.327 by the inch ?

[needsmostuff]

I am planning on leaping into a new Henry .327 when they hit the shelves but am having a little indecision.
The brass framed octagon barreled one is a dandy , but seems a little heavy for the caliber so looking at the steel models.
Knowing that many here have done a lot of research and adventures in maximum reloading I'd like some thoughts on barrel length. Henry is offering a 16.5" and a 20". Assuming a full charge of slow burning powder would you predict a velocity advantage to the 20" or will 16.5 extract as much as possible from the small case capacity.

[BigBore44]

Can't help you too much with velocity But, if'n I jump in it'll be with the 16" levergun
It'll still be fast enough for my uses and, I Love shorty levers!

BigBore44

[boolitdesigner]

Go here:
www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/327mag.html
There is a lot of information there!

[DiamondD]

I'm thinking mine will be a 16" steel carbine.

[boolitdesigner]

I was told yesterday that mine should be in in the next week or so. So, they are starting to become available.

[DiamondD]

Jan 7, 2017 8:40:24 GMT -5 boolitdesigner said:

I was told yesterday that mine should be in in the next week or so. So, they are starting to become available.

What is the actual street price one these?  I've one of the brass frame .22s but can't remember even a ball park figure of what I paid for it.  Which one did you get?

[boolitdesigner]

I don't know what mine will cost yet, but I did see a Big Boy Steel in 41 mag for $759 at another dealer.

[bigbore442001]

Looking at what the gun does from a 16 inch barrel it is no slouch.

[Encore64]

I have a 22" custom TC Carbine in 327 Federal. It produces 2100 fps with American Eagle 100 grn ammo.

I have an order placed for a 20" Henry Steel. Already have a scope and mount waiting on it.