Well bit the bullet so to speak, bought a 3 inch GP 100 in 44 special.
First outing I had loaded 200 grain swc, 240 swc and some 300 grain Lee gc'd rf.
The 200's loaded with 7 and 8 grains of Unique.
The 240's had 6 and 7 grains of Unique.
The 300's had 5 grains Unique.
The 200's and 240's seem plenty hot for my taste. Those 300's seem a bit more tame but I do not really see the need for slinging 300 grains every shot.
What I seek is a tamer, easy on gun n shooter and accurate boolit loads. I do not desire to find the upper end with this lil rascal. Small game and targets of opportunity is my idea of usefulness for this little 44. Maybe larger 2 legged critters if the drastic need arises.
What say yee ... lite loads in the 3 inch 44?