After many years was able to buy my first .454 today (Never found the right used one when I had the money). A 7 1/2 inch Freedom Arms field grade with wood grips. Was planning on using one of my Contenders this year to hunt but will now have to rethink this. I had a great year for drawing tags and have two elk, three antelope and one deer tag to fill. Also black bear if I buy a fall tag over the counter. Any reccomended loads out there for this gun I would be glad to listen.