Pet loads for .32 H&R Magnum?

[FergusonTO35]

Hey guys. I just picked up a new Charter Arms Undercoverette in .32 H&R Magnum. 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.

[revolvergeek]

I chrono-ed this combo out of a 2" Taurus .32 mag:

90grn Hornady LSW, 4 grn Unique, Tula 9MM Nato SP, Starline brass, OAL 1.386, Avg 914.13, ES 73.62, SD 26.55
V1 901.60, V2 895.47, V3 885.64, V4 925.10, V5 959.26, V6 917.73

[FergusonTO35]

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

[BK7saum]

also looking for 32 loads with a 115 SWC in a Marlin lever gun... Anyone have a pet rifle load.

Thanks,

[mainiac]

My accuracy load that i settled on years ago,is 3.5 grs of win 231,,with the rcbs 98 swc.(make sure you verify this load in a manual!!!),,it only does 954 f.p.s. average,out of my ruger,but it shoots very small groups.I used to use a case full of h-4227,for 1100 f.p.s., but got tired of the bad muzzleblast,with that load,so now shoot the 231 load exclusively..

[Wolfer]

I have a Ruger birds head 4-5/8". I would have to go out to the shed to be sure but I think I shoot 3 gr of clays behind a 31108. Velocity is only 750 fps but it's extremely accurate and I can shoot it without ear plugs if I need too.
This guns pretty loud if I load it near its full potential. One of the deciding factors for me is it shoots exactly to the top of the front sight and it has plenty of power for anything I'll hunt with this gun.

[FergusonTO35]

Thanks, I wish Ruger would bring the .32 Single Six back. They really need to bring out a double action .32 as well. Guess I'll just have to be happy with my little Charter for now. I did fire it today, with some .32 Auto reloads that didn't work worth a poop in my Kel-Tec. The Charter sets 'em off reliably but is not accurate with them, probably due to the extra space in the chamber and somewhat undersize .32 Auto boolits.

[9.3X62AL]

The RCBS 98 SWC is the king-block of my best 32 Magnum loadings. Run this boolit between 700-1100 FPS with any powder and charge that will prompt those velocities, and the accuracy will be there. This has held true in a Ruger SSM and a S&W Model 16-4.

[Bret4207]

32 S+W Long brass, the Hornady swaged SWC and 3.0 Unique. 2.5 Bullseye works better.

[richhodg66]

The RCBS 98 SWC is the king-block of my best 32 Magnum loadings. Run this boolit between 700-1100 FPS with any powder and charge that will prompt those velocities, and the accuracy will be there. This has held true in a Ruger SSM and a S&W Model 16-4.

Thanks for that info. I picked up this mold, just haven't cast any. I have two .32 H&Rs, one a S&W 4" J Frame and a Single SIx with a very long barrel. SO far, I haven't been real impressed by any of the other cast I've tried though some have done alright.

[MT Gianni]

32 Long brass, 90 gr boolit and 2.5 gr Red Dot.

[NoZombies]

For magnum brass, 3.0 grains of tire-group under the RCBS 98 SWC or 2.6 grains of the same under a 3118 have provided excellent accuracy in my revolvers.

I shoot a lot more .32 long loads through my guns though, and in a strong (or chambered for magnum) revolver, 2.0 grains of titegroup under the 31133 (factory HP version of the 3118) are probably the best load for accuracy.

[joatmon]

I use 2.5gr bullseye in the 100gr (or there abouts) boolits. When loading for young shooters trying sass I cast Lee 311-93-1R in a 6cavity mold loaded with 2.5gr bullseye there fast to cast and easy on my lead stash.

Aaron

[evan price]

32 S&W Long brass. Lee 93-grain 1-R bullet, crimped in the outer lube groove.
2.5 grains of PROMO (Red dot equiv.) gave a very nice duplicate of a factory load.
2.5 grains of TITEGROUP gave a little hotter load that was really very accurate.

[FergusonTO35]

Hmm, sounds like Titegroup delivers good results. I'll have to roll some tonight. Anyone have any defensive type loads for the .32 Magnum or Long they'd like to share?

[Nobade]

I found #3118 over 5.5gr. AA#5 to work very well in my 16-4, Rugers, Contender, rifle, etc. That is pretty warm pressure wise and I wouldn't use them in a H&R but in strong guns it shoots lights out.

[BCB]

If you can get a copy of Handloader #122 (July-August 1986), Ken Waters has his Pet Loads article about the 32 H&R Magnum...

Good-luck...BCB

[FergusonTO35]

Thanks. I tried 4.3 grains Accurate #5 yesterday under the 90 grain SWC. Accurate and easy to shoot but only produces factory .32 S&W Long velocity, ~750 fps. I'll give Unique and Titegroup a swirl.

[Thundarstick]

Thanks, I wish Ruger would bring the .32 Single Six back. They really need to bring out a double action .32 as well.


Ruger makes two double action .32s. The SP101 and GP100 in 327 Fed. Mag. as well as a full size blackhawk. 6, 7, and 8 shot, and they will shoot all of the 32 cartriges. I have them all, shoot them all, and love them all, as well as Smith and Taurus revolvers in the 327.
My wife uses a practice load of 2gr Bullseye and Hornady wad cutters. I also shoot 3.6gr of Bullseye behind a 100gr MO Bullet Co. cast with great results. My pet 327 load is the same 100gr cast in front of 13.4gr H110 with a CCI 550 primer. This 327 load puts down full size steel popper targets with every bit the umph of a full house 9mm!

I also agree that Ruger should bring out the single six in the 327 in a nice sleak gun sized for the round. The only thing the blackhawk has going is that it holds a pocket full of rounds!:shock: BTW I would love to see the 327 brought out in the LCR and Ruger for heavens sake put it in that 4 inch SP101 and it would be a perfect woods walking gun and so very flexable!

[FergusonTO35]

I think we will see all the .327's discontinued soon. As far as I know Taurus and S&W have discontinued theirs. Even though the .327 chamber can take the shorter rounds I think Ruger, or any other maker, would be better advised to design a gun ground up specifically for the .32 H&R round. The H&R still has a very loyal following and Ruger would be one of only a couple of makers who still produce guns in this round. An SP101 with a 3-4" tube and real adjustable sights would be sweet, in fact they produced this one for awhile in the 90's. I would also like to see an LCR with six shots and a shrouded hammer that could be manually cocked. Another wish list gun: a J-frame size snubby with six rounds of .32 Auto and a shorter cylinder, similar to Taurus' .380 revolver.

Nobade, how much does that 3118 boolit weigh?

[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.

224048

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.

224048

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.