32/20 makes my day

[Ramslammer]

G'Day All
I recently got a 1894cl in 32/20 and have been trying different things. Anyway the other day my mate Toad and me were benching some loads for Cowboy Silhouette and I shot a 11/2 group using a Lyman 311316 with 5.5 unique. Thinking that will do I started to fire off the other test loads I had (same bullet 13grns 4227). I fired 5 shots of a load and the toad was watching through the spotting scope told me to stop. I said "no I'll get rid of the rest of them", the next shot was 80fps faster (the others were 1720+/- 10fps. Then I fired off the last 4 loads. I ended up with a 9 shot group .940" with 1 shot 1" high. Guess which one!!! Anyway with peeps and post I was happy:-D. The problem is I borrowed the mold and I have to give it back:(, looks like I'm on the hunt for one to have and to hold till death do us part.
Juddy

[Baron von Trollwhack]

I sure hope you can make some more of that recipe! BvT

[218bee]

Borrowed?? Mould?? What mould??? [smilie=1:

[Jon K]

Ramslammer,

311316 show up every now and again on ebay. Try the 311008/sized .313/small rifle primer/ 4.5 - 5.5 g Unique. My 1894 CL likes it just a little bit better than the 311316. I have a BF Pistol 10" 30-20 that is the opposite, it loves the 311316.
The 311008 is available @Midsouth
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=000152660008

Jon

[6pt-sika]

I have a pair of 311316 moulds . I first got a single cavity off ebay and then later a brand new 2 cavity appeared so I got it as well !

That was about 2 years ago now !

At one time I was thinking of selling the single cavity , but I think I'll just keep it and possibly convert it into a HP mould !

[Ramslammer]

G'Day All
218 BEE I'm hearing what your saying but you don't do that (wish I didn't have morals), Jon I could run a slow load with a 311008 but I want to use the rifle shooting Wallaby as well as for Cowboy Silhouette. 6pt sika I also have looked at hollow pointing different molds, I reckon that you need to clock up the cavity and use a centre drill to start it. Maybe one day I'll give it a go.
Juddy

[6pt-sika]

6pt sika I also have looked at hollow pointing different molds, I reckon that you need to clock up the cavity and use a centre drill to start it. Maybe one day I'll give it a go.
Juddy

I've thought of doing that with a number of moulds myself ! Mainly the 321297 , 338320 and 311316 [smilie=1:

[Jon K]

Ramslammer,

Here you go........http://cgi.ebay.com/LYMAN-32-20-SINGLE-CAVITY-BULLET-MOLD-MOULD-311316_W0QQitemZ120252564757QQihZ002QQcategoryZ711 18QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Jon

[Ramslammer]

Thanks Jon
Also a two cav has appeared. There was one last week but he wouldn't take o/seas bids, so I lined up a mate of a mate to bid and he forgot.
Juddy

[Bret4207]

The 311316 is my favorite 32WCF mould. FWIW- The Lee Soup Can is similar. If you get one that casts fat enough it might work as well.

[9.3X62AL]

Strangely enough--I've owned 32-20 revolvers and rifles for a very long time, but have never owned a Lyman #311008 mould. Jon K kindly gave me some samples a few weeks back, and I'm finally getting around to assembling them at present into Starline cases using his Unique data.

I was lucky enough to score a #311316 a couple years ago, and it is my "go to" boolit for the 32-20 in the rifle. My Lee Soup Can barely makes .311", but that is no slam on the Lee mould--that is its "target" design diameter.

[Ramslammer]

G'Day All
I'm just going to have to keep looking for that elusive 311316. Track it done and trap it, never to be released back to the wild.
Juddy

[Ramslammer]

G'Day All
Got some bad news today. My shooting mate Toad just got a 32/20 as well. I'm going to have to share bullets. Wish I had of bought that 4 cav I saw advertised before.
Juddy

[Bret4207]

Need a GB on this one.

[McLintock]

You guys wanting a 311316 might want to look at the NEI #'s 74 and 81. They're 115 gr gas checked bullets, one that throws at .312 and the other at .313. I wanted a gas checked bullet for hot 32-20 loads in my Ruger revolvers, but couldn't find a Lyman 311316 and got the NEI #74 (.312) in a four cavity. It really shoots good in my revolvers with either 12 grs of IMR4227 or 14.5-15.5 grs of H110. Might hold you over till you find the Lyman, I don't even bother to look for one anymore.
McLintock

[Ramslammer]

Thanks McLintock
I already use some nei's and I like them so it may be a option. I'm also considering one of our local CBE molds. I've got a 85gn GC mold for the 32/20 from him.
Juddy

[uncowboy]

Thanks Jon
Also a two cav has appeared. There was one last week but he wouldn't take o/seas bids, so I lined up a mate of a mate to bid and he forgot.
Juddy

I won that bid and had to go to $82.00 to get it. I sure hope it was worth it. J.Michael

[Ramslammer]

G'Day uncowboy
Well done on the bid, I was very disappointed when I found out it wasn't mine. But that's the way it goes. If your rifle shoots that bullet as well as mine you will be very happy. I used it with slow loads and fast and it performed well with both.
Juddy

[JeffinNZ]

Thanks McLintock
I already use some nei's and I like them so it may be a option. I'm also considering one of our local CBE molds. I've got a 85gn GC mold for the 32/20 from him.
Juddy

You won't regret it. CBE moulds are GREAT.

[Cherokee]

uncowboy - good to see you here !! Love those 32-20's.

[uncowboy]

bullets with the new mold and about 300 with the new 38/55mold. Tomorrow I load . I was sizing for two days. If I could find a way to cast and have someone else size I would have it made. I don't like sizeing !!!!! Anyway I have a silhouette Match Sunday and I have not yet made a loaded round for either gun. Heck, I just mounted the Lyman Peeps this weekemnd. I hope I make it. Wish me luck, J.Michael

[Ramslammer]

G'Day All
Well I'm as happy as a dog with a tin d@#k!!!!!!!!!! I finally got a 311316 in unused still wrapped condition. Sorry Uncowboy it cost $71. So now I can return the borrowed set and start casting with my own, maybe I won't lend it to The Toad so I have the advantage at the Silhouette matches. Good plan but he will just nick it anyway:groner:!!
First Match with the 32/20 on the weekend and I managed a 28 in CLAPC tied with the Toad but we both only got equal third. Winner shot a 35 and second a 30. The new casties show some potential.
Juddy

[6pt-sika]

G'Day All
Well I'm as happy as a dog with a tin d@#k!!!!!!!!!! I finally got a 311316 in unused still wrapped condition. Sorry Uncowboy it cost $71.
Juddy


You're the one :groner:

I bid $71 at the same time you did and you beat me by a second I think . And it didn't leave me enough time for a second bid !

I thought it would be good to have a pair of these in two cavity versions to knock out my silhouette bullets quicker !

[6pt-sika]

Mater of fact I think I helped run the price up on the one Uncowboy paid $82 for !

[Ramslammer]

G'Day 6pt-sika
Sorry about beating you, if your sorry for running the price up lol . I actually only had 70 on it and decided at the last minute to ring a mate to put the extra on as we were at the Cowboy shoot.
Juddy