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So I have one of those 5-shot GP100's in 44 special... very nice gun / 5 inch barrel (love it).
Changed the grips, tried a couple Altamont offerings, changed some springs... it's just the way I like it now.
Strength? Can it take hot 44 special loads? So far its only eaten cowboy fodder. I would assume so because it's Ruger and you hear about "Ruger only" loads.
Also, and this is probably the stupidest question, have you seen 44 magnum loads with a full wadcutter before? Like the flat bullet is barely above the case 1mm. I am sure these would fit in the cylinder, and assuming they are loaded no hotter than hot 44 special? Would they be more accurate because there is less gap to jump?
https://www.underwoodammo.com/produ...in-hard-cast-wadcutter?variant=18786989965369
This is the load in question. I was just thinking even though this revolver is 44 special only it seems like there is substantial space there for a longer bullet or case (not both). There is no way its gonna chamber normal 44 mag... but I bet it will these shorties.
I am probably going to buy this same load in 44 special because I am mostly a chicken. This thread is just about my curiosity. Dont worry about me blowing myself up-
Changed the grips, tried a couple Altamont offerings, changed some springs... it's just the way I like it now.
Strength? Can it take hot 44 special loads? So far its only eaten cowboy fodder. I would assume so because it's Ruger and you hear about "Ruger only" loads.
Also, and this is probably the stupidest question, have you seen 44 magnum loads with a full wadcutter before? Like the flat bullet is barely above the case 1mm. I am sure these would fit in the cylinder, and assuming they are loaded no hotter than hot 44 special? Would they be more accurate because there is less gap to jump?
https://www.underwoodammo.com/produ...in-hard-cast-wadcutter?variant=18786989965369
This is the load in question. I was just thinking even though this revolver is 44 special only it seems like there is substantial space there for a longer bullet or case (not both). There is no way its gonna chamber normal 44 mag... but I bet it will these shorties.
I am probably going to buy this same load in 44 special because I am mostly a chicken. This thread is just about my curiosity. Dont worry about me blowing myself up-