Looking for data...

[cwlongshot]

 I am searching for some published data on the 32/20 with heavy bullets. Specfically 120 to 130 grains. More specfically the Sierrs 308dia 125HP and Speer 308dia 130gr SP bullets.

Not looking for home brews here, (Althou I would love to read your storie!)  looking more for published data. I'll go buy that manuel or book etc....

My 32/20 is built on a faster twist than a std 32/20 rate and heavier bullets should shoot better....

CW

[rg1]

 Only info I can find is from Speers 11th Edition Manual from 1987.
Test firearm--Thompson Contender 10" barrel 1/10 twist, ww cases,cci 500 primer
.308 diameter 130 grain Speer Hollow Point and Speer 130 gr. Flat Nose (no oal given)
Some of the powders listed:
FOR THOMPSON CONTENDER only, not for older 32-20 firearms
IMR 4198---14 gr-1339fps-------max 16-1453fps....................hp38--5.5-1113----max 6.1-1194
H110-------13----1479---------max 15-1664........................SR7625--5.5-1031--max 6.1-1153
296--------12.5---1443---------max 14.5-1602
AA#9------11--1476------------max  13-1632
2400--------9.5--1234---------max 11.5-1488
Blue Dot----8.6--1302----------max 9.5-1454
Unique-----5.6---1008----------max 6.2-1163
HS6--------7.7--1246----------max 8.6-1340
AA#7---------7.6-1140--------max 8.5-1265
AA#5---------6.1-1023----------max 7.1-1204
  

[rg1]

 This data is from Sierra's latest 5th Edition (for Thompson Contender and BF field pistols ONLY-not for older 32-20 firearms
Firearm tested: BF Field Pistol 10" 1/10, Win case Fed 205M primer
Sierra 125 grain SPT--oal 1.860"
AA#5 ---6.3-1200----7.0-1300----max 7.6-1400
2400----9.5-1200---10.2-1300---10.9-1400---max 11.5-1500
296----12.0-1500---12.9-1600---max 13.8-1700
H4227----11.9-1400---12.8--1500----max 13.7-1600
AA1680----15.2-1500----16.3-1600----max 17.3--1700
accuracy load H4227-11.9-1400
hunting load AA1680--16.3-1600

[rg1]

From Speers 13th Edition 1998 for 32-20 in a Thompson Contender only! Not for older 32-20 firearms!!
Firearm tested T/C Contender, WW cases, CCI 500 primer
Speer 130 HP oal tested 1.910"--------130 FP-SP oal tested 1.865"
H110--14.0 grains-1479fps---15.0-1664
IMR 4227  14.5-1479--------15.5 compressed-1645
AA#9  12.0-1476------------13.0--1632
296    13.5-1443------------14.5---1602
SR4759  12.0-1256----------13.0---1489
2400  10.5-1234------------11.5-1488
IMR 4198  15.0-1339-------16.0 compressed-1453
  I'm just posting what was printed and have no experience with a 32-20. Use at your own risk.

[Bigeasy]

A couple years ago Brian Pierce did an article on the 32-20 in Handloader Magazine.  I do believe he listed some heavy bullet loads. Might be able to find it on line.  I just happen to remember it because I was thinking of buying an old Colt in that caliber at the time.

Larry

[cwlongshot]

A couple years ago Brian Pierce did an article on the 32-20 in Handloader Magazine.  I do believe he listed some heavy bullet loads. Might be able to find it on line.  I just happen to remember it because I was thinking of buying an old Colt in that caliber at the time.

Larry

Thanks guys!! EXACTLY what I was hoping for!!!

RG1, I have a couple older SPEER manuals in the bookcase in the attic. I'll head up and pull them down!!

Larry,
 I remember reading a article by Lane Simpson (I think) back when the marlin 1894 in this caliber came out. Seem to remember a couple other such stories about the same time.. Thanks for the memory jog... I have all shooting times rags dating back to the late 70's.... I think Brian Pierce wrote or writes for them too...Guess its time to do some looking....

CW

EDIT:  I just found this from PACO... http://www.leverguns.com/articles/paco/3220wcf.htm

[AtlLaw]

Hey Bri!
I'll check on LoadData.com.  It has, or is working toward having every load ever published in Rifle or Handloader magazine plus.

[AtlLaw]

Sent you a PM Bri.

[cwlongshot]

GOT IT!!  Thanks again guys!!

I decided on IMR4227 a Rem 71/2 and both the 130 Speer, 125 Sierra and 123 Hornady bullets...  Now if it would just get into the 30's!!

CW