Originally Posted by hookeye

I use WW296 and all my .44 mag loads (180-240 gr bullets) are run at max (with no bad pressure sign and long case life).

They are also all compressed loads.

I run Rem and Nosler JHP and Hornady XTP bullets. No problem.

You might be doing something wrong, or maybe it's just different and you're not used to that setup.
Never loaded your chosen bullet and don't know your reloading setup.......so I can't give an answer.

Just pointing out that compressed loads can be normal (and maybe preferred)