J Cosmo Asp here. I have been hunting with handguns since 1976 or so. Began with an old model SN47 Super Blackhawk and new model Blackhawk in .45 LC to the .357 Herrett when it first came out. Upgraded to the 14" barrel with Pachmayr furniture and a 4X Leupold as soon as I could after they were available. Been Carrying a .454 Casull Ruger Alaskan on elk hunts of late, but only if a followup shot in a spruce thicket is in order. Can't say I like shooting the Alaskan from the bench, but have found that bullets under 260 grains do not back out of the cases and tie up the revolver when fully loading the cylinder. I have some straight lino to try some hard cast/heavy-crimped heavier weight bullets in the future. I have collected two Oregon blacktails and two Wyoming antelope over the years with the Herrett, which is still my favorite, and one muley with the Super Blackhawk. Bought 1K of same lot DWM 30-30 brass in the 70s, so I still have plenty to work with.
I look forward to learning from everyone here.

Asp