I shoot 1,100 fps loads in my S&W 329PD using 8.2 grains of Universal under a 240 grain hard lead SWC with a gas check. I started at 7.5 grains of Universal and worked up from there. It is a comfortable load to shoot in the lightweight 329PD and using .44 MAG cases instead of .44 Special cases eliminates the carbon buildup in front of the case.