My standard load for 29s of all stripes over the past 30 years has been a 255 Keith and 18 grains of 2400 for a load that is controllable and reasonable for me to shoot.

It's powerful, very accurate, and has met all the challenges I have given it. does right at 1100 fps in my 5" 629.

10-4 on that load, its a dam good one, the majority of my 44's like it but a few of them like a little more powder (19gr) its pretty hard to beat 2400 and a 250 Keith

Try this one. Over the years, I have seen more guys using 18-19 grs of 2400 than anything else. It is not as hot as you can load the 44, but it is nothing to sneeze at. If I want a slightly heavier load, I use basically the same charge and substitute the H&G #326 bullet (275 grs). Either of these loads will probably shoot right through two whitetails, if you can get them lined up for the shot.