I've never loaded 44 mag, but used to load up some 45 Colt for deer hunting. 400 grain cast bullets with H110, or W296 (same powder). They shot really well out of a 5.5 inch Blackhawk.
It's almost directly between the P07 and P09, just slightly closer in demensions to the 07. In the past I've gone through full sized duty guns like a rockstar through groupies, but I've finally settled down. They truly knocked it out of the park.
I bought a pack with lots of pockets/zippers, and nice padded straps. It's a pretty durable bag but has one big flaw. The compartments encroach upon each other as they are filled. Get a bad that has a couple compartments that are separated internally, but don't forget about having some good...
Yeah http://www.woot.com
They don't have anything now, but they do on occasion. It's the only discount type site I've found that truly has discounted stuff. It's kind of a dump off for Amazon.
It's a good place to find good deals on pocket knives too.
I snagged a couple Lifestraws for $15...
It's sure tough to tell how it will go. Sounds that were "unusual" , poop that could be sasquatch or something else. Movement in the shadows, but nothing conclusive.