Standard pressure 32/20 loads

[Fowler]

Does anyone have some old standard pressure lead bullet loads for the 32/20 with heavier cast bullets? Looking through a dozen or so loading manuals and online sources we can’t find anything for more than 115gr bullets and we are trying to find some 125-130gr loads to go in a older Smith with slightly oversized throats. Mostly because we have a mold that casts big enough for them.

Not looking for todays stout Ruger stuff, just old mild target loads that are really basically black powder level power so it doesn’t hurt an old gun in spectacular condition.

A link to the loads or even if some one can point to a manual that has these loads would be great.

[leadhound]

Be cautious, doing a quick look, the only loads I saw in that weight range were for Ruger, Contender, and modern rifles.

[squigz]

Not sure if you've seen this, but I try and base my 32-20 off this article, the level one loads at the bottom seem to fit the bill for what you're looking for and can probably tailor them towards your heavier bullet.

It's a starting point with a couple different powders, at least.

www.leverguns.com/articles/paco/3220wcf.htm

[oddshooter]

That's a good article by Paco and he ends it with some decent recipes which all depend on what gun you are loading for.
I have several new Rugers, Contenders, and even Dan Wesson in 32-20. Those 3 are stout handguns and can handle hot; and are tipped with red powder coated bullets, 115grains and up to about 130grains. I've used 4227, 2400, N340, and Unique; 1350fps.


My vintage pieces in good shape:
I've had luck with HP38 and 231 for around 1000fps to 1100fps. I'm waiting to try some VV N310.
Even that may be a little hot for older, weaker 32-20's.

The NEW 32-20's have finally realized much of the potential of the caliber; with new steel.
BUT,
Caution with any vintage handguns you like.


Prescut

[Encore64]

Your best bet is a New Lyman or Lee Loading Manual.

I'm working in this sane wheelhouse.

Bought the small frame Uberti P Jr in 32-20 and just reshaped the front sight.

I'm not a fan of fixed sights, but do own two of them. Both Ubertis and both shoot great windage wise. Regulating elevation and shaping front sight for a better picture.

Hope to see some range reports soon...

[x101airborne]

Got any Trail Boss?

[Encore64]

In the past I've found Unique a good compromise between Pressure and Velocity.

There's no shortage of good bullets, cast, coated or jacketed.