357 arrived yesterday
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Ammo Smith
- Mar 11, 2013
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You will like that I'm sure. Load up some light 38spl loads and breaker in right while getting use to it.
big rifle man
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Tecumseh, If you have any .357 cases on hand try loading them light with the bullet you wish to shoot. This will eliminate the ring that you have to get out of the cylinder after firing .38 rounds. A friend of mine who does a "lot" of target shooting brought this idea to me and it works great.
Guy Miner
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I always have liked those Ruger double-actions. Very nice.
DrMike
Ballistician
- Nov 8, 2006
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Very handsome, Tecumseh. I'm quite certain that will be a pleasure to shoot.
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Guy Miner
Master Loader
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Is this your first .357 mag?
Great cartridge. The .38's or downloaded .357's with mild lead-bullet loads are superbly accurate and a joy to shoot. Such a handgun is terrific for an afternoon of plinking at the range, or more serious practice. Also an outstanding tool to use when educating a new handgunner.
Pump up to full power .357's and you've got a game-taking handgun, or an outstanding self-defense weapon. The full power 125's in particular have quite a reputation as a fight stopper.
They do have a fair bit of muzzle blast & flash too... :mrgreen:
Great cartridge. The .38's or downloaded .357's with mild lead-bullet loads are superbly accurate and a joy to shoot. Such a handgun is terrific for an afternoon of plinking at the range, or more serious practice. Also an outstanding tool to use when educating a new handgunner.
Pump up to full power .357's and you've got a game-taking handgun, or an outstanding self-defense weapon. The full power 125's in particular have quite a reputation as a fight stopper.
They do have a fair bit of muzzle blast & flash too... :mrgreen:
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Very nice, congrats.
JD338
JD338
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- Oct 30, 2004
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Badass revolver. Will last you for the rest of your life with full power loads.
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Agree! The GP100 is a pretty robust revolver.
JD338
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I really like it. In fact I like all of Ruger's double action and single actions.
When I had my .357 the only thing I didn't like about it was the ear pierceing muzzle blast. This was before most of us used or even knew about ear protection.
Seem to have this ringing in my ears that won't go away.....
I wouldn't mind having one of those at all. Very, very tempting.
When I had my .357 the only thing I didn't like about it was the ear pierceing muzzle blast. This was before most of us used or even knew about ear protection.
Seem to have this ringing in my ears that won't go away.....
I wouldn't mind having one of those at all. Very, very tempting.
