Continuing with my new Shiloh 77

[Eric Johanen]

Quick report. I have not had much shooting with this rifle as my health has suffered a set back since it came early in the summer. The rifle is beautiful and fit and finish is first rate! Can not post pictures as the last up-date of my computer lost my connection to my e-mail function. Have not got that straightened out as of yet. I had Manson cut a 45-70 match chamber reamer to Brent's drawing and It came spot on. Starline brass annealed and full length sized with my older RCBS die to minimum .443 BACO bullet patched to .450-.4505 an the bullet fit is perfect in the barrel. Slight resistance when chambering and extracts the cartridge with no movement of the bullet. Fire form load used 75 grains of OE 1.5 with 2 .030 vegi fiber wads ( I could not get a .060 .460 poly started into the case.) Shot very well at 200 yards. Brass after firing 2.100. Base is.520 and at the mouth is .474-,4745. A .450-.4505 bullet is a perfect case fit. I was looking for a case that would not need to be resized and accept a patched bullet snugly. Careful insertion worked great and bullet will turn but not move when turned upside down and bumped. I expect to get 78-80 grains of powder depending on density. Hope I am able to get range time in the fall and work this rifle and chambering out. I am very pleased with this rifle and chambering!