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Post by imanaggie on Mar 22, 2020 18:20:43 GMT -5
i just recently joined here, but have been lurking for quite a while though. I have begun to compile back info from search past thread but wanted to get some starting guidance on reloading for a .327 Federal Magnum, GP100, 4.2” barrel. Also, I have had a .32 H&R Single Six Bisley ratholed away, shot very little, never reloaded for, that may change as well or I may move out and concentrate on .327 FM only
Anyway, I’ll be using a single stage RCBS JR. press, both cast and jacketed bullets, here are my current intentions and the areas/questions:
1) Dies: Thinking Hornady 2) Bullet weights: Want to replicate factory loadings and develop mild to near factory general loads for 100 and 115/120 grain. My shooting will be primarily target/plinking and the possible home defense. Factory loadings I’ll buy will be one of the several 100 grain offerings and the 120 Buffalo Bore. Any others to consider? 3) Recommended cast bullets in 100/120? (I’m ordering pin gages, but will want to start shooting/reloading even as I may be trying to dial in on the variables. 4) Powder recommendations? 5) Starline or Hornady... 6) Less expensive powder measure recommendation? Previously I only reloaded for rifle, low volume using a balance beam scale, I’ll start with that, but will want to upgrade.
Thanks for giving the above your consideration, and certainly chime in on anything else that should be addressed.
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Post by wheelguns on Mar 22, 2020 18:51:09 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. I reload for both calibers you mention. RCBS dies have always been good to me, and I use the same set for both calibers. The problem that I have had with most store bought 32 cal bullets is the diameter. The throats on all my 327’s will take a .314” pin gauge, and my 32 h&r single 6 will take a .315” pin gauge. The hornady xtp’s are .312” I believe. Check ebay for used pin gauges. I got a complete set of meyer minus pin gauges very reasonable price. As far as powders are concerned, I have had good results with 2400 and h110 for top end loads, and unique for middle of the road loadings. I use starline brass, and have been happy with them. I think federal also makes it. As far as powder measures go, I am spoiled with my rcbs chargemaster, so I can’t really help with a less expensive powder measure. A balance beam scale will certainly work, and coupled with a hand trickler will get it done. Congratulations on the gp100. If it shoots anything like mine, you will be very happy with it.
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Post by bushog on Mar 22, 2020 19:18:19 GMT -5
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Post by oddshooter on Mar 23, 2020 13:47:53 GMT -5
That link that bushog gave you above is 18 of the best pages ever assembled on any shooter's site.
Wheelguns is correct about the sizing concerns. If you don't have the pin gauges, start with trying to drop a bullet of known diameter down each cylinder to determine diameters. If it hangs up at the exit, but you can push it through with your finger; you've got the right size for the cylinder.
GT, Cast Performance, Quality Cast, Acme, SNS, Matts, Montana, and others make nice bullets at reasonable prices. I like cast and coated.
I'm a fan of the Vihtavouri powders; specifically their N340 and their N110. It's more expensive than any other powder, but you get what you pay for. Negligible increase per cartridge. N340 is very stable, it's the cleanest burning, and is also the most accurate I've found for a slower burning powder. Their N110 is a slow powder and is very similar to H110/296, but downloads beautifully.
I really like my RCBS dies and their CS. I love my Redding dies with the micrometer adjustments on the top (more money). Get the sizing right.
I think you will find, like many of us .32 shooters, that you enjoy the 32 H&Rmag even more than the 327fedmag. At $.50 to a $1 a round, the 327fm is not a "Plinkers" caliber. I handload for about $.10, not counting the reused brass. New brass at $.24 is always Starline. CCI for hard primers, and Federal for soft hitting hammers.
Prescut WELCOME !!!
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Post by 2 Dogs on Mar 23, 2020 16:27:09 GMT -5
i just recently joined here, but have been lurking for quite a while though. I have begun to compile back info from search past thread but wanted to get some starting guidance on reloading for a .327 Federal Magnum, GP100, 4.2” barrel. Also, I have had a .32 H&R Single Six Bisley ratholed away, shot very little, never reloaded for, that may change as well or I may move out and concentrate on .327 FM only Anyway, I’ll be using a single stage RCBS JR. press, both cast and jacketed bullets, here are my current intentions and the areas/questions: 1) Dies: Thinking Hornady 2) Bullet weights: Want to replicate factory loadings and develop mild to near factory general loads for 100 and 115/120 grain. My shooting will be primarily target/plinking and the possible home defense. Factory loadings I’ll buy will be one of the several 100 grain offerings and the 120 Buffalo Bore. Any others to consider? 3) Recommended cast bullets in 100/120? (I’m ordering pin gages, but will want to start shooting/reloading even as I may be trying to dial in on the variables. 4) Powder recommendations? 5) Starline or Hornady... 6) Less expensive powder measure recommendation? Previously I only reloaded for rifle, low volume using a balance beam scale, I’ll start with that, but will want to upgrade. Thanks for giving the above your consideration, and certainly chime in on anything else that should be addressed. Lots of guys contributed to that thread but if you need something specific just PM me your contact information. I’ll be glad to get with you.
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Post by Longhunter1750 on Mar 23, 2020 16:44:47 GMT -5
I am fairly new to reloading and have only reloaded for handguns, these were my first attempts at .327 magnum. I have only loaded the 100 gr XTP's, would like to try some cast bullets next.
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Post by sixshot on Mar 23, 2020 19:28:52 GMT -5
Longhunter1750, well it's plain to see you've got a long way to go to get better....... really, that's dang good shooting buddy, keep it up! The 32's & 327's are a whole lot of fun.
Dick
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Post by matt56 on Mar 23, 2020 20:42:53 GMT -5
I had a 4 inch SP-101 a few years back that I did pretty thorough testing with. Honestly I had to work on a lot of loads to get acceptable accuracy. I could never find it with the Hornady XTP which is a shame because it’s basically the only jacketed option. This was back before I cast and I ended up with some 115gr cast bullets from hunters supply. They shot much better than the XTPs and 2400 was the go to powder. I think I got top velocity with Accurate #9 but not the accuracy. 2400 was the winner, I don’t think you can get enough H110 in the case
Also worth mentioning the factory 100gr federal and Speer loads use a highly compressed very fine grain powder.
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Post by imanaggie on Mar 23, 2020 21:14:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome and feedback so far. Bear with me as I accumulate all the various bits and pieces, while life does its best to intervene. In my original post I forgot to make mention of my other .32, a wartime Walther PPK, my POW Dad brought back from Germany upon his liberation. In the late ‘60s, I expressed interest in shooting that PPK. So my Dad went to the local, smallboat/lawn mower/gun shop for ammo. Apparently the only operative term used was “32”, as we went out to shoot with a box of .32 S&W Short. In our ignorance we were able to load the Walther’s magazine, and fire it! Upon firing it would almost eject, but would stovepipe in the ejection port. Thankfully we realized the error of our ways and ceased shooting. So it appears that my destiny has always been with the .32 caliber. I still have that box of .32’s. The price tag on that 50 round box, $3.45......
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