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The Ruger Redhawk is one of the stronger .44 Magnum double action designs.
I like the S&W 629 better, but it has been proven to be weaker.
.44 Magnum is okay, but the more powerful .454 Casull will penetrate deeper and also allow you to practice with less expensive .45 Colt rounds. You can also stoke the .45 Colt round itself much hotter than the factory loads (and the .44 Magnum), they are intentionally kept at low pressure due to the number of old weaker revolver actions like the Peacemaker.
The next steps up the pain scale are the .460 and .500 S&Ws, but they are damn near crew served. Of course, I suspect that if you heard a big grizz coming for you, the weight and recoil might seem insignificant.
The best caliber is the one you have on you when you need it. Shoulder and chest rigs allow for ambidextrous draw, which could come in handy if something big and hairy has your other arm occupied.
Best of luck.
TR
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