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    327 & 32H&R magnum

    Does anybody have any “proven” experience to say that shooting a 32 h&r in a 327 chambered contender barrel is as accurate as if shot in a 32 H&R chambered barrel?

    The real question comes down to have both contender barrels and wondering if there is any reason other than my “wanting one of everything” to keep the both.

    And just to muddy the water and add 32/20 in the mix

    All options welcomed

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    I would have to say the only way to tell is to test the two barrels that you have. Every gun every barrel is diff to some extent. Some guns are more accurate than others of the same brand and model. What someone else experiences may or may not be the same as you. I guess what it comes down to is does the 32 hr shoot accurate enough for you in your 327 barrel? If so then you can sell your other barrel if not then keep it. I know this isnt much help sorry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RED BEAR View Post
    I would have to say the only way to tell is to test the two barrels that you have. Every gun every barrel is diff to some extent. Some guns are more accurate than others of the same brand and model. What someone else experiences may or may not be the same as you. I guess what it comes down to is does the 32 hr shoot accurate enough for you in your 327 barrel? If so then you can sell your other barrel if not then keep it. I know this isnt much help sorry.
    Your thoughts are similar to mine

    The thing is I shoot for fun long distance at steel, I rarely measure group size and my joints and eyesight are not going to allow me to be a precision shooter.

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    Noted you are shooting "for fun Long Distance at steel"
    the 327 is going to be flatter shooting for that purpose.

    Thing is, esp if you are handloading, you can do it all with the 327
    and would not need the H&R. since you can load the 327 down if you choose.
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    Just like a .22RF, shooting ammo that's shorter than the original chambering will eventually do two things:

    1) Build up a crud ring that will make chambering/extracting the original/longer cartridges much harder, if not impossible.

    2) The forward section of the chamber walls will develop pitting over time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pietro View Post
    2) The forward section of the chamber walls will develop pitting over time..
    Not at all disagreeing but just wondering why pitting would occur?
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldred View Post
    Not at all disagreeing but just wondering why pitting would occur?
    Would likely be due to the rapid expulsion of hot burning powder. This is most evident in overbore rifles, think 6mm/284 or huge cases necked way down. In the case of the rifles, the damage happens in the leade and first part of the rifling. I am not sure, but would think one would have to shoot a whole bunch of 32 H&R to damage a 327 barrel.

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    Use a long-nosed bullet in .32 S&W Long brass to reach origin of rifling in .32 H&R Mag chamber, or in H&R Mag. to reach origin of rifling in .327 chamber. Accurate makes several. These are also useable in revolvers to reduce jump and to exploit cylinder length.

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    Erosion is not an issue at the lower pressures of revolver ammo, but in heavy loads you do get the crud ring effect, the same as when shooting .38 Specials in a .357. If bullets are well lubricated and you clean correctly and regularly you don't allow the crud ring to build up.
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    The NOE 314008 could be your Huckleberry. It’s longer and heavier than the original Ideal 3118 and even becomes too long in some revolver chambers. In your Contender chamber, it should have enough room and give you the kind of flexibility you seem to be seeking. FYI, the standard PB bullet weighs 125 grains, and it is available in GC and HP versions as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldred View Post
    Not at all disagreeing but just wondering why pitting would occur?
    The crud that builds up will draw moisture and as a result cause pitting.
    A very good reason to clean it out as soon as possible.
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