For practice I load Hornady 240 gr XTP and when I hunt out in Rocky Mtn grizzly areas, I carry my .44 Mag at my side with 300 gr hardcast 44/300gr. WFNGC (Cast Performance), which must now be owned/produced by Grizzly Cartridge Co.
Both I load with H110 according to Hornady and Nosler reloading manual specs for each bullet weight/type. Hardcast bullets for a tough hide/thick boned animal like big bear, is supposed to hold together than jacketed HP bullets.
I use a Ruger Redhawk with factory Hogue grips to carry these heavy loads in. It's a very strong frame/action pistol that take the heavier loads without problem. The molded rubber grips help keep the pistol under control, as well, unlike some western style smooth handle grips I've owned/shot in .44 mag.
Last edited by MinnFinn; 11-18-2011 at 05:38 PM.