Does anybody load for 32 H&R Mag

[Sparky141]

I recently bought a Ruger Single Six in 32 H&R Mag and want to start loading cast boolits for it . I am probably going to load regular loads but, also mouse fart loads . Does anyone have a favorite boolit mold ? I did a search but it didn't show any usefull info .

Thanks Dan

[FLHTC]

I use a 31108 with 3 grains of HP38

[DistRifle]

I only have one mold, RCBS 98gr SWC (102gr with my alloy). It shoots will in the 32 H&R with 2.7 of W231 or HP38. It's a nice light plinking load.

[chsparkman]

I use the same RCBS mold as DistRifle over 3.3 gr. of Universal Clays. Feels slightly stronger than a .22. It can be loaded up very hot if you want. I just got a new Saeco mold that I will soon try out.

[MT Gianni]

The RCBS 98 ge swc is a real winner. 3118 does good if you want a heavy.
For a nice 32 Long load out of it try the Lee 90 gre swc and 2.5 gr Red Dot.

[superbee]

NOE 314008 and 2.5 grains of Green Dot.

[Rodfac]

I've used Unique, Win 231 and Bullseye in the .32 H&R with both Federal (lots of case neck splits in that early brass...don't know if they've done better lately) and Starline (first rate brass.). I use Win Sm Pistol Primers exclusively for all the following loads. Given the choice, I'd size all of these bullets to .312" as it's good in both guns. I didn't slug the bores however, and leading has been minimal.

In a S&W M-16-?, both Unique and Win 231 or HP 38, and Bullseye are good.
Commercial 100gr BBLSWC, sized .312": 4.1 Unique = 1.5" at 25 yds
Commercial 100gr BBSWC, sized .312": 3.0 Win 231 = 1.25" @ 25 yds
Lyman 311008, WW, sized ,311": 2.6 Win 231 = 1.5 @ 25yds
Lyman 311008, WW, sized .311": 3.1 Bullseye = !.0" @ 25 yds

Ruger's Single Six "Baby Vaquero" with a 4-5/8" barrel, Unique and Win 231 were good. Didn't load any with Bullseye.
Commercial BBLSWC, sized .312": 4.0 Unique or 3.8 of Win 231 = 1.5" at 25 yds
Hornady Swagged 100 LSWC, sized .310": 3.8 Unique = 2-3" @ 25 yds
Bonus Commercial 93 gr BBLSWC sized .312": 3.2 to 3.7gr of Win 231 or 4.0 Unique = 1.25" @ 25 yds.
The 4.0 gr load of Unique chrono's at 950 fps.

As always, these are my loads, safe in my guns; work up slowly for yours and check a cpl manuals for details.

HTH's Rod

[Green Frog]

If you can find a little SWC (I use an Ideal mould that drops 50/50 COWW/Pb bullets around 95 gr) you can put them in a 32 S&W L case on top of 1.8-2.0 gr of Bullseye, and shoot them safely through any 32 so chambered. ;-)

Froggie

[Sparky141]

Thanks everybody . Now I need to find some molds and a set of dies . I'm planning on buying Starline brass , have most of the powders listed and about 2 tons of lead and COWW .


Rod
that is funny about the Baby Vaquero cause when I bought the single six my buddy said you have it's big brother at home New Vaquero in 45LC

[Sparky141]

Right now the 32 is cheaper to shoot than a 22 LR if I cast my own boolits . Now all I need to find is a Marlin in 32 mag to complete the family as I have a Marlin in 45 LC

[rststeve]

I know where there is a marlin 32 mag Washington state. Current price is 800$ bit spendy for me I shoot the 32 also I like the saeco #325 my baby vaquero digested hundreds of that bullet.

[Sparky141]

I will keep that one in mind but the gun funds are low right now , cause I'm closing on some property on Monday .

[Nobade]

A Marlin just listed on Gunbroker for $1200. I can't believe what those rifles are bringing, especially when it's easy to get a 32-20 one for less than half of what a 32 H&R goes for. And the 32-20 can do the same thing and a whole lot more.

Anyhow, back to 32 H&R, I shoot a lot of Hunter's pistol with it. Either #3118 or the Ranch Dog version of the same thing, over 5.5gr. AA#5 is fast and accurate. This is beyond SAAMI levels though, fine in my Rugers and S&W but probably best not used in a H&R revolver.

I also built a Remington #4 in this caliber. Again, #3118 or the Accurate black powder boolit over a compressed charge of FFFg works very well. Too low pressure for the Rugers though, the primers back out and tie up the cylinder.

-Nobade

[TheGrimReaper]

I do for my wifes 327 federal. I think it is a LEE 90gr SWC with trailboss.

[dougader]

I have a 94 grain rnfp I load with 3.5 grains of 231. It clocks 849 fps from a custom 3.75" Single Six Vaquerito. Recoil is light and accuracy very good.

[rond]

Mine really likes Lil Gun.

[Green Frog]

Mine really likes Lil Gun.

Bullet weight? Charge weight? Are you using H&R Mag brass? Whose? Inquiring minds want to know!!

Froggie