Good source for bullets for .32 Mag?

David Roberson · August 15, 2000, 09:07 PM

As of this past weekend I'm a .32 Magnum owner. I've ordered a bunch of brass from Starline, but am having a harder time finding a good source of bullets, cast and jacketed. Who has the best supply and prices? Any suggestions welcome.

Clark · August 15, 2000, 09:50 PM

http://www.carrollbullets.com/web.htm
They are practically giving away the brass.

The 32 mag is the most pressure under rated cartrige I can think of.

To load a 32 mag till the brass sticks when ejecting, is to load to 2 or 3 times book pressures.

If some one handed me 4 guns: a 44 mag, 357 mag, 41 mag, and a 32 mag and asked me to calculate the max pressure each gun could take, the 32 mag would be on top. That's not what SAAMI says

David Roberson · August 15, 2000, 09:59 PM

Clark, I do indeed see the fine prices on .32 Mag brass, but can't find that they have the bullets anywhere.

Paul B. · August 16, 2000, 01:46 PM

Clark. You might be right, if you are using a strong revolver like the Ruger. Remember though, the first handguns for the .32 H&R Mag. were made by H&R. I don't believe they are quite as robust as say the Ruger. Just a random thought on the subject.
Paul B.

trlmech · August 16, 2000, 08:27 PM

I'm just finishing up a box of 100grn swc from www.bull-x.com. Consistant size and weight, I plan on ordering more.

JimWolford · August 16, 2000, 10:21 PM

David:

I also enjoy loading for a 32 Mag ( Ruger Single Six ) and have found the best bullets are from Hornady, I get mine thru Midway.

I have just started working up a load for the 60 grain Hornady HP slug, I suppose it was intended for loading 32 Auto, but the diameter is right for my Ruger.

I am getting velocities close to 1500 fps, and no flattened primers yet <s>

For lead bullets, Hornady 90 gr SWC are also available from Midway.

As I have been into casting bullets for about 50 years, I have a pile of bullet moulds, I have been having good luck with 32-20 bullets using hard lead and gas checks.

I have been able to duplicate 32-20 revolver preformance with the 32 Mag case quite easily.

Jim

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Lay up some blackpowder and flints
The rest we can build, if need be

bk40 · August 17, 2000, 12:38 AM

I cannot remember who recommended this to me, but, I have used Speer's 100gr RN-SP "plinker" (.308" designed for the .30 M1...) in a 30+ yr old SW .32 S&W Long revolver, with good accuracy!
- NOT RECOMMENDED THIS!-

best lead bullet used has been Speer's 98gr HB-WC also in the 32 Long.

zeke · August 18, 2000, 08:05 AM

Speer's 100 gn hp's have provided the best accuracy (so far) with jacketed bullets tried in Ruger sp-101. They are commonly available from Midway, Midsouth, Natchez, Graph and sons.

August 15, 2000, 09:07 PM	#1
David Roberson Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: Iron Station, NC Posts: 582	As of this past weekend I'm a .32 Magnum owner. I've ordered a bunch of brass from Starline, but am having a harder time finding a good source of bullets, cast and jacketed. Who has the best supply and prices? Any suggestions welcome.

August 15, 2000, 09:50 PM	#2
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	http://www.carrollbullets.com/web.htm They are practically giving away the brass. The 32 mag is the most pressure under rated cartrige I can think of. To load a 32 mag till the brass sticks when ejecting, is to load to 2 or 3 times book pressures. If some one handed me 4 guns: a 44 mag, 357 mag, 41 mag, and a 32 mag and asked me to calculate the max pressure each gun could take, the 32 mag would be on top. That's not what SAAMI says

August 15, 2000, 09:59 PM	#3
David Roberson Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: Iron Station, NC Posts: 582	Clark, I do indeed see the fine prices on .32 Mag brass, but can't find that they have the bullets anywhere.

August 16, 2000, 01:46 PM	#4
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	Clark. You might be right, if you are using a strong revolver like the Ruger. Remember though, the first handguns for the .32 H&R Mag. were made by H&R. I don't believe they are quite as robust as say the Ruger. Just a random thought on the subject. Paul B.

August 16, 2000, 08:27 PM	#5
trlmech Member Join Date: June 3, 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 85	I'm just finishing up a box of 100grn swc from www.bull-x.com. Consistant size and weight, I plan on ordering more.

August 16, 2000, 10:21 PM	#6
JimWolford Member Join Date: June 20, 2000 Posts: 63	David: I also enjoy loading for a 32 Mag ( Ruger Single Six ) and have found the best bullets are from Hornady, I get mine thru Midway. I have just started working up a load for the 60 grain Hornady HP slug, I suppose it was intended for loading 32 Auto, but the diameter is right for my Ruger. I am getting velocities close to 1500 fps, and no flattened primers yet <s> For lead bullets, Hornady 90 gr SWC are also available from Midway. As I have been into casting bullets for about 50 years, I have a pile of bullet moulds, I have been having good luck with 32-20 bullets using hard lead and gas checks. I have been able to duplicate 32-20 revolver preformance with the 32 Mag case quite easily. Jim ------------------ Lay up some blackpowder and flints The rest we can build, if need be

August 17, 2000, 12:38 AM	#7
bk40 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,004	I cannot remember who recommended this to me, but, I have used Speer's 100gr RN-SP "plinker" (.308" designed for the .30 M1...) in a 30+ yr old SW .32 S&W Long revolver, with good accuracy! - NOT RECOMMENDED THIS!- best lead bullet used has been Speer's 98gr HB-WC also in the 32 Long.

August 18, 2000, 08:05 AM	#8
zeke Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: NW Wi Posts: 1,671	Speer's 100 gn hp's have provided the best accuracy (so far) with jacketed bullets tried in Ruger sp-101. They are commonly available from Midway, Midsouth, Natchez, Graph and sons.