You described everything accurately, to the best of my knowledge, Wayne. Traveling across the state on business about 30 years ago, always back roads and not on the interstate, to enhance my life and decrease my stress, I happened upon a “Mom & Pop’s Guns” going outta’ business Sale. Was happily able to purchase 2 of those Ruger .44 Deerslayers & 1 Ruana skinner. Another time I’ve been glad that I’ve been fortunate enough to carry my “mad money” for just such an “emergency”
These carbines, the Marlin lever action, Ruger 6 gun and S&W #629 have all happily shot only my hand loads. Same loads, always, without failure or difficulty; whether 240 or 300gr. It’s always been my plan and part of the beauty of this caliber, to hit the woods, trail, camp, and just grab the rifle and handgun that does it all with one load.
No worries.
Still does.