.32 H&R Magnum load data?

nefprotector · January 29, 2010, 03:10 PM

Ok you .32 H&R mag fans whats your favorite loads for this round? I have brass, primers, 98 gr Lead bullets and a can of Unique. Also Im planning to start loading with 2400 powder.

K.W. · February 5, 2010, 06:08 AM

Mayby 2400 to slow burning? Unique 3,0gr ok?

nefprotector · February 5, 2010, 07:20 PM

Thanks KW, Only problem I cant find Viv in my area. I loaded a few rounds with 3.5 and 3.7 grs of Unique. Shoots Great, Hard hitting and accurate.

Landric · February 5, 2010, 09:35 PM

Most of the data I have seen for 2400 has been in the 7 to 8 grain range with a ~ 100 grain bullet. I've done a little bit of testing with 7 grains out of a snubbie with a 100 grain RNFP and velocity was an unimpressive 750 fps or so average. I recently acquired a Single Six in .32 H&R with a 4 5/8" barrel, and if it ever stops raining and/or snowing I am looking forward to getting to the range to test out some heavier loads. I like 2400 for magnum loads and I'm looking forward to trying to turn the .32 H&R into a real magnum using it.

rc · February 5, 2010, 09:58 PM

I didn't like 2400 in the 32 case. I did like top charges of H110 and Universal Clays as well as 231. Unique should be fine at max charges. rc

zxcvbob · February 5, 2010, 10:08 PM

Do you have anything in beween those two powders? (HS6, AA#7, Herco, Blue Dot, 800X, Power Pistol, etc)

rc · February 6, 2010, 01:23 AM

try blue dot with 85 grain bullets. If you are using a strong gun like SP101 you can go beyond max a bit and pressures/velocities will even out aroudn 1200fps. I will not publish loads beyond book here but it has and can be done in strong revolvers but not in the original H&Rs. S&W16 and Rugers can take a bit more. AA#7 had some recommended loads on one website with a heavy cast bullet lyman 11008 if memory serves. 800x has been reputed as a great powder in this caliber but you almost have to individually weight charges because it doesn't meter very well and charges are small. AA#7 should work very well as I've had good luck with ball powders. It's very flashy powder however. rc

January 29, 2010, 03:10 PM	#1
nefprotector Junior member Join Date: December 3, 2009 Location: SE Alabama Posts: 701	.32 H&R Magnum load data? Ok you .32 H&R mag fans whats your favorite loads for this round? I have brass, primers, 98 gr Lead bullets and a can of Unique. Also Im planning to start loading with 2400 powder.

February 5, 2010, 06:08 AM	#2
K.W. Member Join Date: April 16, 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 87	I know better only VihtaVuori powders. Mayby 2400 to slow burning? Unique 3,0gr ok?

February 5, 2010, 10:08 PM	#6
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	Do you have anything in beween those two powders? (HS6, AA#7, Herco, Blue Dot, 800X, Power Pistol, etc) __________________ "Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire!" —Lucille Bluth

February 5, 2010, 07:20 PM	#3
nefprotector Junior member Join Date: December 3, 2009 Location: SE Alabama Posts: 701	Thanks KW, Only problem I cant find Viv in my area. I loaded a few rounds with 3.5 and 3.7 grs of Unique. Shoots Great, Hard hitting and accurate.

February 5, 2010, 09:35 PM	#4
Landric Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2001 Location: North Carolina and Virginia Posts: 104	Most of the data I have seen for 2400 has been in the 7 to 8 grain range with a ~ 100 grain bullet. I've done a little bit of testing with 7 grains out of a snubbie with a 100 grain RNFP and velocity was an unimpressive 750 fps or so average. I recently acquired a Single Six in .32 H&R with a 4 5/8" barrel, and if it ever stops raining and/or snowing I am looking forward to getting to the range to test out some heavier loads. I like 2400 for magnum loads and I'm looking forward to trying to turn the .32 H&R into a real magnum using it.

February 5, 2010, 09:58 PM	#5
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,930	I didn't like 2400 in the 32 case. I did like top charges of H110 and Universal Clays as well as 231. Unique should be fine at max charges. rc

February 6, 2010, 01:23 AM	#7
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,930	try blue dot with 85 grain bullets. If you are using a strong gun like SP101 you can go beyond max a bit and pressures/velocities will even out aroudn 1200fps. I will not publish loads beyond book here but it has and can be done in strong revolvers but not in the original H&Rs. S&W16 and Rugers can take a bit more. AA#7 had some recommended loads on one website with a heavy cast bullet lyman 11008 if memory serves. 800x has been reputed as a great powder in this caliber but you almost have to individually weight charges because it doesn't meter very well and charges are small. AA#7 should work very well as I've had good luck with ball powders. It's very flashy powder however. rc