.32-20 ammo
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tlay
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I hope you reload because it is hard to find and expensive when you do.
I have the opposite problem.
I can find the ammo not the gun
I've seen it on arms list cheap
But I guess gun shows work pretty well also.
If there are any real old gun shops around you try there first and ask.
It may be hidden in back covered in dust
I can find the ammo not the gun
I've seen it on arms list cheap
But I guess gun shows work pretty well also.
If there are any real old gun shops around you try there first and ask.
It may be hidden in back covered in dust
27 Man
Member
Loading is almost a necessity these days with a .32-20. Find some 115 grain SWC bullets and a can of Bullseye. I load 3 grains so I don't strain those old guns that are approaching 100 years old. If you have a Colt Army Special or a SAA, you can use Unique and load a little warmer.
DWalt
Member
Anyone who plans to shoot any rifle or revolver chambered for the .32-20 regularly should plan to load his own, unless he has a lot of patience and disposable income. I nearly always see some at gun shows - for $50-$60 per box. Internet sources sell it, but unless you order a significant quantity, shipping costs will eat your lunch.
Bosquebass
Member
Cabela's has 32-20 but it's not cheap. They have free shipping deals often so that helps on the cost.
Skeetr57
Member
In post #3, the box of Super X with 80 grain HP bullets should not be fired in revolvers, Win 1873 rifles or Colt Lightning pump action rifles. It is the old high velocity load which gives high pressures. It has not been loaded in 50 or 60 years, and is probably worth too much to a collector to shoot anyway.
I Ordered mine through Cabelas and had it Shipped to the Bowling Green Ky store cost me about $100 for three 50 count boxes I now have dies and bullets.
I cast my own bullets and load my own ammo. That way it is extremely cheap to shoot, and finding ammo is never a problem.
Is the HSM ammo black powder?
Art Doc
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
This is a caliber that demands loading your own due to cost and availability.
DWalt
Member
Did you mean a Winchester 92? The only handgun calibers I am aware of that were chambered in the 94 were the .38 Special/.357, the .44 Special/Magnum, and the .45 Colt. Maybe I missed something.
silentflyer
Member
Georgia Arms has it listed 30$/50 rounds.
rburg
Member
Everyone (me included) suggests you reload the stuff. Just be aware that its a pain. Its got long, weak cases. I bet I've ruined more brass just reloading a few hundred of them than all the other calibers combined. And I've reloaded 10s of thousands between 9mm, 38 specials, 357s and 44s.
My problem seems to be centered on getting the case to sit straight in the shell holder and then start the bullet straight. If its not square, it'll crumple the thin brass.
I posted a link here a while back, like maybe 2 years, to a guy with the components who didn't want them. I bought his box of 2,000 bullets, Remington soft points. I agree with the poster above who uses 3.0 of Bullseye. Kind of like shooting a 22 low velocity load. No recoil at all to speak of, just enough to let you know it went off.
My problem seems to be centered on getting the case to sit straight in the shell holder and then start the bullet straight. If its not square, it'll crumple the thin brass.
I posted a link here a while back, like maybe 2 years, to a guy with the components who didn't want them. I bought his box of 2,000 bullets, Remington soft points. I agree with the poster above who uses 3.0 of Bullseye. Kind of like shooting a 22 low velocity load. No recoil at all to speak of, just enough to let you know it went off.
DWalt
Member
I have been loading .32-20 for over 30 years, nary a problem anything like you describe.
27 Man
Member
I load on an old Rockchucker. The trick is to go slow and easy and feel for when the bullet seats and get a light crimp. Too much pressure and you get a crushed case. Done it many times.
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