Ruger 77/44 Load Data Help?

[Randy Tidwell]

I have a Ruger 77/44 that shoots 240 XTP great at 50 yards, looks like a shotgun at 100. It was suggested by a few to try the 300 gr XTP. Finally found some yesterday.
Looking at loading data on Wolfe's load Data, their high load is 21gr H110. The Hornady site gives max as 19.8 H110 (14" TC)

I plan to start around 18.5 working up to 20.5 (1/2 grain increments).

Those that have tried this bullet, where did you end up?

I carry this for hogs when I'm bow hunting, long shot would be 75 yards, we have a ton of hogs that need to be gone.

 

[.257rwr]

I tend to think its a scope or mount issue. I have 1 that shoots very well with w296 or h110 240gr xtp.

 

[JP_Gunner]

I tend to think its a scope or mount issue. I have 1 that shoots very well with w296 or h110 240gr xtp.

What charge?

 

[436]

I have a Ruger 77/44 that shoots 240 XTP great at 50 yards, looks like a shotgun at 100. It was suggested by a few to try the 300 gr XTP. Finally found some yesterday.
Looking at loading data on Wolfe's load Data, their high load is 21gr H110. The Hornady site gives max as 19.8 H110 (14" TC)

I plan to start around 18.5 working up to 20.5 (1/2 grain increments).

Those that have tried this bullet, where did you end up?

I carry this for hogs when I'm bow hunting, long shot would be 75 yards, we have a ton of hogs that need to be gone.

I've got two of the Rugers, one is 77/357 the other 77/44 both are very accurate, you might look at a change-up in bullets, the ones that work best in my 77/44 are the old Remington 240gr SP.... I think your powder is fine that's pretty much all I ever used in rifle loads. Cheers

 

[436]

I have a Ruger 77/44 that shoots 240 XTP great at 50 yards, looks like a shotgun at 100. It was suggested by a few to try the 300 gr XTP. Finally found some yesterday.
Looking at loading data on Wolfe's load Data, their high load is 21gr H110. The Hornady site gives max as 19.8 H110 (14" TC)

I plan to start around 18.5 working up to 20.5 (1/2 grain increments).

Those that have tried this bullet, where did you end up?

I carry this for hogs when I'm bow hunting, long shot would be 75 yards, we have a ton of hogs that need to be gone.

Here are a couple of loads you might try that worked great for me, the vel's were chronograph from my rifle. Good luck Cheers


.44 Mag Ruger 77/44

Case: WW
Primer: WLP
Powder: H110 (28.0gr)
Bullet: Sierra 180gr HP
Vels: 2125 fps

Case: Federal
Primer: WLP
Powder: H110 (27.0grs)
Bullet: 210 Sierra JHP
Vels: 2025 fps

Case: Rem
Primer: WLP
Powder: H110 (25.0grs)
Bullet: Remington 240gr JSP
Vels: 1875 fps

 

[Randy Tidwell]

Thanks 436, I will give them a try.