We all know 32-40 is very hard to find. I picked up some brass recently and will be loading some up. I also found some 32 special rounds. My question in can I use the bullets from the 32 special to load 32-40? The information I have found so far is mixed some yes some no. I'm looking to load for an old marlin beauty. Thank you in advance.
32-40 Question
- Thread starter hardek
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Short answer is yes, they can interchange. But the 32 special bullets might not expand at 32-40 velocity and might not be a good choice for hunting. What mv are you loading the 32-40 rounds to?
I have an old (1900) Marlin lever in 32-40. The bore on it is not great but I get decent groups out to 50 yards with it but I’ve never hunted it yet.
You can make brass from 30-30. I picked up a Lee 8mm 2 cavity mould which I cast and powder coat using IMR 4227. Works for me. I’m getting about 1200 fps.
You can make brass from 30-30. I picked up a Lee 8mm 2 cavity mould which I cast and powder coat using IMR 4227. Works for me. I’m getting about 1200 fps.
I love the .32-40, a few years back I picked up a Model 94 John Wayne Commemorative that the original owner allowed sit in a wet rifle rack and the butt plate rusted. Good shooter out to 100 meters. I am using .322" 175 grain RFN bullets from Prairie Projectiles. I also recommend getting a .32-40 taper crimp die from Buffalo Arms in Idaho, they ship to Canada.
My preferred load is also with IMR 4227 pushing out at 1,391.5 fps and gives me 2 3/4" groups at 100meters.
My preferred load is also with IMR 4227 pushing out at 1,391.5 fps and gives me 2 3/4" groups at 100meters.
