500WE is giving you some good advice.
I live in Alaska & use a S&W mod. 29 in 44 mag as my hunting revolver for moose (80% carry an Encore in 450 Marlin) or black bear. I use 300 or 320gr hardcast bullets & don't feel undergunned at reasonable ranges (75 yds & under, 100 yds with a perfect shot).
That said, I'm in the market for a Ruger Super Redhawk in 480 Ruger, but ONLY because I've felt a tad undergunned looking at 10'+ coastal brown bear in a bad mood at under 20 yds at my black bear bait!
I Louisana I'd be more than happy with the .44 mag (or .41 mag) & they are much cheaper to attain & feed.