Development of PP loads for the .44-77.

[Eric Johanen]

It was a very good initial match for our club, 11 participants shooting mostly lever actions. 1 other shooter using a Ubertti Highwall in 45-70 light smokeless loading. My results were mixed. NRA 200 yard SR target. First shot 9 just above, touching the number 12 O'clock down the middle. #2 a bit higher Raised the slider and shot the bottom notch on the Lawrence rear (marked 100) and shot several shots 6 O'clock 7 and 8 rings. Rest of the rounds 200 yard slider bottomed and holding line of white. Most shots went high. Last 3 of 4 landed next to my 1'st shot for a 4 shot group bullets touching, Too difficult to hold a consistent sight picture so I will take some metal off the bottom of the slider to get it to sit lower There is enough metal to get this set for center @ 200 yards with a bit of careful work. Very rusty have not shot a Sharps or any other rifle since middle of November last. Need the work now that things are opening up.