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32 special #19190823 02/08/24 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,757 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,757 Idaho I been reloading the 32 WS. The book states the twist in Winchester 1894/94 is slower. Did Marlin follow suit? How about micro groove? Are they really no longer manufactured? Thanks "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19191292 02/08/24 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,958 Likes: 4 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,958 Likes: 4 PA Yes. They're both 1-16". Marlin discontinued the cartridge in 1964 and Winchester ran it until the early 70's

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19191850 02/08/24 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,757 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,757 Idaho So there were no microgroove 32 WS? "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19191925 02/08/24 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,452 Likes: 2 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,452 Likes: 2 NE South Dakota I never had an issue with the twist in my ‘94. I only shot cast bullets in mine. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19191930 02/08/24 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,958 Likes: 4 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,958 Likes: 4 PA Originally Posted by Angus1895 So there were no microgroove 32 WS? Yes there were

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19195103 02/09/24 Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 774 Minor Hill TN / Hillsboro AL E EddieSouthgate Campfire Regular EddieSouthgate Campfire Regular E Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 774 Minor Hill TN / Hillsboro AL Not loading out of that wild assed Barnes manual are you ? Just askin in case this is the next danger mouse 03a3 type event. Grumpy old man with a gun.....Do not touch . Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Don't bother my monument and I'll leave yours alone.

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19199150 02/10/24 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,452 Likes: 2 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,452 Likes: 2 NE South Dakota If you’re loading for the 32, and can’t find information use 30-30 data and you can go up a little from there if you need. No need to worry about twist. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19216196 02/15/24 Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 8,927 Likes: 4 M Magnum_Bob Campfire Outfitter Magnum_Bob Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 8,927 Likes: 4 I an still looking for a Lyman #321297 cast bullet mold for mine. Anyone have a 32 w spcl mold for sale?.mb " Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19223917 02/18/24 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,612 Louisiana-U.S.A. J Joe Campfire Tracker Joe Campfire Tracker J Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,612 Louisiana-U.S.A. Search noebulletmolds.com. Shew me thy ways, O LORD: teach me thy paths. "there are few better cartridges on Earth than the 7 x 57mm Mauser" "the .30 Springfield is light, accurate, penetrating, and has surprising stopping power"

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19224153 02/18/24 Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 1,392 York County, PA W WStrayer Campfire Regular WStrayer Campfire Regular W Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 1,392 York County, PA https://www.westernbullet.com/ly3gr6.html https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...-cavity-bullet-mold.cfm?gun_id=101637331 https://www.buffaloarms.com/bullet-...ullet-moulds/1-cavity-22-35-caliber.html

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19316926 03/20/24 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,757 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,757 Idaho No I don’t have any Barnes XLC 32 WS bullets. Only .308……. "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19317621 03/20/24 Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 1,392 York County, PA W WStrayer Campfire Regular WStrayer Campfire Regular W Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 1,392 York County, PA Micro-groove is the most common configuration in any Marlin. Don't worry about it.

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19317705 03/20/24 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,757 Idaho Angus1895 OP Campfire Outfitter OP Angus1895 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 7,757 Idaho Are the Rugers micro groovy? "Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19318297 03/21/24 Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 1,392 York County, PA W WStrayer Campfire Regular WStrayer Campfire Regular W Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 1,392 York County, PA In 30-30, no. Ruger is not making a 32 WS. No one is... Last edited by WStrayer; 03/21/24.

Re: 32 special Angus1895 #19323376 03/22/24 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,958 Likes: 4 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,958 Likes: 4 PA Originally Posted by Angus1895 Are the Rugers micro groovy? Nope