.32 H&R Magnum data

[4given]

I’ve been looking around online for data to load 98 - 100 gr hard cast wadcutters in .32 H&R but have had no success. I’ve seen a little for HBWC but I would like to drive them around 750 fps out of a 2” as a training analog.

Have any of you run across anything?

[Brian T]

Hodgdon has several loadings as high as 100 grs over 6 or 7 different powders

[jandbj]

Seems like a good starting point… maybe?

@Outpost75,
Opinions on the above?

[BobM]

I’ve been looking around online for data to load 98 - 100 gr hard cast wadcutters in .32 H&R but have had no success. I’ve seen a little for HBWC but I would like to drive them around 750 fps out of a 2” as a training analog.

Have any of you run across anything?

The second edition of the Lyman Pistol and Revolver Handbook has cast wadcutter data

[Outpost75]

Seems like a good starting point… maybe?

@Outpost75,
Opinions on the above?

No.pressure data.
No.accuracy data.
Not enough info.on test conditions.
A puff piece to sell powder.


.32 S&W Long R-P case, 100 Hdy XTP, CCI500, 8.5 grs IMR4227, OAL 1.17"
10-inch Contender 997 fps, 20,200 psi, via Oehler 43 PBL with strain gage
3-inch S&W Mod. 30 787 fps, 46 ES, 18 Sd

.32 S&W Long R P case. 85 Hdy XTP, CCI500, 3 grains Alliant Bullseye, OAL 1.175""
10-inch Contender 990 fps, 16,800.psi via Oehler 43 PBL with strain gage
3-inch S&W Mod. 30 867 fps, 41 ES, 16 Sd

Data provided by Larry Gibson, Lake Havasu, AZ

[BN]

I did a Google search for 32 H&R magnum reload load data and found a lot of results.

[jandbj]

https://shootersreference.com/reload.../32-hr-magnum/

[4given]

I just ordered a copy of the Lyman Pistol & Revolver Handbook 3rd Edition Reloading Manual. I am told it has the answers we seek. I’ll let you all know when it comes in.

[4given]

I just ordered a copy of the Lyman Pistol & Revolver Handbook 3rd Edition Reloading Manual. I am told it has the answers we seek. I’ll let you all know when it comes in.

The manual came in. It only has data for a 90 gr swaged HBWC and a bunch of jacketed bullets. Lists starting loads with a number of different powders so that is helpful. Not exactly what I was hoping for but it helps.

[revchuck38]

Seems like a good starting point… maybe?

@Outpost75,
Opinions on the above?

I haven't been following this thread since I'm planning on getting one of the .38s.

That said, don't use data for RNs/SWCs to load WCs. Wadcutters are seated much more deeply and using the other data will raise pressures a bunch. I'd use the HBWC data and go from there.