different thing. If the pin is on the PAP, the core lays horizontal, or at 0 degrees. If the pin is 6 3/4" from the PAP, the core lays vertical, or at 90 degrees. When the pin is 3 3/8" from the PAP, the core is at a 45 degree angle to the first ball track, which is a very unstable position, resulting in the high flare. -- JohnP