For anyone having issues with rejections from the scoop, here is what I found when I pulled it apart. There was a second partial metal protector under the front lip of the main protector. Not sure why as the extra height caused air balls and was bending the protector.
After removing the partial plate and straightening the upper protector, it has worked much better... no more rejected shots. I added mylar again just to keep the transition smooth, but not sure if that was necessary.
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