Worked up loads for a newly acquired Bulldog 44 and my 3” Ruger GP100 using Unique and 240gr LSWC Keith boolits.(Fed LP and Starline brass)
6.0gr Unique
6.5gr Unique
7.5gr Unique (Skeeter load)
The 6.0gr load was firm, but mild in the Bulldog and easy on the Ruger.
The 6.5gr load was stout, but still controllable in the Bulldog and fine in the Ruger.
I didn’t try the 7.5gr load in the Bulldog. I’m sure it would be stout and the Bulldog can take it, but no reason to stress the firearm.
In the Ruger, the Skeeter load was a joy to shoot. It was the most accurate out of the bunch. Recoil was noticeable, but not severe. The Ruger is built like a little tank and had no issues with this load.
The 6.5gr load will be my carry load for the Bulldog and the 7.5gr is my carry/all purpose load for the GP100.
Every range session with the 44 Special makes me love this cartridge more and more.
All the best!