Factory .32 Long ammo - opinions?

Shotguncoach · Apr 3, 2024

I have my first .32 Long revolver on the way (Regulation Police Target) and need something to feed it. I'll eventually reload for this one but I have no dies, bullets, or brass yet.

What is the group opinion of the current Remington "Wheelgun" 98 grain LRN ammo? Is there another factory option that you'd recommend for a gun approaching 100 years old? I'd like something that is mild, accurate, reliable, and produces good brass for reloading.

rbmac52 · Apr 4, 2024

I've no experience with the Remington stuff. It is probably more expensive than most.

Any of the offerings from Prvi Partizan, Sellier & Bellot, Fiocchi, and Magtech will be fine for your gun and the brass is top quality. Here's a link to the AmmoSeek page for .32 S&W Long ammo:

32 S&W Long Ammo | Bulk 32 S&W Long Ammunition - AmmoSeek.com 2024

STCM(SW) · Apr 4, 2024

The only factory .32 long I have is Magtech LRN 98 gr.
They are ok, but I mold and hand load that I think are better...

robertrwalsh · Apr 4, 2024

The only factory ammo I ever remember buying is Magtech 98 RNL and Fiocchi wadcutters. Mostly I roll my own. I get exactly what I want and the price is right.

Alk8944 · Apr 4, 2024

Among all the factory loads available there isn't enough difference to worry about, buy whatever you can find. If you can find any the Fiocchi wad-cutter load is a very good choice.

Cal44 · Apr 4, 2024

Fiocchi wadcutters are my favorite practice loàd.

Mild recoil and accurate.

Buffalo Bore 100 gr wadcutters are my favorite self defense load. But I would not recommend them for your older gun.

chief38 · Apr 4, 2024

I have fired the 32 long (Remington) only once (many years ago) and while I did not chronograph it, it did feel pretty anemic to me and the others who fired it.

I suppose it could be a SD round as a last resort or if that is all you have or can afford, but certainly not optimal for that purpose!

Shotguncoach · Apr 4, 2024

Thank you all. If I ever end up using a 1927-ish Regulation Police Target as a self defense gun, that means I will have made some truly horrible choices and the ammo will be the last of my worries. <big grin>

For my purposes the Fiocchi wadcutters sound perfect. I appreciate the recommendations.

Sistema1927 · Apr 5, 2024

If I didn't roll my own I wouldn't shoot any .32 revolver cartridge.

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