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The debate over accuracy of conicals vs rb's must include range as a variable. Rb's have a poor ballistic coefficient compared with conicals and so do poorly at longer ranges where aerodynamic and ballistic characteristics (sometimes called 'stability') are more important. At short range the rb is usually a better projectile as it takes the spin from rifling faster and expands better on impact.
A .44 cal bp revolver loaded with a full charge of 777 under a conical, or any other combination of powder and projectile for that matter, is no match for Alaskan big game. It would take an incredibly lucky close range shot to save your butt. It would perhaps be effective on smaller animals, but in those cases the threat usually comes from packs rather than individual critters, so you'd need all 6 chambers.
If you must carry a bp revolver, get a Walker and give yourself the most firepower you can get. Otherwise, carry a Ruger Alaskan in .454 Casull.
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