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Old January 4, 2009, 04:54 PM   #1
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32-20 ammo

I'm not sure this is the correct forum for this so if not could you please point me in the right direction. I just got a marlin 1894 mfg in 1895 chambered for 32-20/32wcf and am wondering if modern loads are toohot for this old a rifle. If they are can someone please point me to loading info appropriate for this antique. Thanks very much!





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Old January 4, 2009, 09:53 PM   #2
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massrog, Here is a copyfrom Lymans 45th edition. iused to shoot a lot of 32-20 in pistols and loaded some up to rifle pressure with/out problems. a rifle can handle a good bit more pressure than a pistol. that being said If in doubt have a competent gunsmith check it out. I guess if it were mine I would shoot about 3/4 loads in it simply because it has vaule as antique. loaded rounds are sometimes hard to find I reloaded most of mine.
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Old January 4, 2009, 10:14 PM   #3
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Thanks very much Dan!!

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Old January 5, 2009, 09:49 PM   #4
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Rifle

Now that is one fine rifle. Tom.
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Old January 8, 2009, 01:10 AM   #5
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Thanks Tom

I was really happy to find it at a local auction! Picked it up for just over 300.00. I think a bonus is that it is a take down model. If anyone knows how that works please let me know. I removed the lock screw and the barrel section loosens but won't come apartr. I had to spend a couple hours with the cleaning rod and am waiting for a replacement ejector spring I ordered. After a smith inspection I'm dying to try it out! An octagon marlin lever is a boyhood dream come true. Roger
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Old January 8, 2009, 01:31 AM   #6
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Do get it checked out by a competent gunsmith before shooting. . . . This stuff should work just fine in that gun . . . http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...335&t=11082005
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Old January 8, 2009, 05:29 PM   #7
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The Lyman 311316 over 9.0 of 2400 will work quite well in your old 32/20. Size the bullets to .312 or .313 and have fun.
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Old January 8, 2009, 06:16 PM   #8
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I have squirreled away about 150 rds of 100 grain jacketed rifle 32.20 ammunition. Thats pretty spiffy ammo.

My '92 was made post smokeless so pressure isn't a large problem.

About the only ammo that I have been able to find these days is way downloaded stuff for the Cowboy shooters. A large plus for that is the Cowboy loads, in a rifle, are really, really quiet.

This ammunition, when fired into a stump leaves part of the bullet base exposed. Pressure isn't a problem and this stuff probabally has the trajectory of a softball.


I too am interested in 32.20 ammunition that at least approach 1950s factory performance.

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