I have two loads for my .44. One is a full throttle hunting load and the other is a light paper punching load.

This time of year I'd "target" the light paper punching load and get used to the handgun before working up to full throttle loads.

Mine is a 245 grain cast bullet and enough shotgun powder to give a load that has about 700 fps for velocity. It's an accurate load that shoots around 1.5 inches at 25 yards and has recoil less than a .44 Special.

Using light recoil loads is a good way to get used to the gun and develop the proper trigger squeeze.... and also what constitutes a good sight picture and follow thru.
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