There is an ongoing thread discussing the use of the discontinued Hornady 32 HBWC bullet in 32 S&W L and H&R, and this side note came up. To prevent accusations of a hijack, I’ll go ahead and start this new thread to discuss another, closely related, bullet. In this context I'd like to explore use of and performance with the Lyman 313492 wadcutter design. It is unusual in that it has a long front band which serves as a sort of bore rider because it is set out in front of the front of the case. This is pretty much unique in the world of wad cutter ammo. Who else besides richhodg66 and myself is loading with this, and what kind of results are you getting?
[Quote Originally Posted by richhodg66]
Didn't realize they were discontinued. I have quite a few. I also have a coffee can full of the Lyman .32 wadcutter that's not designed to be flush seated, which my Dad cast, and I have the mold, so should be good for .32 wadcutter loads which seem like the perfect plinking and small game combo. [End Quote]
Richhodg66, I have that same mould in a DC from Ideal. It looks like it ought to shoot very well, but so far I haven’t found a loading for it that any of my 32s really likes. I was planning on trying to go with the tumble lube wad cutter design from Lee (now regrettably discontinued) but since I have that mould and you are using it too, maybe I should give it another look. The similarly designed 313445 (SWC) might also deserve another look... do you have this mould too?
Froggie