G'Day Fella's,

Thank You Daryl, for your experience with these kinda things.
I only ever use reasonable loads (10.0 grains of ADI AP-70 ("Unique" equivalent), and 250 grain cast slugs, in it. Firm and comfortable to use but not brutal.
I'm a firm believer, that you can shoot something better, if it feels good in the hand.

I know what you mean about brutal M29's Daryl, a mate of mine "MT" used to have a 629, with a 3" lightweight barrel and a round butt (some Jobber, limited series).
I fired two 180grin factory loads thru it (Ouch! OUCH!), and gave it back to him.
OK, I'm a Big Girls Blouse!

LOL!
Homer