Pet loads for .32 H&R Magnum?

[Larry Gibson]

I've had several S&W M16s over the years but traded them off as the K frame was a bit large in my estimation for the .32 H&R. Years back I found an original run 6 1/2 Ruger Single Six, picked it up for $225, shot it and haven't had a M16 since............

All my favorite loads for the S&W and then some shot very, very well in the Ruger. I did take to sizing the bullets at .312 for the Ruger though instead of .314 for the S&Ws. The .312 bullets are a hard push through the cylinder throats and the bullets come out .311 - .3115. Accuracy is excellent and I find this Ruger SS to be probably close to the most accurate revolver I have.

Most used load in mag cases is the Lee TL314-90-SWC oer 3 gr Bulleye for a1010 fps.

The 311316 118 gr GC'd over 4 gr Unique is excellent at 995 fps.

The 313631 106 gr GC'd SWC designed for the 32 H&R over 10.5 gr H110 runs 1275 fps or over 5.5 gr Unique runs 1284 fps with 6 gr running 1351 fps.

he 311316 118 gr Gc'd bullet over 10.5 gr H110 runs 1180 fps.

All magnum loads are in Starline cases with WSP primers.

Either the Hornady 90 or the Speer 98 gr swaged WC's in 32 S&WL cases over 2.1 gr Bullseye run just under 800 fps and are deadly on small game.

I already have brass, 90 grain Hornady SWC's, and a Lee mold for the same type of boolit. Any favorite loads here? I have Accurate #2 and #5, Unique, Titegroup, and H110 on hand.

I would strongly suggest the 3 gr Bullseye load under the Hornady or Lee SWC.

Larry Gibson

I also have a 10" Contender barrel in 32 H&R but that is another story.......

[Tank56]

The 311316 118 gr GC'd over 4 gr Unique is excellent at 995 fps.
313631 106 gr GC'd SWC 5.5 gr Unique
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[Nobade]

Nobade, how much does that 3118 boolit weigh?

I think my mould throws them at about 117gr. and .313" dia.

That is one of my most used boolits, they work great in the 32 H&R, 32-20, 30-30, 30 Carbine, etc.

[9.3X62AL]

One note on my revolver (6" Model 16-4) and Lyman #313631.......this gas-checked SWC did not shoot well for me until prompted past 1200 FPS. From that point onward, groups tightened right up and stayed that way to 1400 FPS+. Muzzle bark runs neck-and-neck with the Blackhawk in 30 Carbine, though. DOGMATIC.

[FergusonTO35]

Sounds good. I guess I'll have to pick up some Bullseye...

[FergusonTO35]

Picked up some Bullseye on Sunday. Hopefully I can try it out soon. My Charter Undercoverette has a two inch barrel so it seems that this fast burning powder would be ideal.

[GhostHawk]

Lee .314 90 gr tumble lubed truncated cone over 2 grains of Red Dot in .32sw long brass shot with my new Ruger New model Single Six Bisley 6.5" barrel.



Shot at 20 feet. I did use a small bag to steady my right arm, at my elbow.

And yes I am tickled pink with the Ruger.

[EMC45]

Lee .314 90 gr tumble lubed truncated cone over 2 grains of Red Dot in .32sw long brass shot with my new Ruger New model Single Six Bisley 6.5" barrel.



Shot at 20 feet. I did use a small bag to steady my right arm, at my elbow.

And yes I am tickled pink with the Ruger.

Nice job!

[Thundarstick]

Told ya they are shooters! Nice!

[RED BEAR]

I have been using 4 grains unique over Lee 100 gr rn don't have chrome but pretty accurate . Bought charter arms undercurrents for wife as a 38 had to much recoil and it is a great little gun . Also LOAD for a couple 32 kings and 32 as as well as 32auto the one I don't have is a 327 mag . I just love the 32s fun to shoot and cheap.