All great advice. I would add getting the book "The ABC's of Reloading". It, like many of the loading manuals, covers the basics and safe procedures of handloading.
Also, there are a few loading videos online at Brownell's website. They take you through brief, but informative steps in single stage loading. I'm sure that there other sites also, maybe the powder manufacturers have them too.
I would read about it as much as possible before starting to load. Start with low to medium charges and don't be afraid to ask questions. Search these posts and you will find answers to most of them. I too, like loading easier shooting 44 mag (and Special) rounds for my 629, as well as most other common calibers.
One thing that a lot of new people miss (at least I did) was the importance of OAL (overall length) of the load. There is some specific lengths listed in the books and it is the place to start. I was lucky and found some potential problems before touching them off. This, by checking and rechecking some questionable bullet/weight/OAL combinations.
Pay attention to this info and spend a little more time checking it against several books. It can get confusing, but it is not something to be omitted from your checklist. If not monitored, incorrect OAL can make for some ugly results due to low case volume/over pressure.
Good luck, be safe and have fun!
