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Sevens · August 26, 2010, 11:16 AM

Chris: due to pressure, the 327 Federal is loaded with a Federal Small
Rifle primer (NOT Magnum).

Currently components are being used in factory loaded ammunition and I'm
unsure if Starline is making cases for the 327 Fed.

As far as the use of Hornady bullets, due to the increased pressure, be
very careful that the bullet is designed for the higher pressure of the
327 Fed, if not damage to the forcing cone is to be expected. We have
no tested reloading data for any Hornady bullet.

Load data for the 327 Fed is on the Speer Bullet website.

Shoot Straight!
Coy Getman
2299 Snake River Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
CCI/Speer Sr. Technical Coordinator
(866) 286-7436

Quick response from the "ask Speer ammo form" on the Speer website.

Where he says that he doesn't know if Starline is producing the brass -- that's not the answer I was looking for. I asked him if Starline was allowed to produce it, I want to know if Federal has some sort of exclusivity or patent on the brass that doesn't legally allow Starline to build it.

The response about the Hornady bullets came when I asked for some suggested max loads using the 85 and 100 grain XTP bullets, and then threw a quick question in about 71gr FMJ slugs meant for a .32 Auto in there.

I think we can all agree that the Hornady 85 and 100gr XTP slugs are appropriate for the .327 Federal Mag and it's pressures, but I suppose I should ask Hornady that question.

I'm not sure we'd get an expert from any company to agree that .32 Auto 71gr slugs are appropriate, but that's not stopping me from using them yet!

His response about there being load data on the Speer bullet website sucks -- just like Alliant, they believe that everyone has only Gold Dot component bullets ($$$) on their load bench. I don't want to build loads based on advice on a bullet of a differing weight, construction and manufacturer. Pretty weak on ATK's part, IMO.

I do think that I'm switching to small rifle primers, though. Since the SP-101 has been cracking them at 100% so far in factory ammo (and likely my primed brass from Freedom) I believe I should also use them. The side benefit is that I'll be using less small pistol and more small rifle, which I don't use a lot of. It's a win-win-win situation.

August 26, 2010, 11:16 AM	#41
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,775	Straight shooting from the horse's mouth Chris: due to pressure, the 327 Federal is loaded with a Federal Small Rifle primer (NOT Magnum). Currently components are being used in factory loaded ammunition and I'm unsure if Starline is making cases for the 327 Fed. As far as the use of Hornady bullets, due to the increased pressure, be very careful that the bullet is designed for the higher pressure of the 327 Fed, if not damage to the forcing cone is to be expected. We have no tested reloading data for any Hornady bullet. Load data for the 327 Fed is on the Speer Bullet website. Shoot Straight! Coy Getman 2299 Snake River Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501 CCI/Speer Sr. Technical Coordinator (866) 286-7436 Quick response from the "ask Speer ammo form" on the Speer website. Where he says that he doesn't know if Starline is producing the brass -- that's not the answer I was looking for. I asked him if Starline was allowed to produce it, I want to know if Federal has some sort of exclusivity or patent on the brass that doesn't legally allow Starline to build it. The response about the Hornady bullets came when I asked for some suggested max loads using the 85 and 100 grain XTP bullets, and then threw a quick question in about 71gr FMJ slugs meant for a .32 Auto in there. I think we can all agree that the Hornady 85 and 100gr XTP slugs are appropriate for the .327 Federal Mag and it's pressures, but I suppose I should ask Hornady that question. I'm not sure we'd get an expert from any company to agree that .32 Auto 71gr slugs are appropriate, but that's not stopping me from using them yet! His response about there being load data on the Speer bullet website sucks -- just like Alliant, they believe that everyone has only Gold Dot component bullets ($$$) on their load bench. I don't want to build loads based on advice on a bullet of a differing weight, construction and manufacturer. Pretty weak on ATK's part, IMO. I do think that I'm switching to small rifle primers, though. Since the SP-101 has been cracking them at 100% so far in factory ammo (and likely my primed brass from Freedom) I believe I should also use them. The side benefit is that I'll be using less small pistol and more small rifle, which I don't use a lot of. It's a win-win-win situation. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.