I saw mention of this in a recent gun magazine and I sent them an email. The rifle mentioned was the Ruger M77. I wrote Lipsey's and received a reply that they were talking with several manufacturers. If you think a bolt gun in ,327 Fed is a good idea you might drop them a line at [email protected].
Lipsey's considering a special run of .327 Fed rifles
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I think a lever action in .327 would be a better idea.
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Well, you have me there! The replies I received didn't specify "bolt" that was my editorializing! I agree, a lever would make me pretty happy as well, drop them a note with your thoughts!
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I would jump on one in a lever action, but don't really want a bolt gun in that caliber.
Ruger - If you're listening, here's a money maker for you.....
Come out with a matched pair - a quality lever gun and a single six/bearcat type single action revolver. Both in .327, matching serial numbers...maybe a blued set and a stainless set. Keep the price range at $1000 for the stainless set and just under for the blued set. Release it with plenty of stock a few months before Christmas or Fathers Day. You'll sell them all, set the bar a bit higher for the competition and likely breathe new life into that cartridge as well. (of course you can offer the other calibers as well later down the road, but for the first year keep it at just the .327)
Ruger - If you're listening, here's a money maker for you.....
Come out with a matched pair - a quality lever gun and a single six/bearcat type single action revolver. Both in .327, matching serial numbers...maybe a blued set and a stainless set. Keep the price range at $1000 for the stainless set and just under for the blued set. Release it with plenty of stock a few months before Christmas or Fathers Day. You'll sell them all, set the bar a bit higher for the competition and likely breathe new life into that cartridge as well. (of course you can offer the other calibers as well later down the road, but for the first year keep it at just the .327)
LouisianaJoe
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They currently have several handguns in .327. I am considering the 7.5" single seven.
Ruger - 327 Federal Magnum - Revolver - Lipseys.com
Ruger - 327 Federal Magnum - Revolver - Lipseys.com
susieqz
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i'd like to see a new rifle like that.
i think the cartridge has lots going for it but it never takes off.
no one wants to buy when factory ammo may dry up permanently.
i think the cartridge has lots going for it but it never takes off.
no one wants to buy when factory ammo may dry up permanently.
Well, I have a lever action in .357, (an old pre-lawyered Puma) and love it. I can shoot .38 Spl or .357 Mag, either one, and can partner it up with a whole bunch of handguns that I currently own, and it shoots factory ammo or reloads flawlessly.
If a major manufacturer would offer something like that in the .327 Mag., it would have a great deal of appeal. But a lot of folks who would go for the much more common .357, might shy away from something that might be perceived as not having a robust ammo supply in the future.
I'd buy one though!!! Especially if paired with a SAA style handgun, as was suggested above.
Best Regards, Les
If a major manufacturer would offer something like that in the .327 Mag., it would have a great deal of appeal. But a lot of folks who would go for the much more common .357, might shy away from something that might be perceived as not having a robust ammo supply in the future.
I'd buy one though!!! Especially if paired with a SAA style handgun, as was suggested above.
Best Regards, Les
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I think a model 1892 lever gun in .327 would be awesome and would make a great rifle/revolver combo (like this .38/.357) . . . how about it Rossi?
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I agree, for revolver caliber cartridges, the 1892 Winchester design by our most brilliant firearms inventor of all time, John Moses Browning, is perfection. Many manufacturers have copied the basic design, and it is timeless. I have the Puma that I mentioned above, in .357/.38 Spl., and a modern "Winchester" branded, but made in Japan by Miroku, .45 Colt version. The Puma is an exact duplicate of JMB's design; but the new Winchester has a rebounding hammer and a sliding tang safety, which are Lawyer mandated, no doubt, but spoil the original design. But it's still a beautifully crafted, and expensive, carbine. I would prefer an exact copy of the slick little '92 action in this new caliber.... that would be a great arm to possess.
And I presume that we could fire .32 S&W Longs in it also??? And in its companion revolver?? They are inexpensive, and easily loaded, and would be great plinking rounds.
Best Regards, Les
And I presume that we could fire .32 S&W Longs in it also??? And in its companion revolver?? They are inexpensive, and easily loaded, and would be great plinking rounds.
Best Regards, Les
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Let's face it guys, the 'ol "chirty-chew chweny" (.32-20) isn't doing so hot.
I think there is indeed a market for a smaller bore, flat shooting yet strong cartridge that is more modern than the .32-20 in a lever gun. I can't begin to say how many times I've read people a wantin' a levergun in .327 Fed Mag. I'm frankly surprised no one has done it yet.
I think there is indeed a market for a smaller bore, flat shooting yet strong cartridge that is more modern than the .32-20 in a lever gun. I can't begin to say how many times I've read people a wantin' a levergun in .327 Fed Mag. I'm frankly surprised no one has done it yet.
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I agree: I have a Colt SAA up for sale on another forum and no bites after almost a week.
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I converted my marlin 1894 from 32 magnum to 327 and love it!! My old man eyes make it hard to use the sights.
A bolt action Ruger Ranch or 77/327 with a scope capability would be wonderful.
A bolt action Ruger Ranch or 77/327 with a scope capability would be wonderful.
I don't think I'm in the market for a .327 bolt gun. In a lever gun, if it qualifies as a legal caliber for cowboy action shooting, and I believe that it does, it makes sense to me. Why bother with a bolt gun?
At this point, as long as it's weak enough, I'm sure any caliber would qualify for CAS.
Those guys aren't interested in real history.
Bruce51
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Just no!
I purchased one and it has been a big disappointment. The gun pierces primers and jams up. Have to pull the cylinder to get it working again.
While it can fire all the .32's the primer piercing is even worse with the lighter loads. It's been back to the factory already. They should have kept it and sold me a different gun.
A very nice looking revolver I'll always regret buying.
Yet a .327 magnum rifle is a great idea. 2000 fps or more with a 100 grain JSP. About the same as the .30 carbine except in a rimmed case.
I would rather have a nice pump but a lever would do nicely.
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I purchased one and it has been a big disappointment. The gun pierces primers and jams up. Have to pull the cylinder to get it working again.
While it can fire all the .32's the primer piercing is even worse with the lighter loads. It's been back to the factory already. They should have kept it and sold me a different gun.
A very nice looking revolver I'll always regret buying.
Yet a .327 magnum rifle is a great idea. 2000 fps or more with a 100 grain JSP. About the same as the .30 carbine except in a rimmed case.
I would rather have a nice pump but a lever would do nicely.
BLM
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I'd be on a Marlin 1894 in 327 Mag like a pitbull on a bone.
Wish they would bring back their smaller bore versions, especially the 218 Bee. And a 32-20 in a long octagon barrel Cowboy version. Been waiting for one of those for years. Apparently it's never going to happen.
S&W seems to have dumped the 327. Pity, because now I have to look at Brand X for them. And by 'them", I mean one with a longer barrel for hunting for me, and a snubbie for defense for the wife.
I have one of these too. With the shorter barrel. Mine shoots fine, the only thing is it's a pain to load and unload because the cylinder doesn't index with the loading gate. If you let it click into place, you have to go all the way around again. Thinking about modding the pawl to let it free spin when loading.
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I went to Brand X (come on S&W start making them again) and now have six revolvers in 327 Mag. but have been so busy I have not shot them. I did get to fire my S&W 16-4 in 327 and love it.
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I would love to have a Model 16 .327 Mag, but I'd want it with a clone of the 8-3/8" Model 53 barrel. No need for a heavy underlug, might as well put that extra weight into length for more sight radius. And fine sights for varmint shooting. For that matter would love to see a twin in 17 HMR.
My problem is I have so many guns that I've become jaded and very picky on what I want now, and the gun companies for the most part are not making what I want. I'm sure marketing bean counters are watching their bottom line, but how many sales are lost?
Take Marlin for example. Been waiting for the 39 TDS (16" trapper) for many years. Threw in the towel and got one of the 9422 trappers with color cased receiver. Lost sale for Marlin.
Been wanting a stainless 27 with a long barrel, but it has to be identical to the traditional 27. I don't want slab sided barrels, unfluted cylinder, 1875 Remington "sail" underlug, etc. Another lost sale.
And S&W has dumped the 327 Magnum altogether. More lost sales.
My problem is I have so many guns that I've become jaded and very picky on what I want now, and the gun companies for the most part are not making what I want. I'm sure marketing bean counters are watching their bottom line, but how many sales are lost?
Take Marlin for example. Been waiting for the 39 TDS (16" trapper) for many years. Threw in the towel and got one of the 9422 trappers with color cased receiver. Lost sale for Marlin.
Been wanting a stainless 27 with a long barrel, but it has to be identical to the traditional 27. I don't want slab sided barrels, unfluted cylinder, 1875 Remington "sail" underlug, etc. Another lost sale.
And S&W has dumped the 327 Magnum altogether. More lost sales.
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