GP 100 or Super Redhawk?

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Hey guys, I had to get rid of my GP because a couple things came up, and that was the most recent purchase, so it had to go. I kind of want a revolver again, and after handling a SR at the gun store, I cant get that out of my head. I handload, and Ive heard good things about the 44 mag for handloading. Uses include deer hunting, plates, target shooting, etc. I could load down either for targets. What would you guys do?
 
Since deer hunting is in the picture, I'd go with the SRH. I know that many people are successful with the .357 for deer, but I'd prefer to have the extra thump of the .44 myself. Like you said, you could always load it down.
 
If you're looking at .44Mag to use for hunting then the SR is likely one of the nicest options. The big and fairly heavy mass will soak up much more of the recoil than some others. And if you want to install a handgun scope or red dot sight it's got the mount points and I believe it normally comes with the rings to use at those mount points.
 
I've always like the look of the Redhawk over the Super, but I haven't shot either of them. I'm not sure of the 5 1/2 inch Redhawk, but I think the 7 inch has mounts for scopes too.

But you're the lucky one that gets to decide.
 
Some 7 1/2 " Redhawks have ring mounts, not all.
5 1/2" Redhawk do not have ring mounts. (my favorite) Only thing better is 2 of them.

If I got a Super Redhawk, and I have fired 1. I would only get 44 Mag. (Or 45 Colt if they made it) I would get this one if I was going to mount a scope.

I'm not a huge fan of the GP100. It's ok I guess, but I'm still holding a grudge over discontinuing the Security/Police/Speed Six series. To my thinking a far superior revolver. Makes me so mad I could spit.

It's why I like the Redhawk. Big Security Six.:D
 
+1 on the Redhawk, and I have to agree with JellyJar on the .45 Colt. It's a multi-tasker cartridge for me with the subsonic cowboy loads for plinking, fairly hot defense loads (Corbon, Speer, etc) and the ultra hot hunting loads from Buffalo Bore.

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If you want the bigger bullet of the .45Colt cartridge just get a Super Redhawk in .454Casull. Then you can run anything from mild to wild .45Colt loads or even bump up to some longer Casull loads if you want to run with something a little more special.

Of course as with any of the bigger bore gun options you really get the most out of them if you get into reloading your own cartridges. The ability to tailor the bullet type and weight and reload to the power you desire makes such guns incredably flexible. This applies in spades to both the .44Mag as well as .45Colt and .454Casull options.
 
Don't forget about the .41 magnum either, however it is only available in a single action from Ruger. Since you handload ammo won't be such a big deal.
 
I would probably go with the Super Redhawk (SRH) in 44 mag and the shortest barrel version (7.5" I believe). I have a 9.5" and it is quite a hawg to carry around in the woods unless it is your dedicated "deer gun" which it is for me. My other favorite is the S&W M57 (41 mag). I generally prefer Smith DA revolvers over Rugers. But that is me. My barrel length preference is generally 5.5-6.5" for hunting. But both my M57 and SRH have longer barrels.

I would pass on the GP-100 for deer hunting as I think the 357 mag is marginal on deer. Some use it. I think you will be more confident with the 44 mag.
 
Since it's for hunting primarily, I'd also choose either the Redhawk or Super Redhawk. I don't like Ruger single actions unless they have either the Bisley grip frame or are in .22LR - they bang the hell out of the second knuckle on my middle finger during recoil. So I'd stick to DA's if it were me (but it isn't...).

I love the GP-100 and the .357 cartridge, but I admit that the .44 has an edge on it for this purpose.
 
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