.32 mag load ??

[Robster]

I have a Lyman 311316 mold. 115 grain GC FP. I am looking for any load data you may have for using either 2400 or Unique. I will be shooting it through my Ruger .32 mag. Not the Vaquerito, the regular NM (Single six or is it BH) style

Thanks for any info you can share.

Robster

[jforwel]

Here is a link to Taffin Tests but with lighter bullets. Thought it might be useful if you get different components.

handloads.com/loaddata/taffin.asp?Caliber=32%20Magnum&Weight=All&type=Handgun&Order=Powder&Source=

I have had good luck with 3.8gr of Unique and a cast 115gr FP which leaves my 4 5/8" Single Six at 865fps. If you get some H110 use 10.0gr with the same bullet for 1154fps.

[jforwel]

I re-read your post after I posted. My bullet is not a GC but does very well at the listed velocities.

[mesabi]

The heaviest bullets I've used in my S&W 16 and Ruger Bisley have been Speer 100 grain JSPs.

In his "Pet Loads" tests of the .32 Magnum, Ken Waters used a Lyman #3118 mold that threw 116 grain bullets with his alloy. Powders listed with this bullet are SR-7625, Unique, 800-X, SR-4756, Blue Dot, Accurate #7, and HS-5. (Waters lists HS-5 as a shotshell powder; I'm not sure what the current equivalent may be.)

His most accurate loads with this bullet were 3.6 gr Unique at 862 fps (from a Ruger's 6-1/2" barrel); 4.5 gr 800-X at 963 fps (listed as the most accurate load); and 5.1 gr HS-5 at 1,010 fps. Federal 100 primers were used in all loads. Hope this helps.

Ian

[Lee Martin]

I've shot 3.5 of Unique with good success under a 115 grain cast.

-Lee
www.singleactions.com

[Robster]

Thanks for alll of the info. I appreciate it and will let you know the results of the loads.

Rob

[blackhawk44]

I found Ken Waters to be correct in choosing 800X. His 4.5 gr 800X and your bullet work perfectly.