ruger gp 100

[mudmixers9]

does anybody hunt with a ruger gp 100 357 mag. if so what are you hunting and what ammo you use.

 

[hunter5567]

I use Hornady 158gr XTP or 180gr XTP bullets. I also use Remington 158gr JSP bullets. For factory loads you might want to get softpoint ammo for more penetration.

 

[Don Howard]

When you say factory loads I assume the hornady xtp must not be available as a round to buy? is it a handload/reload?

 

[03protege]

That is correct it is just a bullet. Now you could probably find some 357 factory ammo that utilizes the xtp bullet but it will be pricey.

 

[drumz2129]

Though I have not brought it hunting as my main firearm, I always carry my 6" GP100 when in the woods, hunting or not. When I first bought it and before I could get dies for .357mag, I used 158grn Speer gold dot factory loads. Now I load either 158grn XTP or 158grn Winchester JSP. Like hunter mentioned, the JSP will penetrate better, especially on thicker skinned game. The XTPs work great on coyotes and bobcats since they open up fairly quickly.

 

[drumz2129]

That is correct it is just a bullet. Now you could probably find some 357 factory ammo that utilizes the xtp bullet but it will be pricey.

Hornady has 3 weights in XTP factory loads avaliable (125grn, 140grn, and 158grn) http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Bro...7502&categorystring=653***691***&brandId=1165
$21.49-23.49 per box of 25

Fiocchi also offers factory loads using the 158grn XTP at a better price. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=177876
$32.99 for a box of 50

 

[mudmixers9]

is your gp 100 scoped ? im just wondering if it was how does it perform because i jus ordered the no drill and tap mount from weigand combat