Anyone Reload For .32 Magnum ?

rfo1

December 04, 2002 05:16

I recently purchased a used S&W model 16 in .32 magnum.There doesn't seem to be a lot of reloading information out there for this particular caliber.I plan on using an 85 grain lead w/c bullet for target shooting.Any advice out there from shooters who reload this caliber?

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  WWllVet

  December 04, 2002 08:25

  I use 5.6 grs. of HS-6 and 9.8 grs. of H110 and CCI 500 primers behind 85 gr. Hornady JHP's. Work fine in My Blackhawk.
  
  Vet

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  hondo

  December 04, 2002 08:52

  One of my favorite "Fun Calibers", have been loading it for about 8 years. At first I had trouble with cases buckling slightly during bullet seating and crimping, even with a very light crimp. Tried different cases, dies and bullets but finaly solved the problem with a Lee Taper Crimp Die from Midway {Midway part #171-306 which is listed for the .32 S&W Long}. I wish some one made a cartridge check gage for this caliber. My favorite bullet is the Hornady 90 gr. hbwc with 3.7 gr. of Accurate #2. Your gun will probably like something else. Get some .32 S&W Long brass, it is interchangeable in the .32 H&R Magnum chambered guns. However drop the powder charge accordingly. I have found the .32 S&W Long to be more accurate for target shooting than the .32 H&R Magnum...........Hondo

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  queeksdraw

  December 04, 2002 12:45

  A big THANK YOUto you guys you just told me what I want for X-mas

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