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brewmaster2 Rookie Member
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:14 pm Post subject: Re: 32 Short Colt loads |
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From an NRA Handloading book (1981):
.32 Short Colt
MAX pressure should not exceed 14,900 CUP
0.310-.312" 80 grain cast round nose
1.9 grains of Bullseye for 810 ft/sec at 8,000 CUP OR 7.7 grains FFFg black powder
Small pistol primer
OAL = 1.050"
Max case length = 0.650"
Trim-to length = 0.645"
I'll throw in all the usual disclaimers!!
I have a little more history if you want it.
_________________ Mike
"I ain't no better than anybody else, and there ain't nobody better than me!" Ma Kettle
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brewmaster2 Rookie Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: 32 Short Colt loads |
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Hey thanks a lot, that is grea information.
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:43 am Post subject: Re: 32 Short Colt loads |
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Have that pistol checked over by a competent gunsmith. Some of them are loose enough to flop open when fired and others just have a hard time keeping the bullets on a 2 x 2 foot paper at 25 yards.
If it checks out then shoot safe loads and enjoy it.
_________________ Paul
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Always check data against manuals
NEVER exceed maximum listed loads |
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whittling Super Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2008 Posts: 586 Location: Texas (home state is Mass)
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:23 am Post subject: Re: 32 Short Colt loads |
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Use a low power blackpowder load and have fun.
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brewmaster2 Rookie Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:10 am Post subject: Re: 32 Short Colt loads |
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Thank you all for the time and information. I will have the pistol checked as the mechanical tolersnces leave a lot to be desired, sloppy at best. Now the question is the old shells I have. They are 80 gr cast, but the brass is still in good shape. I can use my puller and clean the cases, reload or just use it.. old ammo is a guess as to what it is.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: 32 Short Colt loads |
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I've fired WW2 ammo (.38 Special) before so that stuff MIGHT be OK.
_________________ Mike
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