reloading .32-20

[hillcountry]

Hillcountry here,
I have never reloaded .32-20. What dies should I get?
I have 500 Oregon Trail 115 gr. sized to 0.313".
Thanks

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Probably ones for a 32-20 would work the best:lol: :lol:
Just couldn't help myself. :wink:
I have several of Lees including 44-40 and I'm happy with them
Jim

Welcome to the Forum

 

[DeletedMember275]

I prefer Lyman dies for any cartridge that I plan to shoot mostly/solely cast bullets in, due to their excellent 'M' die for expanding the case necks.

 

[5of7]

I would only add that because of that delicate neck, it is quite difficult to get a good crimp on 32/20 brass so a Lee factory crimp die is a good thing to have also.

Loading accurate loads for the 32/20 for a revolver is difficult at best. I found that the only powder that produced shot to shot variations that were acceptable was AA7.

Good luck.... 8)

 

[mhblaw]

Been using Redding dies for over 20 years, no problems. Also like the OT bullet, but IIRC is sized .312.

 

[Rainman]

1+ on the Lee Factory Crimp die. I use all RCBS dies but I have the FCD for everything requiring a good roll crimp that won't crush the neck / shoulder.

Dan

 

[hillcountry]

Thanks for all of the information about the dies.
I ordered a set of Lyman dies with the M die and a
Lee FCD.
Hillcountry

 

[mr surveyor]

I hope you guys have all the answers on loading for the .32 WCF/32-20 for me in a couple of months. If we can round up the necessary parts, my son and I are going to rebuild an original Winchester 73 (made around 1888 per the SN), and we'll need some recipes for fairly light loads. It all depends on how well the barrel cleans up though. My Dad bought it for a "wall hanger" from an antique store in the early/mid 60's.