oldsam
.240 Incinerator
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Post by oldsam on Oct 28, 2022 18:47:59 GMT -5
I picked up a beater 32 H&R off GB. I wanted to have a cool little light weight packing pistol (Thanks Mr. Taffin, I am following your lead)_. It will have one of Ronnie's #5 grips at the end.
I am thinking the obvious choice of 327 Federal, but figured I would get opinions here.
Also, anyone know any up and coming single action smiths'?
Clements retired or close, most of the other established guys are either close to retired or booked out for years. JRH is closest at about a year wait.
I thought if there was any new guys out in the world they would be here or someone would know who.
I would love to find one here in MT or WY, but can mail if needed.
Thanks up front!
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Post by taffin on Oct 28, 2022 18:55:25 GMT -5
CHECK WITH BEN FORKIN IN MONTANA. PERSONALLY I WOULD LEAVE IT A .32 AND DO THE OTHER STUFF YOU MENTION.
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 28, 2022 19:07:55 GMT -5
I don't know anything about Ben Forkin, but I'd listen to JT.
The 32 Magnum is nearly the perfect cartridge if you handload.
The 32 Magnum with stout loads pushing the GT 115 grn Cast HP is just about right for most stuff.
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Post by flyingzebra on Oct 28, 2022 19:09:15 GMT -5
Good luck finding anyone who can do the frame modification and make the cylinder who can also get it done inside the schedule of a year
I'm with Mr Taffin on the suggestion to do whatever else you'd want to do to it now and run it as a 32 H&R
It's a great little cartridge
Might surprise you
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Post by 500fksjr on Oct 28, 2022 19:10:20 GMT -5
If you look on here you can find reloading info on 32 H&R mag that will do everything you want with in close proxy to the 327 mag with out the ear spliting mag issues...I own several of each cal and find that 90 pct of the time I am shooting one of 3 loads in 32 H&R...my 2 cents...
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Post by 500fksjr on Oct 28, 2022 19:13:18 GMT -5
I picked up a beater 32 H&R off GB. I wanted to have a cool little light weight packing pistol (Thanks Mr. Taffin, I am following your lead)_. It will have one of Ronnie's #5 grips at the end. I am thinking the obvious choice of 327 Federal, but figured I would get opinions here. Also, anyone know any up and coming single action smiths'? Clements retired or close, most of the other established guys are either close to retired or booked out for years. JRH is closest at about a year wait. I thought if there was any new guys out in the world they would be here or someone would know who. I would love to find one here in MT or WY, but can mail if needed. Thanks up front! Check on Bobby Tyler or John Powers... |
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 28, 2022 19:15:07 GMT -5
Good luck finding anyone who can do the frame modification and make the cylinder who can also get it done inside the schedule of a year I'm with Mr Taffin on the suggestion to do whatever else you'd want to do to it now and run it as a 32 H&R It's a great little cartridge Might surprise you The wait time is only going to get worse as the masters all retire off. My most treasured custom revolvers are from JRH and Clements. I'm glad to have them... |
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Post by flyingzebra on Oct 28, 2022 19:38:49 GMT -5
The wait time is only going to get worse as the masters all retire off Another consideration is the price I seriously doubt anyone who follows someone like JRH will be nearly as affordable Going with his shop, the client is getting prices from fifteen years ago |
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pete
.30 Stingray
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Post by pete on Oct 28, 2022 20:07:57 GMT -5
I'll add to the list that says leave it a 32 mag. its a versatile cartridge with plenty of power. Brian Pierce had a great article on the 32s in handloader, there were some healthy loads in it, maybe someone here can tell us the issue? theres plenty of good load advice on this forum if you search it. Ive shot the RCBS 98SWC thru a frying pan at 100yds. why would you need more out of a 32? its also 20oz. pop bottle accurate at the same range. shoot it, learn it, enjoy it, you can always buy a 327 later if you think you need more.
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oldsam
.240 Incinerator
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Post by oldsam on Oct 28, 2022 20:14:45 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice gents. I will check with Ben Forkin. Clements did a flat top conversion from 357 to 38-40 with the #5 grip and it is the most comfortable SA I have ever picked up. I have a second 32 single six that is in good shape and shoots well. I will look around here for some cast load data and keep the one that shoots best.
My two Clements did before he retired are two of my treasures as well.
I will add a base MT pin, slug the barrel and apply two dogs plan with the correct size (indicated by lube star) and clean up the trigger.
I have a 480 that cut the groups from 6"+ factory to a consistent 1" to 1.5" at 20 yds when I went from .476 to .478.
Thanks again everyone!
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 28, 2022 20:20:44 GMT -5
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Post by gunsbam45 on Oct 28, 2022 20:39:15 GMT -5
CHECK WITH BEN FORKIN IN MONTANA. PERSONALLY I WOULD LEAVE IT A .32 AND DO THE OTHER STUFF YOU MENTION. X2 Also, please show us your Clements guns! |
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woody
.375 Atomic
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Post by woody on Oct 28, 2022 21:04:35 GMT -5
I would leave it a .32 mag. The .327 bug never caught me. Had a few sold them. I’m not one to try to turn the .327 into. .357. I will just use a .357 if I need more than the .32 mag.
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Post by kings6 on Oct 28, 2022 21:23:12 GMT -5
When the 327 came out I bought an adjustable sight bisley 32 and sent but go John Gallagher for his first conversion to 327. Neat gun but didn’t seem to do anything it wouldn’t go in the original 32 mag. It went down the road with no regrets. I’d just tweak it like I normally do and shoot it!
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Post by bearskinner on Oct 28, 2022 22:43:17 GMT -5
I had the cylinder reamed forward to chamber long bullets, or 327 brass, with short bullets, but my accuracy load is pretty much a nice warm 32H&R
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