327 federal IS a real powerhouse in a small pkg

[R.W.Dale]

I had recently purchased a new ruger single seven with the 7.5" barrel in the novel 327 federal mag.

As some of you may recall in another thread I was looking to score some brass. On a recent road trip to okc I managed to do just that in the form of a 50rd box of Federal American Eagle 100 grain soft points.

I made it to the range today and launched some of these over my chrony and the results were eye opening even for someone jaded as me who has loaded for 7.62x25 and 30carbine Blackhawks and even a 30-30 revolver.

The results of one cylinder was an Average of 1757 FPS with an ES of only 31 FPS

That is SMOKING and actually has me rethinking my previous offhand dismissal of the rounds capability for hunting somewhat. I can't wait to get to handloading for this bad boy.

 

[weblance]

I just picked up my 7.5" Single Seven, and 6 boxes of 100 gr American Eagle. I haven't shot it yet, but I have the idea it should really reach out and smash groundhogs. I was going to buy a Single Six Hunter, but decided on the 327 Federal instead. I also recently bought a 2" stainless Taurus M327. These two make an interesting combination.

 

[gun_with_a_view]

7.5" Single Seven

Dirty Harry would love it.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Dirty Harry would love it.

No.

He was all about overkill, and while hot, this definitely ain't overkill compared to some of the massive revolver rounds we have today.

But, I love it... For whatever that worth.

 

[RealGun]

Just bumped my 100 gr lead load from 11.0 to 12.0 gr AA#9. No leading, shoots great, very tricky to keep COL down to 1.510 cylinder length on the Ruger Single Seven using some 32-20 bullets with noses a little long. Ordered some bullets with a tighter nose-to-crimp-groove measurement.

 

[gotboostvr]

be careful realgun, the shorter nose to crimp groove boolit might take up more case capacity and raise pressure.
I dunno if that's a hot load or if you still have room to play with.

Just a friendly reminder

 

[RealGun]

base to groove is the same. See Penn Bullets.

 

[gun_with_a_view]

He (Harry) was all about overkill

Wrong. Clint Eastwood reportedly once commented to a producer (or somebody) on the the set that he really stoked that famous .44 MAG with .44 Specials. The implication being he meant to avoid an aura of overkill.

 

[herrwalther]

Wrong. Clint Eastwood reportedly once commented to a producer (or somebody) on the the set that he really stoked that famous .44 MAG with .44 Specials. The implication being he meant to avoid an aura of overkill.

Or 44SPC is just cheaper. And when you are running around a movie set (close or open) shooting 44SPC is easier on your ears than 44MAG without ear plugs. But in any case.

I really liked the 327 when I had mine. The problem with 327 is availability and popularity. I had a hard time selling a Taurus M327 at a gun show because everyone thought I was confusing it with a 357, even though the barrel stamp said otherwise. Not many gun stores carry 327 in stock so you either have to reload it or order it for the most part. The big appeal to me was the extra round in the cylinder compared to the same size revolver in 357.

 

[ljnowell]

Wrong. Clint Eastwood reportedly once commented to a producer (or somebody) on the the set that he really stoked that famous .44 MAG with .44 Specials. The implication being he meant to avoid an aura of overkill.

Wrong, Clint Eastwood didn't stoke it with anything but blanks. His character, Harry Callahan, did in fact say that he used a "light special load" to fellow police officers while at the range in one of the movies.

 

[weblance]

I really liked the 327 when I had mine. The problem with 327 is availability and popularity. I had a hard time selling a Taurus M327 at a gun show because everyone thought I was confusing it with a 357, even though the barrel stamp said otherwise. Not many gun stores carry 327 in stock so you either have to reload it or order it for the most part. The big appeal to me was the extra round in the cylinder compared to the same size revolver in 357.

I have been lucky finding ammo locally. The day I bought my M327 from an Armslist seller, I walked into my LGS and they had 3 different types of 327, and 2 different 32 H&R Mag rounds. They weren't cheap, but they had them. I since have ordered 6 boxes of AE 100gr JSP from Buds, and it arrived quickly. Granted, its not stocked on the shelves like 38 Sp, or 9mm, but its also not unobtainable.

 

[antiquus]

I load for a 3" J Frame and that American Eagle stuff makes my hand tingle and it's all I want after 20 rounds. It does leave the barrel at 1450fps which is 466ft/lbs, so dayum.
I download to about 1300fps, 375ft/lbs and that is very manageable.

 

[JFrame]

Wrong, Clint Eastwood didn't stoke it with anything but blanks. His character, Harry Callahan, did in fact say that he used a "light special load" to fellow police officers while at the range in one of the movies.

I VAGUELY recall hearing that screenwriter John Milius (who is very knowledgeable about firearms) did, in fact, intend to have Dirty Harry say that he shot .44 specials at the range and in competition. But somewhere in the transcription to the final dialogue that got pushed to the actors, it came out the way we see it on film.

Milius was very upset when he finally had a chance to see the cut of that scene, but by then, it was in the can, and they went with it.

.

 

[Zendude]

The results of one cylinder was an Average of 1757 FPS with an ES of only 31 FPS .

!!!

 

[R.W.Dale]

Come on guys. If you're going to derail a thread at least keep it KINDA about the same subject

 

[JFrame]

Sorry...

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[RealGun]

Be sure to get the downloadable supplement pages of the Speer manual for 327 Federal Magnum.

 

[divotmaker]

I recently purchased the "new" (yes I know they tried this before and were derailed by the ammo rout a few years ago) Ruger sp 101 327. Ruger reintroduced this gun this spring. Great flexible little revolver.

I hope this time around 327 catches on. Now if only Smith reissue a snubby, or Ruger tries an LCR 327.....

 

[R.W.Dale]

After shooting the 7.5" single action in not sure I would want a 327 in a snubby.

I know that's where it all started but it seems kind of a poor gun cartridge fit.

 

[Rodentman]

Yes! I was lucky enough to score an S&W 632. Not sure when it was discontinued but it's great fun!

 

[Tallball]

I have one of the 4" SP101's. The 327's are a little snappier than I expected. I have several 32 revolvers and shoot a lot of 32 S&W long for fun. 327 feels like it would be great for SD. My wife and daughter can't handle the 327's, but do okay with 32 H&R magnums. I like the variety of choices this caliber gives you.

 

[R.W.Dale]

You definitely have versatility.

My particular revolver will shoot acp, long, h&r and 327

 

[heyjoe]

And 32 S&W R.W.Dale

 

[Hokkmike]

What with Ruger reintroducing the .327 in their popular SP-101 ammo sales and availability will increase.

I have had absolutely no problem locally (northeastern PA) buying as much as I want.

That, and there is also always an adequate supply of .32 long and/or short as well as .32 magnum available.

 

[RealGun]

The 327's are a little snappier than I expected.

The 100 Grain Federal ammo is known as "hot", but in reloading I don't go for either mild or max. It's nothing compared to bigger magnums.