The whole let the magnum raise up and recoil naturally (roll with it) technique is absolutely true and why, for shooting stout loads (very few listed above) in .44 magnum, I much prefer a Ruger Single action. Of the three .44 mags I've owned, shot, handloaded for & hunted with (Ruger Super Blackhawk 7.5", Ruger Bisley Vaquero 4 5/8" & S&W 629 4") the smaller Ruger with those hand filling, smooth and hard, easy to rotate grips, handled the considerable recoil of a 300 gr. Nosler HP over 21.6 gr. of 296 or 19 gr. of 2400 by far the most comfortably.

My needs have changed, I understand my practical applications better, sold my Rugers and now fully embrace the ability to shoot .44 spl & mag (medium pressure 240 gr loads) both single and double action in a durable, all-day portable and classy package. CB