My 1st attempts to load for my H&R Break Open

Ben

Ben

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Ammo for my little 32 S&W break open is $25 a box + tax.
If I'm going to shoot it very much there was a necessity to reload.

Here are my 1st attempts:

313492 , 84 gr. Wadcutter , sized .312" with 1.3 grs. of B'Eye ( manual suggest starting at 1.1 and max at 1.5, .........so I chose 1.3 grs.

I've already tested some and they shoot great !

If you dislike heavy recoil and loud muzzle blast, this
one is YOUR FRIEND !

Oh, did I say a 1 pound can of B'Eye will last for 3 forevers.

Ben

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Here is 50 rounds........
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S Mac

S Mac

Sept. 10, 2021 Steve left us. You are missed.
Pretty neat Ben. I didn't realize how small it was until I saw it in your palm.
 
JWFilips

JWFilips

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Ben,
love to see some photos of the shoot!
BTW those little guys are adorable! I love the .32's
 
Ben

Ben

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You can drop this revolver in your pocket and you hardly know it is there.

Ben
 
RicinYakima

RicinYakima

High Steppes of Eastern Washington
Glad you are having fun with the H&R! That might not be an impressive load, but will kill 20 pound animals with authority! Just have to hit them in the boiler room.
 
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9.3X62AL

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Lyman #313492 was the first mould I had for the 32 S&W Long. In that caliber it is an accurate bullet that hits hard on small game and varmints. It had "done in" dozens of jackrabbits and ground squirrels for me over the years. Alas, the RCBS 32-98-SWC shoots SO WELL in so many 32 revolvers that #313492 has kind of been relegated to semi-retirement, but I still have about 1/3 of a 1# coffee can-full of the WC castings awaiting the Lyman 4500.

Just LOVELY photo-journalism, as always from Ben.
 
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freebullet

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Interesting revolver. Reminds me of my fondness for the 380acp. Not all guns need to have punishing recoil. Thanks for sharing Ben.
 
Kevin Stenberg

Kevin Stenberg

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I read your hole 1st post and was thinking H&R never made a Handy in that caliber. I scrolled down to your 3rd. pic. and got my answer. :confused:
 
Ben

Ben

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I'm really enjoying this one.
Each time I go to the range, I take it with me.

Ben
 
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Dale53

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Ben;
Taking a look at your post and pictures takes me back to my days on the farm as a lad. That would have surely been useful in those days (and now, if a feller has access to some hunting territory). If you have some animal targets, it would make a great post to show it's performance at various distances (I am charging NOTHING for the suggestion:D).

I could no longer see those sights so I can live vicariously through you;)...

Dale53
 
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Dale53

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Regarding those rudimentary sights, I well remember an "as new" USFA .45 Colt revolver that was a copy of the 1st generation Colt. That's right a "correct" copy right down to the almost unusable fixed sights. Skinny front sight and a fine "v" on the frame. There was no hope for me. I even called USFA and talked to their custom department to see if they could help with it. They promised to look into the problem (I was willing to pay to have it done) and get back to me. They did not get back and shortly after went out of the revolver business. I got rid of the gun.

As a matter of interest, during my investigation, I learned that mine was one that had been assembled from Italian parts not a later one made in the USA. It was superbly fitted, gorgeous case colors but I am a shooter. I could not see the sights (partially a vision problem but mostly a sight problem).

I sent it on down the road.

As a contrast, my Ruger Bisley SS Vaquero has fixed sights but they are a relatively thick front sight, and a nice square notch in the frame for a rear sight. You can get a VERY nice sight picture from that. Further, this revolver shoots dead on (right out of the box) at 25 yards.

Ben;
However, after seeing your targets, it appears that you have a handle on your sights. Great shooting!

FWIW
Dale53
 
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