I have and shoot both, both with scopes, the 44 mag-Ruger Redhawk-460 S&W with a 83/8bbl.The 460 is not hard to shoot Hunting I use a Barnes 275gr.Barnes also makes it in a 200gr. I also shoot a 240gr.jhp none of the above is hard to shoot. It does kick more than the 44 but is very manageable.