Development of PP loads for the .44-77.

[Distant Thunder]

Looks like a good start! I loaded 3 just to get the scope sighted in.

450 grain BACO #431ADJ (1.260" OAL)
.060 LDPE WAD
88.0 grains Goex Express (pulled from some old cartridges)
Bertram 45 basic brass converted
Federal 150 LP primers
3.310" C.O.A.L.

I bore sighted the scope at 50 yards and then fired the 3 I loaded up. The first one I wasn't sure what to expect and pulled it to the right. The next two I was ready for. It probably means very little being it was 50 yards, but it was the quickest sight in I have ever experienced. I usually have to make some kind of a correction after the first shot.

   

Next I'll move to 100 yards. I'll adjust the load for the brass that I have more of. These first 3 I just wanted to see if that type of brass could be used and I would say it can be if nothing else can be had.