.327Mag Blackhawk-NEW

[Flash]

Where is the data from an 18" test barrel? I read that article and couldn't find anything about an 18" test barrel. Could you post the link to that article? A test barrel is closed breach, not a revolver. There is a lot of gas escaping between the forcing cone and the cylinder which is enough to give you a substantial velocity drop too. I understand what you're wishing for but it just doesn't seem possible. Firearm manufacturers don't miss something so marketable as a claim of superior velocity in a "Blackhawk Hunter" model.

[Badnews Bob]

I hope this thing works out well, Maybe ammo will now be more abundant. I have  a Blackhawk on order and I am goimg to have a handie rifle chambered in the same cal. I am thinking I may be able to get close to 2000FPS out of the rifle. If Marlin releases a lever gun in it I am gonna have to buy one of those too.

[Blackhawker]

Where is the data from an 18" test barrel? I read that article and couldn't find anything about an 18" test barrel. Could you post the link to that article? A test barrel is closed breach, not a revolver. There is a lot of gas escaping between the forcing cone and the cylinder which is enough to give you a substantial velocity drop too. I understand what you're wishing for but it just doesn't seem possible. Firearm manufacturers don't miss something so marketable as a claim of superior velocity in a "Blackhawk Hunter" model.

Here is the link:

http://www.chuckhawks.com/327_federal.htm

It's a Chuck Hawks article and near the bottom he talks about the use of it in rifles.  Here is a quote from the article:

ATK has already tested the .327 Mag. in an 18.5" carbine barrel with excellent results. The 85 grain factory load reportedly gave velocities of about 1830 fps, while the 100 grain bullet achieved a MV of 2010 fps and the 115 grain Gold Dot a MV of 1750 fps. These velocities are similar to those achieved by the old .32-20 High Velocity rifle loads.

Other excellent platforms for the .327 cartridge would be the Ruger Blackhawk single action, S&W "K" frame double action and Colt SAA replica revolvers. With fully adjustable sights and barrels between 6" and 8", these would be excellent hunting handguns for varmints and small predators, as well as offering flat shooting protection from two-legged predators in the field.

I guess we'll just have to see what happens in the future but I'm sure there will be longer barrels made for this cartridge.

[Badnews Bob]

Looks like my guess was in the ballpark, I may even pick up some more speed out of the longer handie barrel. A 115 to 130 grain mould from Veral may be just what I want.

[manatee1947]

that is indeed a gorgeous gun. I have always wanted a 32/20, and this is as close as I probably will get. The 5 1/2 is a good conpromise, and as for " what is it good for", I used to think a 22 mag worthless, that was in the '60s, when I was young and there was more space and fewer people, now it is crowded and less space. Now that 22 mag ammo is $10 a box= 20 cents per shot, and I can load 32 H&R's for 8 cents and 32 S&W longs for 4 cents, this thing looks even better!!

[Badnews Bob]

I just picked up my new Blackhawk .327. I think I am gonna really like it now if I could just find some ammo or brass for it.  I think I need a 115to 130 gr LFNGC bullet mold from Veral for it also.  I do have some .32 S&W longs and some .32 H&R magnums I can shoot until then.

[poncaguy]

Mine is in, now all I need is the money.....ha

[Badnews Bob]

MONEY?.........Hmmm I think I had some of that once. Can't seem to remember where it all went.  ;D

[poncaguy]

I'm trading my S&W MP 45 in for it, still have 4 45 auto's left .............

[poncaguy]

Picked mine up, sweet revolver. Found out the 32S&W Long is a puny round, but really like the 327  mag round.

[manatee1947]

There is olympic competition with 32's they are extremely accurate. I have never seen a foot pound recommendation for paper or soda cans, and the 32 long should shine there. It also does not take much for small game and pests.