Franken-Ruger

[ErnieBishop]

I had a lot of success hunting this past week using my GP-100 357 Magnum Franken-Ruger.
This revolver is stupid accurate. Used Hornady Factory ammo/158 grain XTP Hollowpoint. MV was 1471 fps.
Even set up Thursday night to look for elk, but they didn't show.
Had a great time!


189 yards sitting position with Bog-Gear


40-50 yards standing with the buck facing me.


85 yards quartering shot, standing using Bog-Gear as a monopod...hurried shot


99 yards double kneeling using Bog-Gear

[sixshot]

Last night I read this post from page 1 all the way through to Ernie's write up today, wow, that took some patience! I don't know how some of you stayed with it but a very interesting journey to say the least & it's very obvious that the gunsmith involved has done his homework & has made an outstanding sixgun that does as advertised. Very puzzling to see all the off topic remarks & negative comments made that had nothing to do with the project at hand.
Sure wish I still had a 357 Maximum as I think that would be a dandy platform for a build. Congratulations on thinking outside the box on this new up grade in revolver accuracy for those of us who love hunting with sixguns! Gotta figure out a way to tell a wet doe from a dry doe in the next few days without taking a milk bucket with me......

Dick

[ErnieBishop]

Dick,
Your eyes must have been tired after reading all of that.
But you must admit, that some of it was quite entertaining, among other things.
My next distance grouping goal is 750 yards, then hopefully 1K.
Goal is NOT to hit the target, but shoot a group.
It will be interesting to see where failure will come in.

[BCgunworks]

Last night I read this post from page 1 all the way through to Ernie's write up today, wow, that took some patience! I don't know how some of you stayed with it but a very interesting journey to say the least & it's very obvious that the gunsmith involved has done his homework & has made an outstanding sixgun that does as advertised. Very puzzling to see all the off topic remarks & negative comments made that had nothing to do with the project at hand.
Sure wish I still had a 357 Maximum as I think that would be a dandy platform for a build. Congratulations on thinking outside the box on this new up grade in revolver accuracy for those of us who love hunting with sixguns! Gotta figure out a way to tell a wet doe from a dry doe in the next few days without taking a milk bucket with me......

Dick

Your read all that poop. I feel sorry for you.

Some here have um let's say. Issues

[JavelinaBlanco]

I had a lot of success hunting this past week using my GP-100 357 Magnum Franken-Ruger.
This revolver is stupid accurate. Used Hornady Factory ammo/158 grain XTP Hollowpoint. MV was 1471 fps.
Even set up Thursday night to look for elk, but they didn't show.
Had a great time!


189 yards sitting position with Bog-Gear


40-50 yards standing with the buck facing me.


85 yards quartering shot, standing using Bog-Gear as a monopod...hurried shot


99 yards double kneeling using Bog-Gear

Nice shots sir!

[ErnieBishop]

Nice shots sir!

Thank you JB.
It was a lot of fun, plus I have a lot of venison to boot.

[BCgunworks]

Wrapping up a short one.

[BCgunworks]

Sometimes coming up short is good!

[BCgunworks]

the 10" version weighs 6-8oz more than a factory 6" gp100.


this one is a 6.5" and I did not weigh it but I would estimate it weighs close to the same as a factory GP.


shot free recoil or very close to it.


158 XTP max load


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsJ0F0g9ugs

[bluelund79]

I've followed this off and on since the beginning. I'm still green with envy. Those are some excellent looking and performing revolvers, and the results speak for themselves. Thank you for the continuance in sharing.

[BCgunworks]

I've followed this off and on since the beginning. I'm still green with envy. Those are some excellent looking and performing revolvers, and the results speak for themselves. Thank you for the continuance in sharing.

Thanks!

[44man]

I love the rest but deer always come behind me! Any suggestions? Good shooting and good meat.

[ErnieBishop]

What kind of blind do you use for hunting?

[44man]

What kind of blind do you use for hunting?

Mostly ladder stands or a ground seat to use knees, but deer are stupid and never in front, some are moving or running full bore so an opening in front has to be found in the thick. Most shots are off hand.

[BCgunworks]

If their behind you and running how in the heck do you check and see if they are a wet or dry doe....

[ErnieBishop]

When I am in a blind I will have the bog-gear set up for One Direction and then I will have a more compact not as steady rest set up for the other side or quick shots

[GSaltzman]

I found myself eye balling a GP 100 yesterday. This thing will get me yet! Good shooting Ernie!

[ErnieBishop]

Thanks GS!
It was a lot of fun hunting with a FR this year!

[ErnieBishop]

Mostly ladder stands or a ground seat to use knees, but deer are stupid and never in front, some are moving or running full bore so an opening in front has to be found in the thick. Most shots are off hand.

I don't shoot at running big game.
Moving??? Maybe, if it is consistent and slow enough.
I want to ensure I make good shot.

I don't have that skill set, others do.

[44man]

If their behind you and running how in the heck do you check and see if they are a wet or dry doe....

Never worry, never seen a doe without milk. Depends on age of little ones. Most are old enough here when season opens. Spots and I leave her alone. Even with fawns almost as large as the doe, she will still have milk. I don't know how to tell unless you grab her and milk her.