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Posted By: hikerbum Ruger Single Six 32H&R - 10/01/20
Been eyeing one... anyone know if this could be reamed out to 327 magnum? Is the cylinder long enough?
Posted By: EdM Re: Ruger Single Six 32H&R - 10/01/20
From Hamilton Bowen's website.

NO. RS06 (2) .327 MAG. SINGLE-SIX CYLINDER CONVERSION Designed specifically for the .32 H&R Single-Sixes, this procedure affords a simple, cost-effective conversion to the wonderful .327 Magnum cartridge that utilizes the factory barrel. Includes the necessary long-body cylinder, shortening the barrel extension and recutting the forcing cone. The action is tuned and cylinder reblued. Also applicable to both blue and stainless steel Vaqueros. Please note: this conversion is available only for center-fire guns. Please see the OPTIONS section for a variety of additional modifications available.

RS06(2) $1,295.00
I know this was not your question, but try the .32 H&R loads first. I have had more fun with my Single Six .32 than I could have imagined.
Posted By: LeftHunter Re: Ruger Single Six 32H&R - 10/02/20
Any particular reason you don’t want to just buy a single seven?
Posted By: hikerbum Re: Ruger Single Six 32H&R - 10/02/20
Single sevens are all stainless i think. Looking at a blue one
Posted By: colodog Re: Ruger Single Six 32H&R - 10/02/20
Originally Posted by woods_walker
I know this was not your question, but try the .32 H&R loads first. I have had more fun with my Single Six .32 than I could have imagined.


I have to agree, I like the single six in 32H&R.

I was gifted mine from a dear friend who replaced his with a Single Seven.

The single Seven shot fine but loading was a little odd as the cylinder didn't quite line up with the loading gate.
Roll the cylinder till it clicks into place and it was too far to load or unload so it was a little different routine...
Posted By: z1r Re: Ruger Single Six 32H&R - 10/02/20
The Single Seven was developed so that the cylinder notches could be further offset between chambers due to the cartridge's high operating pressure.

Sure, rechambering the H&R cylinder has been done, but you end up with a short COAL.
I've owned a Single Six with a Bisley grip frame in .32 H&R since the early 1980s and have owned and sold several others over the years. It's one of my favorite single action revolvers. I see no reason to need more out of it for any purpose I've used it for than it provides. The .327 is a fine cartridge, but the .32 H&R is sufficient for any type of hunting for which you'd use such a cartridge and in addition is extremely accurate. I also have an SP101 in .32 H&R with a 4-inch barrel. It's a fun gun as well.
Posted By: LeftHunter Re: Ruger Single Six 32H&R - 10/02/20
Single sevens can be had in blued as well as stainless
Posted By: hikerbum Re: Ruger Single Six 32H&R - 10/02/20
Thanks for all the feedback. Single seven is the way to go
Posted By: z1r Re: Ruger Single Six 32H&R - 10/02/20
Originally Posted by hikerbum
Thanks for all the feedback. Single seven is the way to go


If you want the extra HP, I agree. The 327 is quite snappy, The extra weight of the steel grip frame helps attenuate recoil.
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