For several years I packed a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 mag with a 4 5/8" barrel and ran 300gr Alaskan Backpackers through it but it got to be to heavy so I sold it. When I'm hunting with a rifle I never carry a pistol but do when bow hunting.

I'm sort of in the same boat as you and am seriously considering a 10mm. The big wheelguns are cool and all but their weight is a huge downer IMO.

That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink.

Steelhead