Made up some home brew ammo for the 1877, the 38 Colt originally was a .375 diameter heeled bullet but I've seen some folks on the internet getting results with soft 148 grain HBWC bullets bumped up. 2.8 grains of Bullseye with a CCI SP in a shortened 38 special case, the bullet protruding slightly. I may try a regular case as the 38 special fits close and may work with the HBWC seated flush with the case mouth. Results were less than stellar, the gun functioned well in both DA and SA but groups while well centered were a foot in diameter at 20 yards.
You can see the difference in bore diameter where the bullet fits down the barrel easily in the picture. I'll keep working on this.
Turns out the 38 special case really doesn't fit at all in most of the cylinders.
You can see the difference in bore diameter where the bullet fits down the barrel easily in the picture. I'll keep working on this.
Turns out the 38 special case really doesn't fit at all in most of the cylinders.
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