I got my 77/44 at the end of the season this year. Shot one small buck with it with 240gr gold dots. Ive loaded cast and jacketed bullets and it shoots them all equally well. I need to order the volquartson sear and spring for it. Perfect for where I hunt as getting a shot past 100yds is rare. Hold one and you will like it. Just bought 2boxes of 270gr deep curls that I wanna load up and try.