The .44 Magnum was designed to shoot 240 gr. loads. I don't think it shoots the "heavy stuff" all that well, especially out of the 4" - 4 5/8" barrels, just not enough length to completely burn all the powder. By heavy I mean the 300 grain bullets and above that have recently become popular, especially for bear. I think I'll try the 255 gr. semi-wadcutter hard cast load from Double Tap. I have been looking for a hard cast load in the 240 grain range and this is as close as I can find. I just don't want to beat my gun, or myself up shooting these new 300gr. and bigger rounds. I'm not looking for grizzly bear defense, just a good hard cast for deer. and "just to have". Any thoughts??