32 S&W long

[Mynamesjeff]

Has anyone here loaded 32 S&W long with CFE pistol, hs-6, or 700x, I can’t get ahold of any listed powders and was wondering if I could load some with what I have on hand. Will be shot out of a 327 federal mag LCR.

[rintinglen]

2.7 grains of 700X with an RCBS 32-98-SWC, truth to tell, I can't remember good or bad about this load. I came up with it during the 2014 shortages when I found a nearly empty can of 700X and loaded up a couple of boxes, just to use it up.

[Outpost75]

Depending upon what gun you are shooting it in, I'd be inclined to work up starting from 2 grains of 700X, if an older gun chambered for .32 S&W Long or .32 Colt New Police. For a S&W Model 30 or 31, or Ruger the 2.7 grains is a full-charge load.

[HumptyDumpty]

I use 700x in 32 S&W short, though I don't recall the charge off the top of my head (I'm out of town at the moment, so can't check my notes). Having employed that same powder in a multitude of other pistol cartridges, I would recommend starting at 2 grains, and working up to the first accuracy node you encounter.

[Mynamesjeff]

Thanks everyone for the responses. It’s just mostly gonna be a plinking loaf to try and get my wife used to it. She hasn’t shot much and a full powered 327 federal mag load would be pretty rough if you’re not sure of what to expect.

[richhodg66]

This manual has 700X data for just about every pistol and rifle cartridge that was in existence when it was published, .32 S&W Long on page 255.
http://marvinstuart.com/firearm/Manuals/Bullet%20Casting/Lyman%20Cast%20Bullet%20Handbook%20-%203rd%20Edition%20-%201980%20-%20Reduce.pdf