Are the .44-77 BN and the .44-90 BN viable contenders in modern Creedmoor

[Semtav]

Yes Don, the paper and iron matches are different, but in the scoring. The final at the top of the leader boards are the winners. Some of the finest match shooters compete at the gong matches that shoot th paper matches and you still have to compete against them.
I see no difference at the finals between the two. Top score is top score in both disciplines.

I understand where Jim is coming from. Only the shooter and his spotter really know how well his gun was shooting.
If I'm all over the target and still win, I won't have faith in my rifle.

I have a lot more faith in my rifle than I do in my wind reading abilities, so I'm not a knob twister. I'm happy to stay in my little corner of the target and know the load is good if it stays there for the majority of the shots.