.32 H&R mag 98 grain SJHP load needed

nefprotector · March 26, 2010, 04:53 PM

I pulled a few 98 grain SJHP bullets from a few .32 S&W long rounds. 'm needing reload data for the .32 H&R mag. I will be using starline brass, unique power and Wolf primers. start to max loads appreciated.

jepp2 · March 26, 2010, 05:06 PM

Are you looking for something beyond what is listed at the Alliant Reloader's Guide website:

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...id=171&bdid=20

nefprotector · March 26, 2010, 06:56 PM

WoW! I already have max loads. I use the Lee Reloaders Manual. They are usually way below max. Thanks anyways.

amamnn · March 26, 2010, 09:00 PM

I have been loading the same cartridge with 100 gr. bullets for some years. I do that for my carry gun, a SW 331 (a version of the snub nosed model 60) and have never been much impressed with that powder. I like Lil Gun a lot-- it is very consistent shot to shot and lot to lot. If you are going to be using yours for CAS, you might like HS-6 or N-340 which do not produce so much perceived recoil, meter better than Unique and burn cleaner at the same pressures. W231 and Bullseye were both too squirrelly for me when trying to push that heavy a bullet. CAS shooters generally shoot a lighter bullet, and they seem to be the majority of .32 HRM users, so load data can be scarce for the heavy bullets. I do believe Hodgon has data on their site which might prove useful.

Clark · March 27, 2010, 12:31 AM

I have worked up loads with lots of powders in 32s&w Long to the threshold of cases sticking.

LIL'GUN and 800X were the winners.
The LIL"GUN charges are usually twice the weight of 800X charges.
The increments used in 32S&W to work up a load are tiny.
With some powders the load can go from wimpy to stuck case in a few tenths of a grain.

March 26, 2010, 04:53 PM	#1
nefprotector Junior member Join Date: December 3, 2009 Location: SE Alabama Posts: 701	.32 H&R mag 98 grain SJHP load needed I pulled a few 98 grain SJHP bullets from a few .32 S&W long rounds. 'm needing reload data for the .32 H&R mag. I will be using starline brass, unique power and Wolf primers. start to max loads appreciated.

March 26, 2010, 05:06 PM	#2
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,476	Alliant site data Are you looking for something beyond what is listed at the Alliant Reloader's Guide website: http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...id=171&bdid=20

March 26, 2010, 06:56 PM	#3
nefprotector Junior member Join Date: December 3, 2009 Location: SE Alabama Posts: 701	WoW! I already have max loads. I use the Lee Reloaders Manual. They are usually way below max. Thanks anyways.

March 26, 2010, 09:00 PM	#4
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	I have been loading the same cartridge with 100 gr. bullets for some years. I do that for my carry gun, a SW 331 (a version of the snub nosed model 60) and have never been much impressed with that powder. I like Lil Gun a lot-- it is very consistent shot to shot and lot to lot. If you are going to be using yours for CAS, you might like HS-6 or N-340 which do not produce so much perceived recoil, meter better than Unique and burn cleaner at the same pressures. W231 and Bullseye were both too squirrelly for me when trying to push that heavy a bullet. CAS shooters generally shoot a lighter bullet, and they seem to be the majority of .32 HRM users, so load data can be scarce for the heavy bullets. I do believe Hodgon has data on their site which might prove useful.

March 27, 2010, 12:31 AM	#5
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	I have worked up loads with lots of powders in 32s&w Long to the threshold of cases sticking. LIL'GUN and 800X were the winners. The LIL"GUN charges are usually twice the weight of 800X charges. The increments used in 32S&W to work up a load are tiny. With some powders the load can go from wimpy to stuck case in a few tenths of a grain.