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Thread: Win 94 in 32 Win SPL

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    ^^^^ Very nice story, Sir! I'm sure your sons will treasure the 32's given them by yourself, their father, as you have treasured the one given to you by yours.

    Doesn't get any better than that: it's the fabric of life....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bayou52 View Post
    Well, this thread has really taught me a few things about the 32 WS:

    1. They are highly regarded by our forum community, and I presume, in general,

    2. Cast bullets seem especially suited to the twist rate of 1 -16, and

    3. The 32'ers seem to be quite a dedicated lot.

    All new to me. Thanks, Guys!

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    Have a 1959 Win 94 in 32 Special. It was hard to operate, the original grease was still in the action. After cleaning worked well.

    Nicely accurate, will go in the woods this fall.

    Don

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    There was one in a pawnshop that I used to visit quite frequently, it was a 336 SC in 32 wspl. That rifle sat there for 10yrs that I knew of, the price was $650, and the tag on it said "Rare", they still had it when they closed up shop last year. Some guy bought what was left, and took them to an auction. I offered $500 several times, but they thought it was worth the asking price! And to be honest I'm kinda glad I didn't buy it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nazgul View Post

    Nicely accurate, will go in the woods this fall.

    Don
    Since you mention the woods, last year's buck fell in front of a .32 WS. High in the neck--as most of my bucks are shot. I trust these rifles' accuracy.

    First buck I shot with a .32 WS was in 1968. Quite a few since then.

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    Not sure about the modern 94 in 32WS...But I know the Pre '64s sure work well!!

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    as far as them being probably meant for cast,,, they were.

    the 32 was much more common so the size was brought out to augment the 30-30 which was out first but used smokeless and of course copper.
    the 32 was brought out for shooting lead and reloading with black powder.
    B/P was available to hand loaders everywhere, smokeless wasn't, and data for it was even harder to come by.
    but everyone knew how to load black powder.

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    ^^^^^ Great to know, runfiverun. I had no idea about the development of the 32.

    Do you think there's anyone still shooting BP from one of these 32 lever rifles?

    Thanks -

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    I'm sure there is.
    one of my shooting buddy's has an older 94 in 38-55 and it see's nothing but Black and 20-1 cast.
    the slow twist was meant to help keep fouling manageable.

    I'm not that much of a purist.
    mine sees cast from an old no vent ideal mold, but with modern smokeless under it.

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    What are some of the better molds for the 32 WSpl?
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    Quote Originally Posted by mazo kid View Post
    What are some of the better molds for the 32 WSpl?
    Mazo..........I use a old winchester mold and shoots very well!!! and when I feel like a lot of work I loader up with 3f...........

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    Quote Originally Posted by runfiverun View Post
    I'm sure there is.
    one of my shooting buddy's has an older 94 in 38-55 and it see's nothing but Black and 20-1 cast.
    the slow twist was meant to help keep fouling manageable.

    I'm not that much of a purist.
    mine sees cast from an old no vent ideal mold, but with modern smokeless under it.
    My very early 1894 is a real Black Shooter Has the external rail screws !!
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