Lee 314 91 for 32 ACP?

[fal_762x51]

Well, another mistake made by buying a 32 ACP pistol. I already have a Lee 314 91 for my 7.62 Toks, 32 S&W, and 7.62 Nagant. I would prefer not to buy another mold. However, it maybe too heavy. Does anyone load this boolit for the 32 ACP with HP-38 powder?

[Outpost75]

The bullet weight is not a problem as long as you can seat bullet out to 0.955" minimum overall cartridge length and if rounds chamber and extract unfired without resistance. Start load 1.7 grains of Bullseye. Increase up to 2.0 grains if needed for reliable function. 2.5 Unique also OK.

With W231 or HP 38 start at 2 grains and increase up to 2.2 only if needed for reliable function .

[fal_762x51]

Thank you. The VZ61 will appreciate it.

[Outpost75]

Thank you. The VZ61 will appreciate it.

Vz61 will tolerate heavier loads. 2 grains of TiteGroup or 3 grains of Autocomp. Can also use these with .309" diameter 90-grain Hornady XTP or the older Remington and Winchester 93-grain .30 Luger FMJs or 7.62x25 military pulls.

[fal_762x51]

Appreciate the input, gents. Data has been saved

[Alferd Packer]

I do wish the poster to also add in the weight of the bullet.
I forget the weight of the bullet as goes with a mold number.
Thank you.

[fal_762x51]

It's up there. I put 91 for some reason (probably thinking about the factory 71 grain). It's 90 grain, plus the powder coat.

[Alferd Packer]

Thanks fal.

[GooseGestapo]

I’d stop at 1.8gr of HP38.
I shoot them with good results from a KelTec and a Beretta M81@ 1.8gr.
2.1gr starts showing primer distress and hard cycling of actions.
After destroying a Beretta TomCat, I’m a bit shy with the little .32.

Positive function is all your looking for.