VAdoublegunner
Single-Sixer
I recently traded into a 1986 Ruger SSM with a 4 5/8" barrel. A buddy of mine wanted to sell it, I wanted one, so exchanged a duplicate SS Police Service Six for it. I think we both ended up happy.
So, after perusing the forum archives and other resources, including Brian Pearce's excellent article in Handloader #270 on the 327 Federal Mag and 32H&R Mag, I am setting forth to work up some higher performance loads than the 21K psi standard set for the weaker H&R revolvers so many years ago.
I just tried a first handload based on Pearce's Handloader article using AA#9 and a Sierra 90gr JHC (the LGS didn't have any of the Hornady 100gr XTPs in stock). I must say, true to form, this load delivered the accuracy it was reported to have. I was getting a group in the 2.5-3" range at 50 yards from the little revolver, which isn't too bad for iron sights at that range. Didn't get a chance to chrono it though, but again if true to form it should be pretty impressive. AA#9 is a good powder, but I still get a little grittiness residue. I know that Lil'Gun and H110/WW296 are excellent too.
I also have a Lee TL314-90-SWC tumble lube bullet mold coming in to try casting up a few. It may not be the best cast bullet for the cartridge, but seemed a good inexpensive first mold for a usable plinker bullet. Or it may be a very good bullet. If there ever was a bullet/cartridge that seems economical to shoot for enjoyment and performance, the 32 H&R must be it! I plan to load that with WSF, my favorite go to powder for over 15 years for most lead bullet loads in straight walled cartridges using self developed loads.
There are certainly plenty of conventional pressure level loads out there.
Anyone have any favorite "Ruger level" 32 H&R Mag loads, especially jacketed bullet ones? If you don't feel comfortable posting them here, then please PM me. I have considerable experience as a handloader and load developer for over 45 years, but local knowledge is always a good place to start.
So, after perusing the forum archives and other resources, including Brian Pearce's excellent article in Handloader #270 on the 327 Federal Mag and 32H&R Mag, I am setting forth to work up some higher performance loads than the 21K psi standard set for the weaker H&R revolvers so many years ago.
I just tried a first handload based on Pearce's Handloader article using AA#9 and a Sierra 90gr JHC (the LGS didn't have any of the Hornady 100gr XTPs in stock). I must say, true to form, this load delivered the accuracy it was reported to have. I was getting a group in the 2.5-3" range at 50 yards from the little revolver, which isn't too bad for iron sights at that range. Didn't get a chance to chrono it though, but again if true to form it should be pretty impressive. AA#9 is a good powder, but I still get a little grittiness residue. I know that Lil'Gun and H110/WW296 are excellent too.
I also have a Lee TL314-90-SWC tumble lube bullet mold coming in to try casting up a few. It may not be the best cast bullet for the cartridge, but seemed a good inexpensive first mold for a usable plinker bullet. Or it may be a very good bullet. If there ever was a bullet/cartridge that seems economical to shoot for enjoyment and performance, the 32 H&R must be it! I plan to load that with WSF, my favorite go to powder for over 15 years for most lead bullet loads in straight walled cartridges using self developed loads.
There are certainly plenty of conventional pressure level loads out there.
Anyone have any favorite "Ruger level" 32 H&R Mag loads, especially jacketed bullet ones? If you don't feel comfortable posting them here, then please PM me. I have considerable experience as a handloader and load developer for over 45 years, but local knowledge is always a good place to start.