Ruger GP 100 .357 Magnum vs Car door

Ruger GP 100 .357 Magnum vs Car door
http://www.stoppingpower.info

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• stoppingpower.info
• ruger
• .357
• magnum
• car
• door

[rNdDynamikkDuo]

So, u guys think the .357 Mag is enough gun for deer? I was recently given my 1st .357 (happens 2 b a Ruger GP100 w/ 6" barrel...) and kinda want 2 hunt w/ it. What loads (if any) are good 4 deer?

[StoppingPowerInfo]

Well, you need to check with your state game and fish office. Here in New Mexico, I believe it's stated as the round needs to have 1000 Ft lbs (foot pounds) of force at 100 yards.

[88joemomma]

@rNdDynamikkDuo It depends on state regs, but as far as ballistics go it does have enough energy to kill a deer, altho your range will be limited to 50 to 75 yds. I would suggest buffalo bore ammo, they have a hard nosed hunting round for the .357 mag that is 200 gr and goes over 1400 fps, getting almost 900 ft lbs of energy. plenty enough if you're a good shot. thats the main key tho. be accurate.

[StoppingPowerInfo]

@88joemomma Down in New Mexico, it's just caliber (size) that's used...which is crazy. If I recall correctly, you need 1,000 ft-lbs at 100 yds up in Colorado...

[yashiedupe]

nice one!

[StoppingPowerInfo]

:-)

[littledude2292]

jesus christ. 380 is a shortened 9mm.. also called the 9mm kurtz. 38 special and 357 use the same bullet but differernt case lengths, where 380 and 9mm use the same bullet but different case lengths. You cant shoot 380 out of a 9mm, but you can shoot 38 special out of the 357. Dont question me I am right. I am not some idiot gamer, i reload all my own ammo and i know case lengths bullet lengths etc.

[iberollin]

Looks like a keyhole. TO DOOM! LOL

[Stanwreck]

Looking at one of these for my first firearm. Revolvers are too awesome. Reliable, solid and (hopefully?) accurate. It's usually possible to get one of these for $500-$600, isn't it?

[KID0437]

u should show a picture of the gun then shot it

[MrBurrell2011]

@StoppingPowerInfo lol you guys are lucky, your talking like its bad when your range is limited to 50yards, your LUCKY if you get that here in Ohio, all we can hunt with is deer slugs, .357 or larger pistol, or a bow. Nobody gets a killl over maybe 70 yards, and most are within 20 yards if that.

[ugotitpunk]

Try a 6 and half bbl. Ruger Blackhawk and stuff it full of Buffalo Bore 180gr. LFN Gas-Checked...should puch through any deer's shoulder and out the other side, as long as the range is kept within reason...which means close w/ a .357. Wanna shoot hollowpoints? Stick to the smallest deer. Nuff said

[rNdDynamikkDuo]

@vincereviews Thanks, but since that comment was posted (three years ago?!?!) I've done a Lot of shoooting and reloading of the .357 Mag. Hollowpoints are ok if range is short, but all handguns lack severely in penetration, so a big (170-200g) solid placed high in the shoulder is a much better idea for deer. Hollowpoints are fine for self-defense or very short range, but beyond 25 yards, heavy solids win every time, imho.

[vincereviews]

@rNdDynamikkDuo deer would probably work best with hollow points...as it cases more damage...

[gutts077]

Could've put some more rounds through it ya' cheap bastard! Mind you, if they were factory loads, I understand completely.

[gutts077]

Could've put some more rounds through it ya' cheap bastard! Actually, if they were factory .357 loads, I understand completely.

[rNdDynamikkDuo]

@88joemomma. The .357 Mag (or .38 Special, for that matter) is legal for deer hunting here in PA. Thanks for the info, sounds like a good round to check out.

[gregdepot]

@littledude2292

your talking in auto loaders?

a 9mm revolver can shoot 380 and a 9x23 revolver can shoot all three