Question: .32 S&W Long Carry Ammunition - Page 2

GEM38 · March 19, 2025, 05:56 PM

@reteach

Likewise, I'm a big a fan of the .32 caliber as well. I like the 32 Long and H&R Magnum equally well.The details you shared about accuracy issues with the .32 ACP in a revolver and your preferences for .32 H&R Mag ammo, like the Black Hills 85 gr JHP, are quite insightful.

GEM38 · March 19, 2025, 07:27 PM

@Outpost75

Thanks for sharing your load data on the .32 S&W Long. : )

What kind of accuracy did you achieve with the two particular loadings?

Also, do you prefer one grain weight over the other in terms of accuracy?
(85 gr vs 100 gr) Was there a noticeable difference?

Lastly, what is the barrel length of your S&W Model 30?

Thanks,
GEM

jrothWA · April 5, 2025, 09:01 PM

Consider the Fiocchi .32 S&W long, either the 100 gr LWC or the Seller & Beliot100gr LWC.

glider · April 6, 2025, 08:14 AM

Well, I think we have established that bullet placement is far more important than caliber. That being the case I would have to say that the 32long is plenty if you can hit what you're shooting at. I've seen a lot of cattle killed with 1 shot from a 22 L.R. and my 30-1 holds 6 rounds compared to a 36 which hold 5 rounds.

Outpost75 · April 6, 2025, 04:54 PM

Model 30 is 3-inch barrel with B-C gap pass 0.003 / hold 0.004". Both loads shoot inch groups at 50 feet from the revolver and sub 2-inch at 50 yards from Contender pistol fitted with strain gage for prassure test. Accuracy difference between bullet weights not significant. Expansion better with the 85. Penetration better with 100-grain.

March 19, 2025, 05:56 PM	#26
GEM38 Member Join Date: December 11, 2024 Posts: 27	@reteach Likewise, I'm a big a fan of the .32 caliber as well. I like the 32 Long and H&R Magnum equally well.The details you shared about accuracy issues with the .32 ACP in a revolver and your preferences for .32 H&R Mag ammo, like the Black Hills 85 gr JHP, are quite insightful. Last edited by GEM38; March 19, 2025 at 07:11 PM.

March 19, 2025, 07:27 PM	#27
GEM38 Member Join Date: December 11, 2024 Posts: 27	@Outpost75 Thanks for sharing your load data on the .32 S&W Long. : ) What kind of accuracy did you achieve with the two particular loadings? Also, do you prefer one grain weight over the other in terms of accuracy? (85 gr vs 100 gr) Was there a noticeable difference? Lastly, what is the barrel length of your S&W Model 30? Thanks, GEM Last edited by GEM38; March 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM.

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April 5, 2025, 09:01 PM	#28
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,524	Consider the Fiocchi .32 S&W long, either the 100 gr LWC or the Seller & Beliot100gr LWC.

April 6, 2025, 08:14 AM	#29
glider Member Join Date: March 16, 2025 Posts: 32	Well, I think we have established that bullet placement is far more important than caliber. That being the case I would have to say that the 32long is plenty if you can hit what you're shooting at. I've seen a lot of cattle killed with 1 shot from a 22 L.R. and my 30-1 holds 6 rounds compared to a 36 which hold 5 rounds.

April 6, 2025, 04:54 PM	#30
Outpost75 Member Join Date: October 4, 2024 Location: Potomac Highlands WV Posts: 63	Model 30 is 3-inch barrel with B-C gap pass 0.003 / hold 0.004". Both loads shoot inch groups at 50 feet from the revolver and sub 2-inch at 50 yards from Contender pistol fitted with strain gage for prassure test. Accuracy difference between bullet weights not significant. Expansion better with the 85. Penetration better with 100-grain.