couple of 454s t test fire today. Now I remember why

3M Nexcare absolute waterproof tape. Tear a few squares off (3 or 4) and put them where it hits, then wrap over those squares so you have about 5 or 6 layers. It keeps you from bleeding on your guns.

It just seems more violent than even a .475 LB. I remember seeing poor O'l James from Jersey taping up his bloody hands at the Y-O. First time I ever met him. It was cold and hard to grip his FA 83 .454. I'm certain he had some really bruiser loads too. I think he finished the hunt by borrowing a Bisley .41 GNR Hunter. May be the one I sold Andy, who had it rechambered, then I bought it back, and I still have it. He got his Barbary Ram though.

Your Magnum grip frame really helps those who get hammered in the knuckle. The Gunfighter helps me more with the flip I can't control. I get bit by the hammer. Both issues make you flinch in short order.