Reeder Custom Guns - Ok. Semi Dumb Question on SP 101 frames

John W
Ok. Semi Dumb Question on SP 101 frames
Friday, August 11, 2017, 11:41

I was more or less reorganizing my reloading room and looking at some load data. I was wondering how much power I could squeak out of my 4.2 inch Ruger SP 101 in 357 magnum?

I am not talking of doing some kind of dangerous experimentation but using top end loads for Alliant Powders 300 MP powder.

I suspect the gun can handle top end loads but for how long? The main purpose of this is to have some heavy loads for a relatively compact revolver when I do some trips to the mountains.

Just asking for some opinions. Thanks

Ok. Semi Dumb Question on SP 101 frames - John W, 2017-08-11, 11:41
- I almost bought a Kimber though - Bert, 2017-08-11, 12:17
- I have an SP101 - Bert, 2017-08-11, 11:49
  - the SP is for sure the strongest small frame 357 - Gary Reeder, 2017-08-11, 12:22
    - What Is Wrong With The Kimber? - ~JM~, 2017-08-11, 14:32
      - I am a bit set in my ways and am sometimes a bit more - Gary Reeder, 2017-08-11, 16:10
        Sounds Fair Enough... - ~JM~, 2017-08-12, 08:30
        You frequent Starbucks?... (nm) - Huey, 2017-08-11, 16:19
        no but when we were in Atlanta waiting on the plane - Gary Reeder, 2017-08-11, 16:47
    - So Gary, have you had the chance - Al Dingman, 2017-08-11, 13:38
      - the little Colt is one of the nicest small revolvers I have - Gary Reeder, 2017-08-11, 16:03
        AMEN TO THAT--MINE WON'T GO BACK. (nm) - JT, 2017-08-11, 16:46
        Thanks Gary and JT. Was looking - Al Dingman, 2017-08-12, 08:10