I like the .44 Spl. and magnum cartridges. My pet load for the Spl. is 7.5 gr. of Unique and the Lyman #429241 bullet, Elmer's baby.
very accurate in an S&W 624. I have several variations of the Ruger Super Blackhawk including one with a 4 5/8" barrel and the grip is from a standard Blackhawk rather than the longer Super "B" grip handle. fairly nice to carry but loud as hell and kicks like a mule with that smaller grip. I'm thining of chasing down a Bisley grip fpr the gun. I have a 7.5" Bisley in .44 mag. and it's a lot more comfortable to shoot. I also have a Ruger Bisley with 5.5" barrel in Colt .45 that I use John Linebaugh type loads in it and they're fairly comfortable as well. I'm talking 255 gr. SWC bullets at close to 1300 FPS and they do smack with authority. I have run 300 gr. bullets at 1200 FPS from that gun but I'd have to have a taller front sight installed if I were to make a habit of using those bullets. Think about that though. A 300 gr. bullet at 1200 FPS is pushing might cclose to the old 45-60 black powder round. According to Linebaugh's data, I probably could pick up another 100 FPS without too much strain. That should put the quietus to any hog I decide to ventilate.
Paul B.