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Lost Sheep · August 28, 2010, 07:37 PM

The GP100 is a fine revolver and a very strong piece of equipment. I have several Rugers; in fact, almost all my revolvers are Rugers now. What barrel length did you get? I already introduced my prejudice toward longer barrels, but do have (and like) barrels as short as 2.5".

I have another plug for reloading. Buying in small quantities (like 1 lb of powder, 250, 500 or 1000 bullets and 100 to 1000 primers at a time) powder, bullets and primers add up to about $8 for a box of 50. Loaded to 38 special power levels, my .357 magnum brass lasts practically forever. The cost of purchasing the reloading setup can easily be recouped in a thousand (20 boxes) of over-the-counter ammo. That's probably 'way less than a year's shooting for the two of you.

Good luck, good shooting.

Lost Sheep

August 28, 2010, 07:37 PM	#20
Lost Sheep Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 3,341	Congratulations The GP100 is a fine revolver and a very strong piece of equipment. I have several Rugers; in fact, almost all my revolvers are Rugers now. What barrel length did you get? I already introduced my prejudice toward longer barrels, but do have (and like) barrels as short as 2.5". I have another plug for reloading. Buying in small quantities (like 1 lb of powder, 250, 500 or 1000 bullets and 100 to 1000 primers at a time) powder, bullets and primers add up to about $8 for a box of 50. Loaded to 38 special power levels, my .357 magnum brass lasts practically forever. The cost of purchasing the reloading setup can easily be recouped in a thousand (20 boxes) of over-the-counter ammo. That's probably 'way less than a year's shooting for the two of you. Good luck, good shooting. Lost Sheep