The Single Six is a good idea. No doubt. But there is a lot to be said about shooting the pistol you will be hunting with. The single six will be close.

I only recommended the 357 because you can buy a lot of 38 Specials for practice in a 357 Magnum. And you can buy a lot of 38 Specials cheap. Or at least considerably cheaper than 41 mag ammo.

As far as recoil is concerned. The 41 will recoil more than the 357(as I am sure you know). If you are only considering the 41 over the 44 because of recoil you will be disappointed. There is not much felt recoil difference between the 41 and the 44 in the same revolver. There is a little difference, but it is very little. Especially in the heavier hunting loads.

I realize you said you wanted a 41 and not 44. But if the reason is due to recoil then I would reconsider. Check your pricing, but I believe you can find 44 ammo cheaper than 41 ammo. Tom.