Lucrezia and paper patch bullets

[Eric Johanen]

Don, those look to be seated deep enough to avoid fouling interference at the chamber mouth. Would you give your load details please. Have you tried to see how many rounds you can chamber and just fire away? One thing is for sure there is a big difference between target ammo and hunting loads. Most of my rifles I'm working up both types, one for the range and one for the field. If the bullet can be seated deep enough and if enough lube used in the grease wad it can be done. I'm thinking of ordering a tapered bullet for my 44-77. With Orville's chamber say .431 at the base for about 1/4 inch then a taper to .428 at the ogive and a radius continuing to a round well supported nose. Should have promise for a long shot string.