32-20--32-40

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:20 pm

Can`t remember if i asked this before but if i did i don`t remember

Can 32-20 ammo be reloaded using 32-40 dies?

msmith1228 · Post by **msmith1228** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:24 pm

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:32 pm

Does anyone shoot and reload 32-40?

dave in maine · Post by **dave in maine** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:14 pm

every now and then i take the marlin ballard in 32-40 out and dust it off. mostly it's a safe queen....dave

Bruce Scott · Post by **Bruce Scott** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:18 pm

I have a .32-40 rifle built on a Martini action and do my own reloading in both black and smokeless. Haven't done any for some time though.

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:26 pm

One 94 Winchester in 32-40 is on my gotta have it list

ollogger

allhands · Post by **allhands** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:29 pm

Hi there. I just got my first 32-40. I ordered dies, brass, and bullets from Midway USA. I found an old 1967 Lyman reloading manual, and will use the data from that as a guide for my Win 94. I have not loaded/shot the rifle yet, so I can't really say how successful i will be, but later this week, I will be doing some shooting/reloading..

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:33 pm

I have this old reloading tool for that caliber, bullet mold and all.
Anyone interested.

allhands · Post by **allhands** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:50 pm

I am interested! Although I'm not sure how that tool works......I'll PM you

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:02 pm

As i don`t have a 32-40 i`m not sure if the die in it is the right one, i assume it is. I also don`t know if ya need more than one die.

allhands · Post by **allhands** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:54 pm

I'm willing to take a shot at it! Looks interesting, and since I do have dies/brass on the way it will be interesting to see if this tool works. I do cast some of my own bullets, so it will be fun to find out what diameter this mould comes out with. Anyway, I'll take it. If it works I will post pics etc....despite the fact that I just found out my cheapo digital camera is finished. My wife's 2 are OK though, and will get pics when she comes home.(Since I don't know how her cameras work!!!!) I can never figure out where the film goes!! Do they still make film? Cash on the way to you sir.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:44 pm

I have a Ruger #1 heavy barrel target rifle chambered in .32-40.
I breech seat a 170gr. NEI PB bullet in it with 14gr. 4227 for just over 1400 fps and 1/2" groups at 100yd.

The first time I fired that load I thought only the primer fires. I opened the breech to check the bore for a stuck bullet. The bore was clear so I checked the spotting scope and sure enough a hole appeared right in the center of the bulls eye at the 100 yd target.

It`s like shooting a 12 lb. rifle chambered in .22 short.

No need to re size these cases, just clean and re prime them.
I use soft bullets and SPG lube and size the bullets to .323.
My barrel is a Douglas 8MM Schutzen Match grade 30".

hfcable · Post by **hfcable** » Tue May 01, 2012 11:48 am

I have one, and have only used light target loads, so far. the gun was set up as someones target gun....it is a marlin 1893 :

musta been a real honey when new, is mechanically perfect and perfect bore.

would like to take it hunting for deer one day

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