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Post by subsonic on Sept 9, 2012 8:33:29 GMT -5
If a fellow wanted a second cylinder for his .32H&R Single Six in .327 Federal, would he be better off to buy a .22 cylinder or a .32 cylinder to start with? It seems like either would work, but the .22 cylinder would allow a completely new chamber, vs lengthening the already bored .32 H&R. Is there a difference other than that that would make this a bad idea? .22 cylinders are much more plentiful and cheap as well...
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Post by maxcactus on Sept 9, 2012 9:57:27 GMT -5
Subsonic, I asked a similar question some time back and IIRC, the general concensus was the any factory Single Six cylinder would be too short - that you'd need a custom longer cylinder made and the barrel extension cut back to fit.
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Post by bushog on Sept 12, 2012 21:41:13 GMT -5
Bowen Classic Arms:
NO. B331 (*) DEEPEN CHAMBERS IN FACTORY CYLINDER TO .327 FEDERAL For those customers who already have a cylinder in .32 H&R and wish to have the chambers deepened to accomodate the .327 Federal Magnum cartridge.
B331 from $125.00
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Post by 2 Dogs on Sept 12, 2012 21:52:16 GMT -5
Even if you could cut 327 chambers in a standard single six cylinder, you would have to shoot bullets so short you wouldnt gain any of the advantages a 327 offers.
I havent checked Bowens website myself, but I would suggest bushogs post refers to the Smith and Wesson 32's and some others but NOT the Single Six.
Even a full length Single Six cylinder wont accomodate some of the longer 120 plus grain bullets because they are just too long.
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Post by Gary @ R&G on Sept 12, 2012 21:54:47 GMT -5
Bowens website is a little confusing. Then B331 option is listed under Ruger SA options but in his packages the RS06 has the follwing information.
NO. RS06 (2) .327 MAG. SINGLE-SIX CYLINDER CONVERSION Designed specifically for the .32 H&R Single-Sixes, this procedure affords a simple, cost-effective conversion to the wonderful .327 Magnum cartridge that utilizes the factory barrel. Includes the necessary long-body cylinder,shortening the barrel extension and recutting the forcing cone. The action is tuned and cylinder reblued. Also applicable to both blue and stainless steel Vaqueros. Please note: this conversion is available only for center-fire guns. Please see the OPTIONS section for a variety of additional modifications available.
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Post by bushog on Sept 13, 2012 17:59:58 GMT -5
Hmmmm. 2 Dogs very may be right...again.
I have had that conversation about the Smith conversions with Hamilton.
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Post by AxeHandle on Sept 13, 2012 20:56:31 GMT -5
John has his 357 Single Six for sale again over on the Ruger Forum... Any custom Single Six fan's "set" sure needs one of those.. Hope he sells it quick!
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Post by tas6691 on Sept 13, 2012 21:10:50 GMT -5
Axe!! Would you hush for a day or so!! I'm trying to raise $$ to relieve him of that SS. After buying Bushog's Bowen 44 special Bisley I need time ya blabbermouth!!
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Post by bushog on Sept 13, 2012 23:44:46 GMT -5
Hi Jack!
(couldn't help it!)
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Post by 2 Dogs on Sept 14, 2012 6:43:20 GMT -5
Stan has so much Jack in him he needs a ladder to get down for breakfast!!
Be advised, if you are considering a custom cylinder for the Single Six to convert it to 327 Federal, the cylinder Bowen sells is STILL a shade short IMO. The 327 Federal really starts to shine when you shoot 120 grain bullets in it. You can NOT seat the LBT design bullets that I have seen which more of the bullet out of the case and less in it in Bowens cylinder. I would have a custom cylinder made for the gun AFTER I decided what overall length bullet I would want to shoot. More, the 327 Federal would do well with even 130 to 140 grain bullets but then again maybe not in the Single Six platform.
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Post by sal on Sept 14, 2012 10:29:18 GMT -5
2 Dogs is right, I shoot 95 grn pb swc and its ok, but the Veral Smith 130 swc gc over h/ 110 really shoot well . 2 Dogs, you were right, H/110 doesn't shoot that well with 95 swc. Thanks
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Post by 2 Dogs on Sept 14, 2012 16:38:47 GMT -5
Just like the 44 mag, the efficiency of the 32 mag with heavier bullets is amazing.
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