That is a link to relining a 22 barrel. Here is the link to converting a Remington to 32-20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfFxjX4jMkUQuote:
Originally Posted by Castaway
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That is a link to relining a 22 barrel. Here is the link to converting a Remington to 32-20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfFxjX4jMkUQuote:
Originally Posted by Castaway
He's doing it to a #1 rolling block there. Not a boys' rifle.
I would not consider any small single shot a good candidate to convert to .32-20 cartridge; especially a rifle that doesn't have the barrel threaded to the receiver! But even some that do have threaded barrels still are not strong enough for the pressures a .32-20 cartridge operates at. Even a .32 S&W Long is too much for many of these old single shots.
The Hopkins & Allen "medium frame" would be OK, despite being a slip-in barrel. I can't think of any others. The "medium frame" has other defects, though; notably that misbegotten extractor.
Hello:
I read out on the internet that there might be a 32rf brass adaptor that a 22cal nail gun power load was put in adaptor with a 32 cal muzzy ball .
Anybody know where or what on it ?
I just bought a stevens favorite in 32 rim fire and boy it looks pretty decent for its age so looking at options to shoot it as a rimfire with some type of adaptor of sorts.
Anyone here offering a adaptor to work in the 32 rimfire ?
Thank you
Head Shot
My friend Jack Harrison has adapters and the required heeled bullets.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/976898390
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/976899429
Read the little tutorial he has in his listings
Jack has some health issues and is slowing down, so don't wait too long.
Jack still advocates for using .22 nailgun loads (the two mildest ones) but I like to use 6mm acorn blanks with a pinch of Bullseye (1.0 to 1.3 grains). The nailgun loads swell and thus are hard to punch out of the adaptors, shortening their life. The acorn blanks are so short and mild that they practically fall out. Several places sell the acorn blanks. I buy from Gun Dog Supply
https://www.gundogsupply.com/rws-cri...100-count.html
They are more expensive than generic nailgun loads, but you save in the end by not wearing out your adapters.
If you have a lathe or access to one, Ii have a drawing for a clever seater/crimper die. This is the only tool you really need until it becomes necessary to full-length size your brass, but what with the low pressure that doesn't happen often.
It looks like I’ve missed this thread for over a month. Must be my Cataract Surgery healing strangely.
Anywhoooo, I’d first have to examine the specific rifle being considered for conversion, but I will relate that I have had two of the smooth frame low walls converted from rf 32 to cf 32. One just got a cf breech block and was shot with 32 Colt ammo. The other was further modified by reaming the chamber to 32 H&R when that caliber first came out… the bore was pretty marginal, but it seemed to like the 110 grain half Jacketed bullets designed for the M1 Carbine.
As mentioned by friend Marlin93, the folks at Marlin offered both a Ballard single shot and a Model 1892 lever action that right out of the box would accept both 32 rf and 32 (Colt) cf with a simple change of the firing pin. That was the best idea! :mrgreen:
I’ve only had tangential experience with converting any 32 rf boy’s rifle to 32-20, but except for all but the strongest of the breed would steer clear of those conversions. I’ve had the same 10 fingers and the same 2 (slightly modified) eyeballs for nearly 74 years and have become quite fond of them.
Froggie
Again - NO boys' rifle should EVER be converted to .32-20.
DATA:
The bolt thrust of the .32 RF that these guns were designed for, loaded with an 86 grain bullet to 1160 FPS, calculates out to about 760 pounds-force.
The .32-20, loaded conservatively to 1200 fps with the canonical 115 grain bullet, calculates to about 1000 pounds-force.
BTW .32 H&R Mag full loads are something like 1800 lbf, which puts it well above the .22 Hornet.
Hello:
Can a 32 long rimfire stevens favorite be changed to 32 colt long or 32 sw long and be safe assuming rifles in good shape ?
Wasn't to keen on going to 32-20.
But was thinking center fire conversion then load lightly with a 310or 315 lead ball or the 90gr heeled bullet in the stevens favorite 32 cal long rifle if wasnt strong enough for the above mentioned cals.
What's your thoughts on that angle ?
Thank you
Head Shot
Yes, of course. But I much prefer the 1915 Favorite over the '94 pattern, due to the wider link. Not keen on .32 S&W since some factory loads run too hot for the action. Stick to the .32 Long Colt.
[QUOTE=Snakeoil;5530951]To measure is to know. Measure your bore and your chamber and then look up the SAAMI specs for .32 centerfire cartridges. You might have to shoot a heeled bullet depending on the chamber/bore relationship.
I bought 90gr .32 heeled bullets from Old West Bullet Moulds, https://oldwestbulletmoulds.com/ , nice folks to deal with and several items for loading rf ammo.
EdZ
.32rf #2 Rolling Block
Thanks for that info, I just placed an order as a gift to my .32rf ~8^)Quote:
Originally Posted by uscra112
EdZ
That picture looks like the .299" diameter hollow-base bullet that was used in the so-called .32 Colt Long Rifle. The brass was longer and the bullet seated inside, so the lube grooves were protected. Not heeled.Quote:
Originally Posted by EdZ KG6UTS
The ones I have are heeled lead with external lube. I pan lubed with SPG.Quote:
Originally Posted by uscra112