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Posted By: jagdgewehr Colt 32-20 - 12/03/14
Working on project gun, a colt army special 32-20. Haven't reloaded the 32-20 before. What's everyones favorite bullet and powder for 32-20 revolver loads?
Posted By: HawkI Re: Colt 32-20 - 12/03/14
A 100 gr. custom flatpoint and Lil'Gun from Hodgdon data.
Posted By: gnoahhh Re: Colt 32-20 - 12/03/14
Ditto. Or mild loads of Unique or Bullseye for everyday shooting, and save full snot loads for "serious social encounters". Remember, those old Colts aren't as tough as current production revolvers- a steady diet of heavy loads on top of the thousands of shots that old girl has already digested could make her a bit rattly.
Posted By: mark shubert Re: Colt 32-20 - 12/07/14
117 gr lead SWC over 4.5 of Unique is what I run in my Bisley and my Marlin 1894.
Might be a shade warm for your Army Special, though, IDK.
Posted By: Uncas Re: Colt 32-20 - 12/23/14
3.8 of TightGroup (Lil'Dandy rotor # 2) 115 grain (sorry) Lazer cast. Cloverleaf groups in every 32/20 tried. Lee factory crimp.
Posted By: PennDog Re: Colt 32-20 - 01/02/15
Originally Posted by Uncas
3.8 of TightGroup (Lil'Dandy rotor # 2) 115 grain (sorry) Lazer cast. Cloverleaf groups in every 32/20 tried. Lee factory crimp.


+1 but I use 3.4 grains behind a 95 grain GC - very accurate, mild and both my Colt Police Positive and Winchester 1873 love it!

PennDog
Posted By: Mesabi Re: Colt 32-20 - 01/02/15
It would be worth your time to find Brian Pearce's article on reloading for .32-20 handguns in the June 2014 Handloader. I'd let you borrow my copy, but I won't be back in NE Kansas for a few more weeks.
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