Steve2md
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I picked up an Iver Johnson break top .32SW a few years ago for $60. it came as parts in a zip lock baggie. I finally got around to refinishing it and assembling it (initial assembly, still need a hand spring and grips) yesterday.
Here are my questions:
Since this pistol dates at 1909-1911, I plan to run BP in it, as IJ was still using up their stock of BP parts at that time, and there's no way to be certain it will handle smokeless.
1. Any load suggestions? BP loads for .32SW (NOT the "long" cart) are few and far between
2. cast boolit diameter for a starting point? I plan to cast my own. I can bump the dia up a few thou or size it down a few thou, but I need to choose a good mold size. The loading manuals I have shoe .312 for this cartridge. Is that where I should start, or does your experience show a better option?
Thanks folks
Here are my questions:
Since this pistol dates at 1909-1911, I plan to run BP in it, as IJ was still using up their stock of BP parts at that time, and there's no way to be certain it will handle smokeless.
1. Any load suggestions? BP loads for .32SW (NOT the "long" cart) are few and far between
2. cast boolit diameter for a starting point? I plan to cast my own. I can bump the dia up a few thou or size it down a few thou, but I need to choose a good mold size. The loading manuals I have shoe .312 for this cartridge. Is that where I should start, or does your experience show a better option?
Thanks folks