Hey cayugad, Good to talk with you again. I don't know if you get the APP local or if you order, but I haven't seen it here. I'll boogie on down to BassPro today and check them out.
My manual (the "leaflet" that came with the revolver) claims 30 gr as the max load. I reckon I'll try 20 first and see what we've got.
Arther, Thanks for the words of wisdom. I didn't know there actually was an 1851 made in .44, that's good to know. I'd rather have something beginning with a "4" in my hand than a "3" anyday.

I found this page yesterday and found it very helpful.....
http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/shenandoah/Choy.html