Development of PP loads for the .44-77.

[Distant Thunder]

Robert,

I would also say that the original Metford design had a nose length that was about 35% of the OAL. Today's money bullet is a higher %.

I have been impressed with the original Sharps design which as I understand the old Ideal Postell was paterned after. The Lyman Postell moved toward the Creedmoor design. The original nose is a very good design and is somewhat similar to today's elliptical design but in a simpler form, using 3 radii instead of an ellipse.

In the end Creedmoor is more of a shooter's sport than a bullet race and that is a big part of the appeal.

We know that the ODG tended to shoot bullets that we consider too long for their ROT by today's standards. Even then they did some fine shooting. I just feel my chances are better if I use the best bullet I can find and I need all the help I can get. So since 2009 I have been using one form or another of elliptical. I just don't push the length limits of my twist and that more than anything has helped me come out on top once in awhile. That and paper patch bullets of course!