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I have an S&W K-frame .32-20 revolver and a bunch of 115 grain .312 diameter JHPs. I'd like to find a safe load to use these bullets up, as my only other .32 caliber handguns are .32 H&Rs and they don't fit in the cylinder. Does anyone have any experience with loading this type of bullet? I've been able to find lots of 115 grain cast, but no jacketed loads.

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7 grs. Hodgdon Lil Gun.

I have used with cast and jacketed 115-125grainers in an old Colt Police Postive Special 32-20.

Sorry, its not a published load, but going "under" with jacketed bullets in this cartridge and those guns is a bigger concern than a little "over", or 38 Special to plus P range pressures.

Low level/starting rifle loads with pressures listed may be a decent place to look.

Pet Loads used 115 gr 30 carbine bullets with 3.5 grs 231/HP-38 and 4 grs. Unique. I use Lil Gun just to see the powder in the cartridge well.
I'd also use a chronograph and keep the velocity above 750 fps; you dont want a stuck bullet.

His factory loaded 115 Winchester soft points clocked 729 fps. in a 6 inch 1905 Hand Ejector. I'd want them in the 800s, which my LilGun load does without exceeding pressures or not being able to see a double charge.

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Thanks very much.

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