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Post by DiamondD on Feb 9, 2017 0:31:19 GMT -5
Anyone know if these will have a proper 32 barrel or did they stick .308 on there like everyone else seems to do?
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 9, 2017 13:00:09 GMT -5
Not sure who "everyone else" is, but I'd be surprised if they used anything except .311" bore stock.
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Post by dougader on Feb 9, 2017 22:47:00 GMT -5
T/C Contender barrels are .308 for the 32 H&R mag
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 9, 2017 22:48:46 GMT -5
T/C Contender barrels are .308 for the 32 H&R mag Yes, 32-20 as well. Reeder uses .308" on his 32s. As far as I know, everyone else uses .311-312". |
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Post by DiamondD on Feb 10, 2017 23:15:29 GMT -5
Yeah probably shouldn't have said "everyone" else . Even the custom TC barrel makers use .308; although JD Jones might not.
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 10, 2017 23:33:55 GMT -5
My MGM Custom TC is .311" 1 in 16 twist too. No doubt it works either way.
Guess just a personal preference.
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Post by DiamondD on Feb 13, 2017 18:49:31 GMT -5
My MGM Custom TC is .311" 1 in 16 twist too. No doubt it works either way. Guess just a personal preference. That is interesting maybe I'll call them. On their site they are .308. |
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Post by bullseye on Feb 13, 2017 19:11:08 GMT -5
MGM 327 Federal barrels are listed under .311 bore, I just ordered a 12" Contender barrel last week.
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 13, 2017 19:20:48 GMT -5
If you go to the "Build a Barrel" option, the 32-20 is available in either .308" or .311".
The 32 Long, 32 Magnum, and 327 Federal are .311"
This is the crew that started with Fred at Bullberry, eventually forming VVCG, then selling out and becoming MGM. I've dealt with them about 25 years.
I really like their barrels and they kindly mark the bore diameter and twist rated on them. Its covered by the forearm when assembled.
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Post by 500fksjr on Feb 14, 2017 9:09:39 GMT -5
Not sure who "everyone else" is, but I'd be surprised if they used anything except .311" bore stock. FYI...I called Henry today an spoke with Keith...Barrels/Brass or Steel frame are .312 dia based off 32 H & R per he.... |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Feb 14, 2017 9:51:33 GMT -5
this is good to know... I wrote them about doing a 32 caliber about a year ago... looks like I need a 20" steel model for CASS... I like the looks of the brass model, but with the smaller bore & heavier octagon barrel it think it's too heavy for it's target group of shooters, from my collection being a 32 it fits in as a women or kids CAS set, so the rifle should be as light as possible... I thought about trying to get a carbine lever, ( carbine gun doesn't hold the required for CAS 10 cartridges )... hmmm... maybe with the 32 H&R though??? because I have big hands... but in reality I'll be shooting my 45 Colt, so someone with smaller hands is likely to be using the 32 anyway...  this one may move towards the top of the list, when they get released... |
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 14, 2017 10:07:19 GMT -5
Not sure who "everyone else" is, but I'd be surprised if they used anything except .311" bore stock. FYI...I called Henry today an spoke with Keith...Barrels/Brass or Steel frame are .312 dia based off 32 H & R per he.... That's great news and just as expected. Should be able to use same ammo in Single Sevens, SP-101, TC Carbine and Henry without increasing pressure. Found on their site where the 16.5" Henry Steel should weigh 6.5 lbs. I'll go for the 20" that should only be a few ounces more. Appreciate your effort and follow up on this. |
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Post by 500fksjr on Feb 14, 2017 12:27:47 GMT -5
I ordered a 20 inch brass frame today from LGS...should be fun
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Post by DiamondD on Feb 16, 2017 2:50:34 GMT -5
Not sure who "everyone else" is, but I'd be surprised if they used anything except .311" bore stock. FYI...I called Henry today an spoke with Keith...Barrels/Brass or Steel frame are .312 dia based off 32 H & R per he.... Good to know, now I really have a dilemma. I think for my uses a TC barrel would make more sense. The only reason I was leaning towards the Henry was because I wanted it to be able to digest the same ammo as my SP 101 and Single Seven. I really think pushing oversized bullets through a .308 bbl ahead of a 45,000 psi cartridge is a bad idea. A TC barrel would certainly be cheaper. I know the correct answer is to buy them both. Need to do some thinking. Dean |
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Post by williamiorg on Feb 19, 2017 10:30:12 GMT -5
I have a 24" TC barrel in .32 HHeR.My wife and I use it as a walking around varmint rifle. It weighs less than 6lbs. With Williams Guide receiver sight. The throat is large enough to handle .314" bullets. The .308" bore is not a handicap. Many years ago I tried to push bullets as fast as possible. I finally worked out that 115- to 130-grain bullets at 1,300fps or less was about ideal for raccoons and porcupine.
The 24" bull barrel is a "self opener" in the TC carbine which is important in the field. The barrel is quiet enough that the occasional shot is not an ear ringer.
The rimmed cartridge is important when wearing gloves. Gloves with rimless cartridges are a problem. We have a 24" .300 Whisper barrel with the ejector which is useful for the hunter in winter.
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