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Old October 2, 2007, 07:44 PM   #1
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Reloading 32 acp

Is anyone reloading for a 32 acp?
Any good/bad...
Anyone using cast bullets?

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Old October 2, 2007, 08:36 PM   #2
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I reloaded 32 ACP years ago. Use jacketed bullets because otherwise the bullets will get jammed into the case during feeding in an autoloader. Use Bullseye powder.
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Old October 2, 2007, 09:55 PM   #3
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Biggest problem I have is pinching my fat fingers when seating the bullets.

I used to use Red Dot and 71gr FMJ, then several years ago I swiched to Universal for the 71FMJ and AA2 with the 85 gr XTP.

If I were to try a new powder, Titegroup looks very good for economy and velocity.
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Old October 3, 2007, 10:24 AM   #4
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I reload .32 ACP; use either WW231 or Clays. I don't hotrod the round, just normal specs for plinking and such.
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Old October 3, 2007, 06:32 PM   #5
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Thanks guys that is just what I was looking for.
I have been using red dot for many yrs on 9mm and 38s, but from what I have read, Bullseye is a better powder for 32. I guess I will have to test it.
Did you guys say you were having problems with feeding on cast bullets?
I am shooting a Beretta auto so that could be a problem. I just ordered 1000 fmj so I will start with that.
Those lyman molds and handles put you at 80 bucks or more just to start casting...........miss my lee molds.
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Old October 3, 2007, 10:23 PM   #6
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Since I rarely shoot my 32ACP's. I have not loaded them with cast. However, in many other cartridges I do use cast. I have found that in some weapons you have to play with the OAL to make them feed properly.

If your cast bullet loads are NOT near max, you can shorten the OAL a bit, so there is a little more room in the magazine; or if the loads have lots of room in the mag, then lengthen them to test.

I always load cast by seating and crimping in seperate operations, with a light crimp. Before I did this as SOP, I always had a few fail to chamber. Shaving of the lead, when you seat and crimp in one operation, causes out of round cartridges, which can cause feeding problems IMHO.
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