.357 Magnum ammo for tuned trigger (Ruger GP-100)

December 12 2020 | Knighthawk

[Disambiguator]

I don’t know about Europe, but here in the US reloading components are hard to come by right now, especially primers and powders. I hope you have success in your endeavors. Handloading is a great way to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of shooting, and saves money in the long run.

As far as equipment goes, some of the big names here are RCBS, Hornady, Lee Precision, and Dillon Precision. I have no knowledge of the reloading scene in Europe, so I don’t know what is available there.

[Eagles6]

Cool.

If you don't have reloading gear a Lee loader only costs about $40 and is a good way to go.

[Georgia Girl 2]

Have a new factory trigger installed. Problem solved.

[baclava]

If you dont know what you’re doing, take it to a competent gunsmith and have him replace the springs.

Or just watch a Youtube like all the bubbas do, lol

[Delta 21]

A hair trigger on a .357Mag? No thanks! Good basic advice on this thread. Restore the gun to specs is the 1st order of business. Ive reloaded for over 25 years and look at anyone suspect who trusts the tiny explosives that I manufacture.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I have a few surplus hand grenades with touchy, rusty spoons and one with a small but definite dent in the side, if you are interested?

[Cold Heart]

Indeed most factory springs are over strong. When I did mounted shooting I bought spring kits for both my Ruger single action .45’s. I forgot how many springs came in the kit but I did not use the lightest. Never had a misfire over thousands of rounds. When I sold the pair, they were extremely smooth and reliable.

I did not lose them in a boating accident and my brother in law always reminds me he is pissed I didn’t sell them to him. Every time the subject comes up.

The Ruger Match Champion 4.25” bbl. in .357, based on the GP-100 is as smooth as a well used revolver and doesn’t need any tuning.