Strength of Single Six 32 H&R

[BearStopper]

Are guys loading heavy loads in this model? I realize it is not a .327 but just wondering if one can load it to similiar pressures or at least heavier than standard H&R loads? I have a 4 5/8" adjustable sight variation.

 

[Cholo]

Here's a start:

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=100380&start=0

 

[2 dogs]

You wont make 327 levels, but I have loaded my 32s pretty hot. I personally dont believe you can get enough SLOW buring powder in the case to hurt the Ruger 32's. But as always YMMV so BE CAREFUL!!!

 

[flatgate]

I routinely shoot 115 gr. hard cast bullets over a stiff charge (no airspace to speak of in the case) of W-296 in my .32's. A firm crimp is definitely needed.

flatgate

 

[Aggie01]

I got a 76 grain swc moving over 1500 fps in mine with unique.
I will not be telling anyone the charge weight. Work up slowly.

 

[Pete]

Aggie01. First where did you find that bullet and how accurate is that little pill? Second,what do you shoot with it?

 

[FrontSite]

Not even close to .327 pressure but like others have said fill the case
(bottom of bullet) with slow burning powder and you will have a nice load.

I like 10.2g of H-110 with a mag primer over a 95-100g SWC...
Shoots about 1150 out of my 5" & 6" SSM's and the 9" is even more fun :lol:

FrontSite

 

[5of7]

In the super single six, I have loaded 10-1/2 gr. of 2400 behind the 100 gr. Hornady and got 1350 out of it.

The 115 gr. cast bullet gets 1150 with 8 gr. of 2400 in the same gun.

 

[gak]

Bowen, Clements, et al, are converting .
H&Rs to .327 and so obviously feel the frame is up to the new round at twice the pressure. Admittedly that's with a new cylinder and I don't know whether heat treatment is different from the stock cylinder, etc., of that new part, but again, the rest of the gun sure seems up to virtually anything--within reason--you might drum up.

 

[Aggie01]

Aggie01. First where did you find that bullet and how accurate is that little pill? Second,what do you shoot with it?

http://www.hunterssupply.com/
my LGS had a box of 500 of them for $35. I have only shot paper with it so far. I call them my lil' flyin' acorns. Haven't found the right load to make it shoot like I like so far.

 

[Pete]

Thank you ! I was wondering how those light bullets stabilized in a Ruger??

 

[Landric]

I got 1036 fps using 2400 and a 135 grain LFN in my 4 5/8" Single Six. No pressure signs, so I'm sure I could go higher, but I haven't had the chance to try yet. Once my group buy 115 grain Keith bullet mould arrives I'll be doing a lot more experimentation near the top end.