32 S&W Long Wadcutters vs 380?

[Jamie]

Did not test H110.

Alliant #2400 did not produce acceptable ballistic uniformity with large ES and SDs, loose groups and vertical stringing.

Overall the 3 grain Bullseye load with the 85 XTP is most satisfactory. Moderate pressure. Both clean burning and accurate.

Thank you Outpost.

Bullseye is my favorite powder for .38 spl and .32 S&W so I'll stay in that lane.

Much obliged.

[jandbj]

Some tested .32 S&W Long "+P" data for use in S&W Models 30 and 31, post-1950 Colt steel D-frame and Ruger LCR and SP101 revolvers

Hornady 100 XTP .312" R-P case, CCI500, 8.5 grains IMR4227, OAL 1.17" - 897 fps @ 20,200 psi

Hornady 85 XTP .312" R-P case, CCI500, 3 grains Alliant Bullseye, OAL 1.175" - 890 fps @ 16,800 psi

Thank you! I very much appreciate the depth of experienced industry folks we have that are will to share their expertise.

[Hambo]

Thank you Sir.

OK, stupid question time.
I have a couple of pounds of H110 and 2400. Would either of these powders serve for the 100 gr XTP to approach that velocity in either .32 S&W Long or .32 H&R mag safely?

I've look at the ADI velocity equivalency chart and looked/searched on CB...but don't want to damage me nor my 327 LCR.

I have Bullseye and 85 gr XTPs so I have that covered.

TIA

There is data for H110 in .327, but not the shorter .32s. I'm surprised by that for a number of reasons. The smallest case I use it in is .357 Mag.

[Jamie]

There is data for H110 in .327, but not the shorter .32s. I'm surprised by that for a number of reasons. The smallest case I use it in is .357 Mag.

Same here on both accounts Hambo.

I did find some data on CastBoolits for H&R Mag, but nothing pressure tested iirc.

I did shoot some 100gr DEWC in .32 H&R nag yesterday loaded with 3 gr Bullseye. They are accurate (for me) at 3 inches/ 7 yards from my LCR. I need to chrono them but since I murdered my chrono a couple of months ago it'll need to wait a bit.

My favorite .32 S&W 100 gr DEWC loads so far are W231 2.4 gr with SA primers. They give me 764 fps out of my LCR. But I like the Bullseye loads quite a bit as well. Decisions, decisions.

I have a good amount of W231 so I may well toy with that in .32 H&R mag as I've seen mentioned in one of these threads. (Can't keep up with everything LOL).

I might try working up some .32 H&R mag loads with some H110 and see what shakes. Cautious work.

[Hambo]

Same here on both accounts Hambo.

I did find some data on CastBoolits for H&R Mag, but nothing pressure tested iirc.

I did shoot some 100gr DEWC in .32 H&R nag yesterday loaded with 3 gr Bullseye. They are accurate (for me) at 3 inches/ 7 yards from my LCR. I need to chrono them but since I murdered my chrono a couple of months ago it'll need to wait a bit.

My favorite .32 S&W 100 gr DEWC loads so far are W231 2.4 gr with SA primers. They give me 764 fps out of my LCR. But I like the Bullseye loads quite a bit as well. Decisions, decisions.

I have a good amount of W231 so I may well toy with that in .32 H&R mag as I've seen mentioned in one of these threads. (Can't keep up with everything LOL).

I might try working up some .32 H&R mag loads with some H110 and see what shakes. Cautious work.

I checked Lyman 50th Ed and they list H110 for .327 Mag with a 100gr JHP. In theory, I get that it will work, but it's best in larger charges and has a narrow min-max. I don't venture out where there is no data. I shoot a lot of wildcats, but I always start with some info, even if it's the developer's original notes.

[Jamie]

Good point.
I might best stick published data.

From my experience with H110 and. 357, H110 likes the upper limits of it's narrow window.
Thank you for the reminder.