32 H&R Mag
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9.3X62AL
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No flies (or fliers) on that target.
I have 100 Starline cases loaded in the ammo cabinet with a very similar concoction to Glen's good combo--RCBS 32-98-SWC atop 8.0 grains of WC-820 and CCI 500 primers. These shot so well that I committed to running them this year for varmint season, sighted in at 50 yards POA/POI. Jackrabbits and ground squirrels view the load dimly, so far.
I have 100 Starline cases loaded in the ammo cabinet with a very similar concoction to Glen's good combo--RCBS 32-98-SWC atop 8.0 grains of WC-820 and CCI 500 primers. These shot so well that I committed to running them this year for varmint season, sighted in at 50 yards POA/POI. Jackrabbits and ground squirrels view the load dimly, so far.
mattw
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That is a beauty of a bullet! It looks long, does it fit the cylinders of a S&W 631? Man, I wish 16's could be found... but the 632 does have nice sights and shoots really well.I wanted a mould made specifically for the bore dimensions of my T/C 32 H & R Mag. pistol. Al at NOE made me exactly what I wanted.
My bullets drop at .3119". ( Which is EXACTLY what I wanted )
I wanted the option to size to .311 or .310 for my T/C Contender Single Shot , 32 H&R Mag.
This one is perfect for my application. Some of the older revolvers that needed a .313 - .314 wouldn't like this one much but this mold was bought specifically for my T/C Single Shot.
Ben
I'm pleased to say that I initiated the NOE group buy for the 315-103-SWC mould (not the .311 version that was Ben), this bullet gets my all around vote in 32's with the exception of the 32 ACP. In the 32 magnum I'm shooting a Single Six and have mostly been using various 115-125 grain bullets lately. I had a 4 inch model 16 that was purchased in 89. Shot the 100 yard short pistol silhouette course with it and desert jack rabbits. I really want one of the 4 inch S&W 32 kit guns. But there more than a little scarce. I find my iron 2 cavity RCBS to be an excellent mould but if aluminum dosen't worry you I'd opt for the 5 cavity NOE. The price is pretty much the same.
CZ93X62
Official forum enigma
S&W needs to put out the K-frame in a 6-shot 327 Federal or L-frame in a 7-shot 327 in the worst way. Ruger really eats S&W's lunch as far as mid-caliber revolvers are concerned. S&W has 18 dozen J-frame 38 and 357 belly-gun variants, but Kit Guns in 22LR, 22 WMR, and 32 calibers are MIA. C'MON, MANG.
I have a S&W 16-4 (6") and a 631 (4"). Frankly, I prefer the .32 H&R Mag over the .327. In the proper platform, the .32 H&R gives me everything that I need. Further, the capacity still works well with target/edible game loads. I have NO desire for a .327.
I tried for years to pick up a K-32 but I was always behind the price curve. They just didn't make enough of them. When the 631 and 16-4 hit the market I nearly broke my arm getting to my money! I have been EXTREMELY pleased with both of them. They both also work well with the .32 S&W long case, too.
They represent all that I need/want in a .32 (and I am a .32 fan
).
FWIW
Dale53
I tried for years to pick up a K-32 but I was always behind the price curve. They just didn't make enough of them. When the 631 and 16-4 hit the market I nearly broke my arm getting to my money! I have been EXTREMELY pleased with both of them. They both also work well with the .32 S&W long case, too.
They represent all that I need/want in a .32 (and I am a .32 fan
).FWIW
Dale53
Wiresguy
Active Member
I ordered a 31-100H from Accurate Molds and am curious to see how it shoots compared to their 31-100R and 31-095L.
These will be loaded in 32 Long cases for use in the 4” Model 16-4 and 3” 31-1. These are sure fun little guns.
None of my S&W revolvers have the lock. A new S&W J or K frame with adjustable sights in 4” or 6” .32 H&R might sway me enough to make a purchase. There’s always room for another.
These will be loaded in 32 Long cases for use in the 4” Model 16-4 and 3” 31-1. These are sure fun little guns.
None of my S&W revolvers have the lock. A new S&W J or K frame with adjustable sights in 4” or 6” .32 H&R might sway me enough to make a purchase. There’s always room for another.
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When the k frame model 16's came out I ordered one sight unseen through a dealer in Escondido California. When the 32 magnum kit guns came out I completely missed the boat, I didn't even know they had been produced until five or six years after the fact. I actually like the 327 Federal even though it's basically a rimmed 30 carbine, no complaints. Oddly enough a local sporting goods dealer in town had a surprising selection when they first came out. They had the j-frame S&W with the silly 3 inch ported barrel, one or two Charter Arms and both the single action and double action Ruger's. I ended up getting the Blackhawk framed Ruger. I dont think I've ever had such an assortment to choose from before. The time lapse between the bang and clang with the 327 is surprisingly short and it works well on gophers. When rifle hunting during the general season the only thing I'll carry in my front pants pockets is either a S&W model 63 or a model 31 32 long with 4 inch barrel. There carried without a holster and the hammers have worn holes in all my hunting pants pockets. Grouse are legal to shoot with rifle or pistol in Montana and so I do with the hand gun. I prefer the 32 long to the 22 R.F.. On occasion when trying for a grouse and I shoot low and miss the head the grouse will fly off if hit with the 22. With the 32 even at pop gun velocity grouse dont fly off when hit. I'd like to see S&W reissue the 631 in 32 Magnum and also offer it in 327. I dont think I'll hold my breath on either of these happening though. A k frame with just the round barrel I could go for, I never fell in love with the model 16 and its lugged barrel even at 4 inch length. And when I was made a silly offer for it down the road it went. In the do everything category my Single-Six 32 magnum gets the most use even though it's large enough to need a holster. It's a preferred woods wanderer during the spring and summer for me. And final observation, during my life time two different 32 caliber cartridges have been introduced, the 32 H&R magnum and the 327 Federal, and in both instances the economy was in the tank when they were introduced. I blame this for the lack of interest in these two cartridges not the fact there 32's.
CZ93X62
Official forum enigma
One example in 327 Federal, so far--SP-101 x 4.2". Most of my loads for it run between 900 and 1100 FPS, well inside 32 H&R Magnum territory using the RCBS 32-98-SWC. I use 327 brass in the SP-101, and those full-potential loads in 327 are OBNOXIOUSLY LOUD, just like a 30 Carbine Blackhawk.
