patriot1776
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I am looking for an all purpose revolver, with a 4-6" barrel. I am looking at the Ruger GP100 and Ruger Redhawk models. I am not interested in a S&W due to the integrated safety lock, and I would like to purchase a new gun, so a used S&W is out of the question. Plus the Ruger is cheaper and more durable.
The gun will be used for:
- Backpacking/hiking, sometimes in areas with dangerous predators
- Every day open carry
- Target shooting
- And just about any other normal activity one does with a revolver
I am torn between the two calibers. Economically speaking, I would prefer the .357. But as far as power and just about everything else, I would prefer the .44mag.
I have heard that reloading will save a lot of money, but will it save me enough to bring the cost of the .44mag within the range of the .357/38spl? If not, how much money can I save reloading the .357/38spl?
Remember, I'm comparing the cost of the reloads to the cheapest brass cased ammo on the market.
Thanks,
Mike
I am looking for an all purpose revolver, with a 4-6" barrel. I am looking at the Ruger GP100 and Ruger Redhawk models. I am not interested in a S&W due to the integrated safety lock, and I would like to purchase a new gun, so a used S&W is out of the question. Plus the Ruger is cheaper and more durable.
The gun will be used for:
- Backpacking/hiking, sometimes in areas with dangerous predators
- Every day open carry
- Target shooting
- And just about any other normal activity one does with a revolver
I am torn between the two calibers. Economically speaking, I would prefer the .357. But as far as power and just about everything else, I would prefer the .44mag.
I have heard that reloading will save a lot of money, but will it save me enough to bring the cost of the .44mag within the range of the .357/38spl? If not, how much money can I save reloading the .357/38spl?
Remember, I'm comparing the cost of the reloads to the cheapest brass cased ammo on the market.
Thanks,
Mike