My TCR 83 in 32-40 is now up for auction sale at DurysGuns.com.
And why am I selling it? I'm in my 80's now and none of my kids had any interest in my TCR collection.
Over the years I have harvested White Tails with the 32-40 using spitzer jacketed bullets in my TCR.
Years ago, I read how you could size down 8mm (.323) jacketed bullets to .321 using a Lee Sizer. I bought the Lee sizer and over the years used it to size down various 8mm bullets.
I found that my TCR shot the 150 grain Speers (or Sierra's) quite well getting near 1" in 5 shot groups, and they worked dandy on white tails.
With modern single shot rifles, load development of the 32-40 approximates the 32 special. The 32 special has functioned as a deer caliber for many many decades and has served as fodder for the hot stove crowd over the years.
As a second note, I had used the Hornady 165 FTX which is intended for the 32 Special as well. Though they did good groups, I found my sized down 150's proved tighter groups. Also, for the lever action rifles they are a good option.
