I have an antique, S&W, NM#3, top break, in .44 Russian that I'd like to shoot a mild load in using a 200gn lead bullet swaged to .429, using W 231. I don't want anything remotely hot.
Does anyone have a pet load? I have the Lyman 49th and can load to their minimum but I hope there might be something better as Lyman does not recommend this load for any top break revolver. I'm not adverse to Trailboss, Pyrodex, etc., or black powder but I DO prefer smokeless. Thanks in advance for your input.