Development of PP loads for the .44-77.

[Distant Thunder]

Kurt,

That high shot in the top center group was the first shot in that group. I'm not basing too much on this load, just that the fact it shoots something that I can call groups is encouraging is all.

Next I'll try some 1 1/2 Swiss with this same BACO bullet adjusted out as long as it goes, which is something 1.425" and weighs about 520 grains. I will for sure use a different primer, probably Federal 210. I'll use the BACO brass (fireformed) because it has slightly tighter necks and that will help with these bore diameter straight sided bullets.

The slight taper crimp I used on these 355 grain bullet worked out very well. I can pull and reseat the bullets with any trouble but they won't fall out while handling even if turned bullet down. The BACO brass is very uniform.