Finally joined the .32 club.

[subsonic]

I'm not much on posting pretty pics of guns, but here goes:


http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x386/Dennis_Doza/32SS.jpg

This is the one I snagged on the ruger forum for $390 the other day. Throats measure .313" and it looks like somebody ran a box or two through it and put it away. Check out the lack of turn line!

Need to get dies and a mold yet, but have brass, powder primers and a .313" push-through sizer.

[Dale53]

subsonic;
Welcome to the club. All but one of my .32's are chambered for the .32 H&R (the other is a Model 30 Smith in .32 S&W Long).

I have settled on a Group Buy Keith sized to .313". You might ask around the Forum - there may be a mould or two available. In commercial moulds, the RCBS 98 gr SWC is an excellent performer (but only available in a two cavity mould). Accurate Molds has examples that should work well, also (and you can get multi-cavity moulds of excellent quality).

I shoot as many S&W long cases as I do H&R cases (different loads, of course). An excellent load for target and edible small game is the 100 gr Keith ahead of 2.8 grs of 231 in the S&W Long cases.
If you want a heavy load for your .32 H&R Magnum, then 10.0 grs of H110 behind the Keith will give you about 1200 fps.

FWIW
Dale53

[Sheriff]

Nice catch, but be warned, they're habit forming! Accurate molds makes a nice brass , 4-holer that throws a dandy 100gr Keith style or Lyman's 2-banger 311008. I cast and use both.

[375RUGER]

This is me being green. I have wanted one of those for a long time.

[gnoahhh]

When I got wind that Ruger was bringing out that model, I told my local dealer to move heaven and earth to get me one. I was shooting it before most people even knew they existed. Wonderfully accurate- it shot like a young rifle. Then, about 6 months later, a buddy dangled an Orvis split cane fly rod in front of me as a swap for the Ruger which I gladly accepted. Since that day I somehow never made it back into the .32 H&R Mag world, making do with a procession of Colt .32's. Yes, I wish I had it back, but it did introduce me to the world of .32's lo those many years ago!

[Haggway]

Nice find. I had a buckeye special similar to that stolen from me. Man I miss it.
Enjoy and like others have said. Its an addictive caliber.

[FergusonTO35]

Yummy!! Oh how I wish Ruger would bring that back. I'll take mine in stainless, please.

[Larry Gibson]

Mine is an original run Single Six .32 H&R........I love it:-D

Larry Giibson

[dualsport]

My Ruger SSM will outshoot any handgun I own, including a nice K38.

[mainiac]

nice lookin gun.......looks like mine did when i first bought it.Now,my ol gun looks worn,as it should,ive fired 1000,s of rounds threw it(mostly rcbs 98 swc) all i ever load any more is 3.5 grs of 231,,,its one of the most accurate revolvers ive ever owned.

[EMC45]

Nice roller. RCBS 32-098 is THE bullet for this caliber.

[19112TAP]

Welcome to the club, this is by far my most favorite caliber. I shoot alot of the RCBS 32-098 along with the Lyman 311008 & 31133HP. I started shooting 32 SWL cases and still do but also a lot of 32 mag Starline brass. Powder I've used has ranged from Unique, AA#5, AA#7, H-110 & HS-6, mostly AA#7.

Good luck.

[Green Frog]

Yummy!! Oh how I wish Ruger would bring that back. I'll take mine in stainless, please.

You are aware of the Ruger BH 8-shooter in 327 Fed Mag, aren't you? Some argue that the platform is too large for a 32, but the total payload is awesome! Mine will have a Leupold scope with matching finish on it as soon as the round tuit shows up! :mrgreen:

Froggie

[NoZombies]

Subsonic,

That is a fine piece of rollergun you've got there. I like mine a lot. I mean, obviously, I like most all of my .32's a lot, but the ruger SSM is a fine piece.

Now keep your eye out for it's twin brother... :)

Mine loves the 31133, with the 311008 being a close second when I was testing different bullets in the gun. It did pretty well with the bullets in the 100 grain range, but really shone with the stuff over about 110 grains.

[FergusonTO35]

Frog, yes, I've seen it. The .327 Blackhawk is cool in its own way but the Single Six is perfect for the .32 Magnum.

[Rio Grande]

Yummy!! Oh how I wish Ruger would bring that back. I'll take mine in stainless, please.

Exactly. Why doesn't Ruger bring it back?
If you can find one, they cost a lot. Ruger, don't you want to make money?

I'll take the 4 5/8" in blue, please.

[subsonic]

Ruger is already too busy cranking out plastic guns that feed from the bottom.

[FergusonTO35]

Yep. Heck, I would be content to just get the .327 SP-101 and shoot .32 magnums out of it. By the time I have the cash it will probably be discontinued though.

[glenkans]

Has anyone here had any luck with saeco moulds in .32 h&r mag? I like the look of the 100 gr. swc , nice wide nose.. Also ,I have double handles in lyman and rcbs, will they work with a double saeco?Bought my single six off gun-broker and haven't recieved it yet.Every thing in 357 and 44 I shoot is cast so 32 shouldn't be too big of problem. Might have a question later about not sizing if moulds not too oversized.Got a 44 that worked out that way.I've wanted a 32 so long and I just figured at 60, I ain't getting any younger.Spend the money. I've enjoyed the knowlege here and hope to talk to you again.Best wishes,Glen

[Dale53]

I have several .32 Magnum revolvers (Smith 631 with 4" barrel, Smith 16-4 with 6" barrel, and a Ruger SP 101 with 4" barrel).

My favorite bullet is the Group Buy 100 gr Keith. 10-11 grs of H110 will give you 1100-1200 fps. in the .32 H&R Cases.

I often use .32 S&W Long cases with 2.8 grs of 231 behind the 100 gr Keith. It is a pleasant, accurate, load for target and edible small game.

Ed Harris is a fan of both the .32 H&R and the Saeco bullet moulds. He has a number of comments on the Cast Bullet Association Forum with good data.

FWIW
Dale53

[NoZombies]

Glen,

I've got one of the SAECO #325 molds on it's way to be fixed up right now, and I'm looking forward to getting it back and trying the bullets out in my various .32's. I think RCBS handles will work, but honestly, I didn't check.

Dale's Comment above was "bleeped" because he abbreviated "Association" in case you want to go and check out the info over there.

The .32 Ruger is a fine piece. I certainly enjoy mine.

[Dale53]

NoZombies;
Thanks for the heads up - I corrected it.

Dale53

[NoZombies]

Dale, I need to come visit you in Ohio sometime. I think we'd probably get along.

[Dale53]

Dale, I need to come visit you in Ohio sometime. I think we'd probably get along.

I have no doubt whatsoever. Come ahead!

Dale53

[glenkans]

I do a lot of coyote calling with the occational bobcat thrown in with my revolvers.I usually use a 357 om blackhawk and it has enough power with cast swc bullets. It's light enough being an old model that I grab it more than probably any other .Will the .32 be enough with like bullets if I hit them above the belt?I don't load very hot, usually about 1300 fps and sometimes lower if I grab a box of hot loaded .38's ..... 11-1200 fps is about what I had planed for a .32.Will a lead swc drop a coyote or will it run off?Best wishes ,Glen PS,sorry I'm long winded and I like to talk pistols,Don't know when to quit

[Alchemist]

Glen, Nozombies...

I have a Saeco 4 holer that I use with RCBS handles. I did have to drill an extra set of holes to line up with the Saeco blocks though. Took about 20 minutes, and I can still use the handles with RCBS moulds.

[Green Frog]

I have 3 moulds that I consider a "complete set" for covering the 32 S&W Long - 327 Fed Mag. They are all from Lyman/Ideal, which I prefer, and they are as follows... for straight wad cutters, I have the 313492, for long nose semi-wad cutters, I go with the 313445, and for a "Keith-type" I've got the old 3118 from my old 32/20 days. I also own an NOE 4C aluminum mould called a 314008, but it runs a heavy 125 grains, so I look at it as for special heavy loads only. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Froggie