I tried the .44 cal 275 gr Gold Dots SP with Hornady green sabots. I could not get them to group beyond 50 yds. They were horrible at 100. I tried them with 3 different powder weights and couldn't get any consistancy. I picked up some .452 300 gr FP at Gander ($13) and Hornady black sabots. I was able to get 3 inches at 100 in my first session. I definately need to do better, but not a horrible 1st try with this bullet. A tougher sabot and tweaking the powder may tighten the groups. I prefer penetration over expansion, so I don't use HP's, especially at Savage velocities. Anyway, the Speer's seem to be a bargin at .25 each.