.327 lcr

[gotboostvr]

NINEX19, one problem with your comparison of 327/357 110gr loads is that 357 110gr loads aren't typical full power loads.
Excessive flame cutting, crimp jump and massive muzzle flash becoming issues when bullets that light are pushed to the ceiling in 357 mag.
The 110gr loads are typically reduced recoil, considering you can get 1500fps with a 125 grainer in the 357

 

[NINEX19]

NINEX19, one problem with your comparison of 327/357 110gr loads is that 357 110gr loads aren't typical full power loads.
Excessive flame cutting, crimp jump and massive muzzle flash becoming issues when bullets that light are pushed to the ceiling in 357 mag.
The 110gr loads are typically reduced recoil, considering you can get 1500fps with a 125 grainer in the 357

I understand what you are saying, but disagree. Why would you say that 110g is not a "full power load"? Is only 158g considered this? 110g for 357 Magnum is, or can be, full power for that weight. Since there are no 158g .32 caliber pistol rounds or loads available, comparing the 100g .327 Federal to the heavier 110g .357 Magnum is as close as you can get. I am not saying the .327 can do what the .357 magnum can do a cross the board, only that there is cross over that is more than comparable.

Look at the 100g .327 Federal vs he 125g .357 magnum. There is still what I consider cross over and comparability. I would go so far a seen to say that the .327 federal has the advantage.

I have and enjoy both calibers. I have no agenda except perhaps to show that the .327 deserves more of an opportunity to be enjoyed. I think if some skeptics gave it a try, they would see what it can do and how fun it is ( not applicable to a snub nose).

 

[gotboostvr]

The 110gr 357 load could be pushed harder. The problem when it's pushed so hard is many fold. It can be done, but you'll also have bullets disintegrating.
It makes a dandy of a "more than 38, less than Federal 357B".

Being said, I'm thinking a single six in 327 would be great. I'd love it in a lever action.

A 3" LCR would be real nice too

 

[khari]

The 110gr 357 load could be pushed harder. The problem when it's pushed so hard is many fold. It can be done, but you'll also have bullets disintegrating.
It makes a dandy of a "more than 38, less than Federal 357B".

Being said, I'm thinking a single six in 327 would be great. I'd love it in a lever action.

A 3" LCR would be real nice too

Single Seven is a blast to shoot. Recoil is light but there's a lot of power coming out of the muzzle.

I reached out to Henry Rifles recently and they said there's a possibility of a .327 lever gun coming soon.

 

[Fiv3r]

The .327 sp101 is pretty fun to shot as well. The .327 is lively but not unpleasant. The 4" barrel seems to help quite a bit.

 

[bltmonty]

a very good 327 load for LCR

Hi all, I've been working on self defense loads for my lcr in 327. I have been using Accurate #9 as the best powder, but knowing that this powder was too slow for the short LCR barrel, I moved to VN37 and HS-7, using 100gr XTPs.

THe HS-7 was somewhat erratic, but I achieved good velocities, well over 1300. (the 1380 kind of scared me--primer was cratering.)

The best one so far is VN37 8.5 grains. I worked from 7.5 grains, and it was incredibly consistent all the way up.

8.5 grains VN37, five shots: 1323, 1320, 1298, 1300, and 1318. The extreme spread is 25 fps. I did measure powder carefully for each round. Federal SR primers were flat, but no overpressure signs that I could tell. Ejection was smooth. I stopped there. The same fps in Accurate #9 showed over-pressure signs and much blast.

Very consistent and accurate. It yields about 375 foot pounds of energy. It's my best small EDC. I can shoot double and triple taps much easier than with the Kel-tec or Kahr. I think the 327 Federal is phenomenal in this gun.