Hey guys!
I thought it would be a good idea to start a thread discussing some "pet loads" for the 32-20 (revolver) as most all the reloading info out there is for rifle pressures, and I've been extremely frustrated not to find any information that I could use in print.
My pet load:
85 gr Lyman 312 plain based bullet with WW alloy (drops at .311), sized and lubed in a .312 sizer with NRA formula.
Swagged to final size as a round nosed wad cutter (.312") in homemade CH swag-o-matic dies and press. (Gets rid of improperly filled flaws and rounded bases!)
Mixed brass head-stamp WW, RP
CCI #200 Small rifle primers
4 gr W231 powder
Medium crimp at front crimp groove.
Chronograph at 785-850 FPS.
Point of aim was at 12 o'clock at a paper plate at 25 yards off a steady rest.
Grouped inside the pie plate without anything missing.
Fired from a 1925 era Colt new army special revolver with 5 inch barrel
At 15-20 yards will knock down the 6-8" steel plates every time! (When aimed at 12 o'clock)
Yes, I am extremely happy that I finally found a load for this light weight bullet!
Recoil is almost non existent and similar to a light 38 Special.
Please share any successes that you've had. Maybe they can add our data to the archives after some consensus has been reached.
Many thanks to NoZombies for his help troubleshooting my issues!