James,

I only use 250 grain hard cast KT style bullets in my 44 magnum revolvers... I just don't like the extra recoil and the extra abuse heavy bullets provide..

My most used mould is a RCBS 44-250 KT mould, and i like the hardness of the lead so that my thumb nail will just barely scratch it... I lube with ALOX and generally size to .430"..

DM