jaztym
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Wild about the cartridge; thoughts on an old inquiry
By accident, while surfing the net looking for info on the 32-20, I chanced across this link to your interest in the caliber.
I'm happy to say that I likewise enjoy shooting this round.
By way of background, I presently own a Smith Model 1905 V.4 manufactured sometime in 1930s' and load unique 3.2 grns pushing 115 grns lead bullet. This gives me 600 FPS velocity by my chronograph and is pleasant to shoot without stressing the firearm or barrel leading. Brass life seems to be good also!
You could call it an all day plinker!
One of your respondents spoke of scarcity of ammo and might have mentioned cost. Not every dealer stocks this stuff and it can be pricey when found. Reloading is an excellent way to mitigate this if you do or would consider reloading. It's an easy cartridge to reload with reasonable care to avoid damaging the thin cases.
I may have some additional reloading data derived from Phil Sharpes' reloading manual for revolvers if you're interested. Or you could look for the manual itself. Would have to wait until I complete my relocation to N. Carolina to search for any info.
Someone also responded that you'd be better off shooting something like the .32 H&R round. Inspite of arguments supporting this tact, it still remains that it's still not the 32-20.
Likewise, I've owned a MINT condition Colt Pol. Pos Spec in 32-20 And foolishly passed up a Browning M53 NIB and presently looking for one used or a Marlin 1894. I realize rifle loadings would be different and not interchangeable with revolvers.
Anyway, love to talk about the cartridge and shooting in general. Hope this is still info of use to you.
Regards.....
By accident, while surfing the net looking for info on the 32-20, I chanced across this link to your interest in the caliber.
I'm happy to say that I likewise enjoy shooting this round.
By way of background, I presently own a Smith Model 1905 V.4 manufactured sometime in 1930s' and load unique 3.2 grns pushing 115 grns lead bullet. This gives me 600 FPS velocity by my chronograph and is pleasant to shoot without stressing the firearm or barrel leading. Brass life seems to be good also!
You could call it an all day plinker!
One of your respondents spoke of scarcity of ammo and might have mentioned cost. Not every dealer stocks this stuff and it can be pricey when found. Reloading is an excellent way to mitigate this if you do or would consider reloading. It's an easy cartridge to reload with reasonable care to avoid damaging the thin cases.
I may have some additional reloading data derived from Phil Sharpes' reloading manual for revolvers if you're interested. Or you could look for the manual itself. Would have to wait until I complete my relocation to N. Carolina to search for any info.
Someone also responded that you'd be better off shooting something like the .32 H&R round. Inspite of arguments supporting this tact, it still remains that it's still not the 32-20.
Likewise, I've owned a MINT condition Colt Pol. Pos Spec in 32-20 And foolishly passed up a Browning M53 NIB and presently looking for one used or a Marlin 1894. I realize rifle loadings would be different and not interchangeable with revolvers.
Anyway, love to talk about the cartridge and shooting in general. Hope this is still info of use to you.
Regards.....