scope on gp 100?

[chamer]

I have not seen any gp 100's listed with a scope. How difficult is it to install a scope on a gp 100? does anyone hunt with a GP 100?

Thanks

CHamer

 

[Jimbo357mag]

If you have the 6' for hunting you can get the Weigand no-drill mount otherwise there are not too many options besides drill and tap mounts.

http://www.jackweigand.com/Ruger-GP100-Scope-Mounts-No-Drill.html

...Jimbo

 

[chamer]

Thanks

does drilling and tapping effect the strenght of the gun or have any negative impact? what is average cost to drill and tap?

thanks

chamer

 

[Jimbo357mag]

The strength reduction is not much of a factor. I think a gunsmith would probably charge you about $25 to drill and tap a mount onto a handgun.

...Jimbo

 

[Mobuck]

I found one of the mounts that use the front and rear sight cuts to attach. I'm just holding onto it for future use if I decide I want a scoped GP100. They're out there, just not a common find.

 

[hittman]

does drilling and tapping effect the strenght of the gun or have any negative impact?

Yes. D&T hurts resale value. Everybodys different but I won't look at a gun that was drilled and tapped unless it's just crazy cheap.

I don't know what you plan on hunting with a .357 Magnum but assume it's deer or bigger. If I were you, I'd seriously consider looking into a Redhawk that's already equipped with the scope rings. .41 Mag is my perference.

 

[Tommy Kelly]

Have you ever tryed a scoped handgun. I put a scope on a mkII once. I am just a plinker and not a serious target shooter. Free handed I couldn't hold the pistol close enough to shoot. With open sights you don't notice the wobble where the scope shows every bobble and I couldn't enjoy shooting with the scope. If you were to put it on bags every shot it would probably be ok. But my average shooting is free handed and I do pretty well with open sights. I can usually shoot a group at 25 yds about 1 1/2" but with the scope the movement made me not want to shoot. I removed the scope and enjoyed shooting again and didn't notice the sights moving. I know they still do but I don't see it so it doesn't worry me.

 

[Rafsob]

If you have the 6' for hunting you can get the Weigand no-drill mount otherwise there are not too many options besides drill and tap mounts.

http://www.jackweigand.com/Ruger-GP100-Scope-Mounts-No-Drill.html

...Jimbo

This is the way I went and am very happy:

I have been shooting this rig for a while and have yet to have a problem.

 

[5of7]

Me too....after seeing this, I bought one and put an Ultra dot on my GP. All told the weight up to 54 oz.

 

[Rafsob]

I have not seen any gp 100's listed with a scope. How difficult is it to install a scope on a gp 100? does anyone hunt with a GP 100?

Thanks

CHamer

Y O U R
W E L C O M E !

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[socal-gp100]

If you have the 6' for hunting you can get the Weigand no-drill mount otherwise there are not too many options besides drill and tap mounts.

http://www.jackweigand.com/Ruger-GP100-Scope-Mounts-No-Drill.html

...Jimbo

This is the way I went and am very happy:

I have been shooting this rig for a while and have yet to have a problem.

I think I'm in love with your gun... it is a beauty!!!!!

 

[Rafsob]

Hey SoCal, you should see how she shoots.

I am very impressed with her performance.

 

[luvmyruger]

Weigand works great.

this is on a redhawk, but well thought out.

 

[Rafsob]

The contrast looks great. I love that grip. Is it a Pac?

 

[ledyard]

Weigand works great.

this is on a redhawk, but well thought out.

Very nice!!!

 

[socal-gp100]

You all are giving me bad ideas for mine..lol