Another period correct Buffalo rifle in .44-77

[Kurt]

Stephen I just set the mould at 1-1/8" and cast 100. To get 405 grains I had to keep adding pure lead to some 1/30 alloy. I emptied 1/2 of the pot and added lead till the 1 1/8" bullet weight right at 405 grains. I don't think the ODG's used a cup based bullet to get 405 grains with a 1-1/8" long bullet. I put the flat based plug in the mould to make this weight/length combination.
I will load 100 and take them to the Q and see if they hold up at 805 yards
I think they would make a fine silhouette bullet for the 19 ROT......Kurt