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FrankenMauser · June 3, 2010, 01:45 AM

I've been fighting some 71gr FMJs (Magtech) in .32 S&W Long brass (Magtech) for 2 days now.

Have any of you had issues with tension? Setback?

I just can't get enough tension on the bullet to make me feel safe. I'm starting to think I need to use 3.0gr of Trail Boss, seat the bullets beyond the ogive, and roll crimp them in, like a Wadcutter.

The issues with the 71gr FMJs pushed me to pay the ridiculous price for a box of .327 Gold Dots and a box of .327 Hydrashoks, so I can break the barrel in with jacketed stuff before lead hits the grooves.

If you're curious (and I plan to update here), future loads will be combinations of:
HP-38
Trail Boss
Unique
H110
Lil' Gun
Tite Group (possible - I'd have to buy more. gave my last pound away.)

Meister 94gr LRNFP
Meister 115gr LRNFP
Whatever jacketed stuff I can get my hands on

.32 S&W Long
.32 H&R
.327 Federal

-- All tailored to the 5.5" Blackhawk.

June 3, 2010, 01:45 AM	#9
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	I've been fighting some 71gr FMJs (Magtech) in .32 S&W Long brass (Magtech) for 2 days now. Have any of you had issues with tension? Setback? I just can't get enough tension on the bullet to make me feel safe. I'm starting to think I need to use 3.0gr of Trail Boss, seat the bullets beyond the ogive, and roll crimp them in, like a Wadcutter. The issues with the 71gr FMJs pushed me to pay the ridiculous price for a box of .327 Gold Dots and a box of .327 Hydrashoks, so I can break the barrel in with jacketed stuff before lead hits the grooves. If you're curious (and I plan to update here), future loads will be combinations of: HP-38 Trail Boss Unique H110 Lil' Gun Tite Group (possible - I'd have to buy more. gave my last pound away.) Meister 94gr LRNFP Meister 115gr LRNFP Whatever jacketed stuff I can get my hands on .32 S&W Long .32 H&R .327 Federal -- All tailored to the 5.5" Blackhawk. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.