32 H&R is nice

[jkor]

Given the same calculated fl lb of energy. 32 H&R is very soft shooting compared to 38 special. The wife approves.

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[Cerberus Group]

It can recoil less, yet give up very little in the ballistic arena.

 

[jkor]

Had the chrono out yesterday. 38 special 125gr Barry's 4.6 #2 was only 750fps Barry's seem to run slower probably more friction. FMJ's tend to run at least low 800 fps.32 h&r Remington HTP, 85 gr was around 970. I was able to match the factory ammo velocity easily with the two powders I tried (be-86, and aa #5) used 90gr Sierra .312 bullets. Murom SPP's

 

[oremike]

I like the 32 H&R Mag. When I shot Cowboy Action my Ruger SSM Bisley was my offside gun.

 

[CountryGent]

I always thought the .32 H&R Magnum never got the respect it is due. Ditto it's bigger brother .327 Federal Magnum. I get why the anemic .32 S&W and, to a lesser extent, .32 S&W Long has faded away. But the .32s from the 80s and the 21st century are solid performers.

 

[dangerranger60]

I have a couple of 32 H&R MAG revolvers. they shoot well, they hold 6 rounds in the same cylinder size as holds 5 38 spl. But CA won't let me carry them. [ not on the Approved list] DR

 

[ma96782]

LOL. Think of it as : It's just another way that CA is looking out for your SAFETY.

Aloha, Mark

 

[billdeserthills]

I have a couple of 32 H&R MAG revolvers. they shoot well, they hold 6 rounds in the same cylinder size as holds 5 38 spl. But CA won't let me carry them. [ not on the Approved list] DR

Likely because no manufacturer bothered to pay CA the money to 'review that product'

 

[Spitpatch]

Handgun legend Skeeter Skelton was reported to be "nearly apoplectic" when the .32 HRM came out, exclaiming something like this:

":There is absolutely NO use for this cartridge. The .32-20 WCF has been filling this niche perfectly for over a century."

Other than the "monumental" advantage (enjoyed by lazy handloaders) of the HRM of not having to lube cases before sizing as a result of the minimal taper case, Skelton (as usual) was absolutely right.

This is no different than someone producing a straight-walled .30-30, and claiming it is an improvement or "necessary" or "better" in some ethereal way.

 

[Greg S]

Just picked up a S&W Model 16 6", 1k of SL brass and two MP Molds, a 32 hbwc mold and a 105/100 HP mold. Already have a RCBS 90 gr rnfp CM, a 115 hp and 135 hp molds too. 32s are a sickness.