powder suggestions

[buggybuilder]

Any .32-40 shooters that would like to share what powder they use in their 32-40?
I've been using IMR 4227. Its dirty and my groups are not consistant. Not familiar with some of the newer powders.
Thanks for any help.

[Scharfschuetze]

Are these loads to be used in an old revolver or a strong rifle like a Marlin or Winchester?

[buggybuilder]

My rifle is a Ruger #1 and the cast bullet is 190 gr.

[bgmkithaca]

All I have ever used in the 32-40 is SR 4759 but it has been discontinued-If you look around there might still be some to be found.If you like it load up on it as there will be no more made.

[Scharfschuetze]

Dooh! I'm sorry. I transposed 32/20 for 32/40. Shouldn't have wasted the the post.

[Motor]

Lyman manual 4th Edition lists 6 smokeless plus Goex FFg and Pyrodex RS with a 200gr boolit.

Motor

[adkpete]

I have an old 1894 in 32-40 and I use IMR 3031 at 30-30 starting load levels, It works good. I also am looking at trying Accurate 2015 in it.

[lotech]

Universal, Unique, IMR4198, 5744, and H4895 with the Lyman 160 grain plainbase flatnose. Reloder 7 is not listed in my notes for that bullet, but it would be worth a try as well.

[FromTheWoods]

In original Winchester 1894 .32-40 Rifles, H4895 has performed well for many years. Buuuuuuut, I've read about and am testing RL-7 in the old 1894 calibers. Haven't made it yet to testing RL-7 in the .32-40.