Originally Posted by
entropy
Had the opportunity to shoot a bit today. I put the previously loaded 250gr cast HP through some water jugs...yea I know... The 7.5gr Unique load opened up about the size of a quarter. Measure and weigh it once I get home. Had fun shooting a 2/3 IPSC steel plate at 100yds using 245/255 LSWC and 7.5gr Unique. Not as much drop as I thought. Basically hold center of the plate and....DONG! Steel is fun. This was all out of the 3” GP100.
A bit OT for the reloading forum, but exceptionally pleased with the Ruger thus far. Bought it as a woods gun, and its exceeded that. Carried it for two days while cutting wood on the back 40 and never noticed it, even wearing protective chaps. It has been my constant carry up north for almost a year now. Dinging that plate at 100yds boosted my confidence in that load a bunch. Would be nice to find a nice carry load. Using a DeSantis Thumbreak Scabbard. It’s what I had on hand and didnt expect a whole lot. It’s surprised me too. I dont think I could ask for a better holster for keeping the gun available but clear of the saw gear.