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Ya, sure, ya-betch'ya!

flatgate

:D
 
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=270

Read it and weep :cry:

The 32 mag is what I use because thats what I have. With this ammo and my vaquerito, I fear nuthing on the planet. :wink:
 
As a fan of the 32 mag, I'd say this round serves a useful purpose. It's a good reminder to stay away from bears.
 
Read it and laughed. "While we have not tried it, based on our knowledge of other like-designed revolver loads in 357, and 44, this bullet should easily penetrate a large bear’s skull. "

If that's all one had, it's worth a try - go down fightin' - but if one knows there to be in an area with something that could willingly and wantingly do you harm, wouldn't it be sensible and worthwhile to bring a better tool for the job?
Should a circumstance develop, with adrenaline and fear in motion, putting a tiny bullet into an area that's moving in hopes of stopping said movement is slim.
 
At least we can be tickled here. The 32 really is what I use though. I always carry spray first.

I knew this was going to be amusing to some. o :D
 
Well, since BB hasn't tested it yet, how bout you giving it a try and get back to us. Well, bring flatgate's little stuffed one to your hospital room as a get well gift. :)
 
It won't ever happen, I am personally protected by God and boundless goodluck. I've made it through much worse with much less.
 
It won't ever happen, I am personally protected by God and boundless goodluck. I've made it through much worse with much less. :lol:

dang double tap
 
Great then why even carry and/or consider these then. Might as well go completely unarmed with all that protection and good fortune. ;)
 
If that was the only gun I had... I'd rather have it (BB .32mag +p) than nothing at all (and some "hotter-than-hayties" bear spray)
 
Darn, where was this load when I did my article. I know a couple of people I could have let borrow a .32 and I am pretty sure I can find some bears.
 
This bullet has only marginally higher sectional density than .25 caliber 87 grain bullet.

Since BB is touting this load by mentioning it in connection to bears, are we to believe that BB also thinks that a 25/20 with an 87 grain bullet is viable against bears ?
 
Somebody should shoot the skull of a freshly harvested Big Bear and see if it went in... we'll probably have to wait till "Big Bear" season or until someone gets eaten by a Big Bear to find out how the Buffalo Bore .32 H&R mag +p worked. :wink:
 
I have no knowledge of the 32 cal's but I think I remember Elmer Keith writing about killing a runaway horse and some other assorted animals with a 32/20 Colt revolver. He seemed to think it was adequate in a pinch.
 
Granted hardly the same thing, but my Airweight.32 Mag goes with me literally everywhere. One of its possibly intended duties I hope to never encounter, is to put down a wounded deer or other animal off the highway. I had the unfortunate circumstance of coming across such a crossing accident. The "hitter" had fled the scene, but fortunately a patrolman shortly happened by and with his .357 (this was years ago) did the deed on the young mulie buck to put it out of suffering. That incident was pretty strong on the senses and stuck with me. My .357 K goes with me lots of places too, but not "as" always/everywhere. I won't argue relative effectiveness in virtually all anticipated circumstances, but I figure 100 gr of a properly placed "warm" .32 Mag would do the trick if called upon as well. I know properly-placed anything including a .22 will also, but I figure .32M even moreso. No, the .32 is not my primary in bear country :)
 
I have a feeling this is a "PC" method of Buffalo Bore marketing this as a self-defense round.......

No one in their right mind would rely on a .32, no matter how hot, to stop any kind of bear.

It's probably not much hotter than a .327 Fed. Mag.
 
If that's the only gun you have....well...maybe you should trade it up before you go into bear country...

Just sayin....from a 32 fan
 
Also a .32 fan, I'll have to say I almost fell off my chair with Flatgate's teddy bear.- some things just strike you :) A man's got to know his (gun's) limitations!
 
Just finished casting some bullets for my 32 cal revolvers-

Yogi & Boo Boo-Watch out
 
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