Which powder(s) for pip-squeak loads in .32 H&R case?

[Triggernosis]

What powder or powders are safe to download, possibly lower than book minimum for 100 gr. cast bullets in a .32 H&R case? I'm looking to load up some pip-squeak loads.
Will Trail Boss be a good choice?
I also have W231, Bullseye, and BE-86 on hand.

[Larry Gibson]

Bullseye.....

[Triggernosis]

Thanks, Larry.

[Jniedbalski]

Bullseye is good . I thank I used 3.0 grains . I went up to 3.5 to 4 but if I rember the 3.0 was the best for mild loads.

[Wayne Smith]

I'm loading 1gr BE (Bullseye) under a sized buckshot in my 32S&W cases.

[Jniedbalski]

I have wanted to try trail boss but haven't loaded any yet. The bullseye load worked really well for a light target load

[MT Gianni]

I use a Lee 90 swc and 2.5 gr of Red Dot in 32 long for an easy plinker. I shoot that out of the H&R also in 32 long cases. If I were to duplicate it I might add 0.2 more for the larger case.

[Triggernosis]

I use a Lee 90 swc and 2.5 gr of Red Dot in 32 long for an easy plinker. I shoot that out of the H&R also in 32 long cases. If I were to duplicate it I might add 0.2 more for the larger case.

Thanks for that info, particularly the part about adding 0.2 more for the larger case, as the H&R cases are the only ones I have currently and loads for the shorter .32 cases are really of no interest to me right now.

[saleen322]

Only 2 real choices for the best accuracy, WST and AA2. YMMV

[Oklahoma Rebel]

I use 3.2-3.4 (I use a dipper) grs bullseye for my 38spl and they are snappy. don't have a chrono but would guess 800.

[Triggernosis]

Yes, 3.2+ grains would be snappy, for sure.
I'm looking for the lightest load that will push the bullet out if the barrel and make it to the target.

[Gus Youmans]

Triggernosis,

Both 231/HP38 and Bullseye work well in reduced .32 S&W Long and .32 H&R Magnum.

Gus Youmans

[Triggernosis]

Thanks, Gus.

[rintinglen]

I have used 3.3 grains of ww 231 with good results and 2.7 grains of Bullseye under an RCBS 32-98 SWC with good to very good accuracy from a single 7.

[John Boy]

http://reloadammo.com/32hr-mag.htm
Loads for the .32 H&R Magnum:
(Note: Most ARE MAXIMUM loads, you may want to use 10% less to start.)
Scroll down for 100gr bullet loading data

[donald duck]

I used 2 grain 700X and had good accuracy with wad cutters 98 grin .in .32 H & R.

[GhostHawk]

Using 2 grains of Red Dot in my .32sw long under the Lee .314 90 gr TC TL bullet.

Awesome, virtually no recoil or muzzle blast, nice and mild. Nothing to be scared of.

I have a pair of H&R 732/733 revolvers and just acquired a Rem Rolling Block in .32sw long also. Really loving this caliber, wish I'd gotten into it sooner.


I have no need or intention of going higher. It is enough for this ol fart.

[Geezer in NH]

Not 32 H&R but I would try 32 S&W loads or 32 S&W long loads. Lightest would be the 32 S&W's eh? Worked for 100 years.

[GhostHawk]

Outpost75 is THE .32 guy, he preaches the real gospel. Take it to the bank stuff.

But geezer is right, .32SW short or long is going to be a light load for the .32 H&R mag.

[dougader]

2.0 - 4.2 grains W231 with both the Lee TL swc and the Meister 94 grain rnfp bullet. The low end is below book and the high end is above book max for 32 H&R mag.