Onty -
Best I can do is 11.0 grs of Blue Dot behind a 240 gr lead SWC. This is my favorite load for my Taurus 2 inch snubbie. It does an accurate 1000 fps from the short bbl, and might approach 1150 from the 5.5 incher. This load is +P max in my 44 special, though I expect that your friend could work up from here and make 1200 fps with no problem in a strong 44 cylinder.
Best I can do is 11.0 grs of Blue Dot behind a 240 gr lead SWC. This is my favorite load for my Taurus 2 inch snubbie. It does an accurate 1000 fps from the short bbl, and might approach 1150 from the 5.5 incher. This load is +P max in my 44 special, though I expect that your friend could work up from here and make 1200 fps with no problem in a strong 44 cylinder.