So I went ahead and did it. I got a scope mounted on the 357 Magnum that I inherited, dead set on getting a deer. I have posted one thread on here before, showing off my previous modifications to this, in the way of trigger shoes and t-grips.
But I always knew I wanted to hunt with this. But I'm not a lifelong hunter, and before my Dad died I never hunted. He didn't either. The gun was for home defense, and, thankfully, never got used.
So after I received a few guns as an inheritance I did some research, joined the NRA and bought a few books on handgun hunting. None of which really seemed to esteem the 357 like I though it should. This really pissed me off as I always thought the 357 was supposed to be almighty.
So I got little to me advice on what to get and what to do with a 357 that I wanted to hunt with. But I did find a new old stock scope mount made for this Ruger back in the 70s or 80s by KRIS MOUNTS, a long since defunct company.
And when I was dead set on getting the gun drilled, and tapped I heard the criticism of "Why", and that " Well I only use open sights" & that "You will ruin the guns value".
I didn't care. I did it because I wanted to...even though, admittedly, I don't know a dmn thing. I even got a Blackhawk brand holster for scoped handguns.
I do need to shorten the learning curve though. And I am asking what the best factory ammo reccomendation is for this 4" scoped Security Six as far as deer and bear.
I can't afford trial and error, and I did buy one of those cheap bullet shaped laser pointers that goes right into the revolver cylinder...hopefully to get a faster sighting in.
So, again, I need thoughts on ammo and expected performance out of this specific revolver and its 4" barrel length against deer and black bear.
I also attached photos of the new work done. So, again, I appreciate honest feedback and helpful suggestions for the rig I have set up.
Thanks
But I always knew I wanted to hunt with this. But I'm not a lifelong hunter, and before my Dad died I never hunted. He didn't either. The gun was for home defense, and, thankfully, never got used.
So after I received a few guns as an inheritance I did some research, joined the NRA and bought a few books on handgun hunting. None of which really seemed to esteem the 357 like I though it should. This really pissed me off as I always thought the 357 was supposed to be almighty.
So I got little to me advice on what to get and what to do with a 357 that I wanted to hunt with. But I did find a new old stock scope mount made for this Ruger back in the 70s or 80s by KRIS MOUNTS, a long since defunct company.
And when I was dead set on getting the gun drilled, and tapped I heard the criticism of "Why", and that " Well I only use open sights" & that "You will ruin the guns value".
I didn't care. I did it because I wanted to...even though, admittedly, I don't know a dmn thing. I even got a Blackhawk brand holster for scoped handguns.
I do need to shorten the learning curve though. And I am asking what the best factory ammo reccomendation is for this 4" scoped Security Six as far as deer and bear.
I can't afford trial and error, and I did buy one of those cheap bullet shaped laser pointers that goes right into the revolver cylinder...hopefully to get a faster sighting in.
So, again, I need thoughts on ammo and expected performance out of this specific revolver and its 4" barrel length against deer and black bear.
I also attached photos of the new work done. So, again, I appreciate honest feedback and helpful suggestions for the rig I have set up.
Thanks
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