.327 Federal Club thread

[Crankylove]

Isn't a n SP101 in .357 just as small and easy to carry as an SP101 in .327 and have the power for predators also? I still do not understand how a .327 is somehow better for the things you describe than a .357. What is the advantage?

Aside from cylinder capacity, and maybe barrel length, there is no difference, as far a carry goes, between the two.

I didn't say the .327 was better. I said that I prefer it. Sure, my .357 will do what my .327 will, and the .357 does have an advantage with the ability to use heavier bullets. So will my .41 Mag and .45 Colt.

It doesn't have to have an advantage, or do everything better. I like the gun/caliber combo, and carry it often cause it works for me. If it doesn't work for you, that's fine. A lot of people don't see the point in my .22 Hornet or .358 Winchester either.

[artoo]

I love the .327 Federal magnum.

As said above by another, I prefer the cartridge,too.

The 32 calibers are versatile. .327 magnum, 32 H&R magnum, .32 S&W Long, and 32 S&W rounds can all be shot through the Ruger GP-100, SP-101, and the Taurus 327s that I have. From powerful to powder puff loads for fun shooting can be had, and one can match the ammo to the situation at hand.

If something or someone needs thumping the Speer Gold Dot 100gr.and 110gr. rounds get the job done.

www.buffalbore.com makes several .327 and .32 H&R magnum rounds that I use.

[Real Gun]

I still do not understand how a .327 is somehow better for the things you describe than a .357. What is the advantage?

I don't think 327 owners/adherents are here to defend the caliber. You can find that discussion ad nauseum elsewhere in the archives of this and other forums.

But let's review:

• More rounds than a 357 of the same size
• More accurate shooter without as much recoil
• Flat, long range trajectory
• Can produce good bullet expansion without as much drama
• Serves a wide rage of loads and cartridges

Most of all, I like it, am sticking to it, and can recommend it in good conscience without the gauntlet of the naysayers.

[dahermit]

Trying to argue that .327 Federal is worthless and superfluous to the gun world, though, is a waste of time here (that seems to be where you're headed). Just take a look back at the previous TWELVE HUNDRED posts in this thread.

What you're working your way into here is roughly akin to walking into a Navy bar, just after a ship came in for shore-leave, and announcing that all sailors are fairies. (But we won't shank you, I promise. )

Was not my intention, I assure you. It just seemed to me that the statements I quoted were not logical and wanted clarification least I had missed something.

[Arizona Fusilier]

I think the I would like to monitor this thread.

For some time, I wanted something in. 32 H&R Magnum, but never got around to it.

Was pretty excited when I heard about. 327 Federal. I'm sure it's been mentioned, but I'm sure one of the reasons it did not take off was bad timing with respect to the economy.

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I think the I would like to monitor this thread.

For some time, I wanted something in. 32 H&R Magnum, but never got around to it.

Was pretty excited when I heard about. 327 Federal. I'm sure it's been mentioned, but I'm sure one of the reasons it did not take off was bad timing with respect to the economy.

You should. There is a reason all us 32 guys love this caliber.
But it may take some time and since it is a super secret caliber. You need to learn the super secret hand shake.

Once the light bulb goes off. You kinda go... ohhhhh now I get it!!!

Esp once you figure out the love of the 32 has nothing at all to do with the 38 or 357 magnum.
They just cloud the view.

[Cosmodragoon]

Esp once you figure out the love of the 32 has nothing at all to do with the 38 or 357 magnum.
They just cloud the view.

I love my guns in .38 and .357 but especially with the 5-shooters, I always find myself wishing it was a 6-shooter in one of the modern .32s. If only the LCR came in .32 H&R Magnum...

[trapper9260]

I have a 327 BH and also a 357BH they both have there place to me and like them both.I know one you can shoot just to different cart. in it and the other 5 but they both have there place.As for what some one stated about to carry also a 22lr in the woods with the 327 I say just carry some 32S&W with you and use them in your 327 and then you do not need 2 gun because you already have 5 guns in one.For me when 22lr get low for me and too high price.Since I reload and cast my own ammo I will just use 32 S&W in my 327 on the trap line.

[saleen322]

I have a Blackhawk as well as a recently acquired GP100 in 327 magnum. Great revolvers but my only issue was getting good bullets to reload (read over 100 grains designed for 327 velocity). The best bullet to buy IMHO is the Cast Performance 113 gas check. However I recently got a Lyman mold that was designed for the 32-20, 311316 gas check. With the alloy I am using the bullets come out at 117 grains. I size the bullets @ 0.313, which just shines the driving bands a bit and it is shooting around 1.5" groups @ 25 yards with velocity at 1449 fps (546 ft/lbs) from the GP and 1514 (596 ft/lbs) from the Blackhawk. There is more there but I am happy with that.

[Real Gun]

I have a 327 BH and also a 357BH they both have there place to me and like them both.I know one you can shoot just to different cart. in it and the other 5 but they both have there place.As for what some one stated about to carry also a 22lr in the woods with the 327 I say just carry some 32S&W with you and use them in your 327 and then you do not need 2 gun because you already have 5 guns in one.For me when 22lr get low for me and too high price.Since I reload and cast my own ammo I will just use 32 S&W in my 327 on the trap line.

This is what gets me inclined to comment with whether we are talking about the guns or the caliber. To me, "327 Federal Magnum" is not about the capability to shoot 32 S&W, et al. One can do what they like with their guns, but I shoot only ammo that matches case size with the caliber stamped on the barrel. That said, I did buy sample boxes of the various 32 caliber options, but my (2) 327 Federal Magnums were bought to shoot 327 Federal Magnum.

[alaskabushman]

Well my fellow .327 advocates, I took the plunge and have joined you. After being curious about the .327 for years, I broke down and picked up a Ruger single seven. I'm really enjoying it and have decided its a keeper!

[CaptainO]

Another convert! Enjoy the versatility of this great revolver/cartridge combination.

Scott

[BillCA]

I think one of the best things about the .327 is that it's case capacity now allows handloaders more flexibility to create loads suitable for whatever type of shooting they want to do. And it can/will stimulate some interest in the older .32 caliber cartridges as well.

You can use all of the previously mentioned .32 cases of course, but you can also use .32 H&R and .32 Mag cases to load light, moderate or hot loads for a variety of purposes.

I'm sure someone will have (or has had) fun loading .32 ACP bullets into the .32 H&R case for a small varmint load. The fun part is finding the most accurate fast load.

[dahermit]

I think one of the best things about the .327 is that it's case capacity now allows handloaders more flexibility to create loads suitable for whatever type of shooting they want to do.

I want to hunt deer and pigs with my .327 Federal. I am a hand loader also. What loads for the .327 do you recommend for hunting deer and pigs?

[Low Friction]

The SP101 327 is back in a 4.2" offering. Just what many have been wanting.

http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/...eets/5773.html

[Slimjim9]

I saw that on the Ruger forum and thought about posting here. Great news for most. Sucks to be this guy now though:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=475396655

Think he's going to hit his reserve?

[Cosmodragoon]

I just saw the email notification from Ruger. My jaw dropped and my eyes bugged out like in a classic cartoon. This is exactly what I've been calling for!

[FrankenMauser]

That's exactly what I've been wanting.

But, this isn't, exactly, the right time.

Those dirty......

[Real Gun]

I don't think those grips migrate well to this new gun. They started out as fitting a 38 Special snubby gun. If so many change theirs to some version of Hogue combats, Ruger can do that too.

[glenncal1]

Just when you think you will be done buying guns for a while Ruger does this

[CaptainO]

If you're going to do any "heavy hitting" with the .327 Federal Magnum, your best bet will be to max out somewhere between a 120-135 grain hard cast lead bullet.

I personally think that you may be testing the "upper limits" of the cartridge. I truly believe that whitetail deer would/should be the maximum size quarry suitable for the round.

Scott

[Cosmodragoon]

I don't think those grips migrate well to this new gun. They started out as fitting a 38 Special snubby gun. If so many change theirs to some version of Hogue combats, Ruger can do that too.

I think the stock grips here are rather attractive. I know a few people who prefer them over the Hogues, especially for concealed carry. I definitely prefer the Hogues for shooting. If I didn't already have an extra, I'd have no qualms about the twenty-dollar upgrade. The thing with customization is we don't all necessarily want the same thing.

That said, is anyone planning on going beyond the standard rubber Hogues (which apparently now come in purple)? How about a nice wood grip?

BTW, there are plenty of options for the stock grip too, whether classic variations like these or more intricate stuff like this.

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Ok Ruger is after my Money now... they gona get it tooo.

When is this available?
Maybe all of us guys buying Single 7's stuck a bug in their ear??

[A pause for the COZ]

hey I was just thinking. I bet my speed loaders will work with these new Rugers...

[Real Gun]

I think the stock grips here are rather attractive. I know a few people who prefer them over the Hogues, especially for concealed carry.

No one knows what they like on this new gun. My point was that at this barrel length the scrawny grips look kind of goofy. In any case, they are not well suited for handling recoil at any significant level.