.32 Special & cast bullets

[mpwolf]

Where do I start? I've got a '94 in .32 Special that I'd like to mess around with, and I figure it's a great candidate for cast bullets. Can anybody point me in the right direction?

 

[brnolvr]

Where do I start?

I'd get myself a Lyman Cast bullet handbook, third edition for starters, Lyman offers a choice of three molds and lots of loading data.

Expect Velocities in the 1400 to 1700 range, 32 special is a good a candidate for Cast bullets IMO.

 

[Andy]

You're going to want a gas-checked bullet that weighs about 170grs and if used in a gun with a tube magazine, a flat nose. The bullet will need to be sized to about 0.323" (8mm), but if you use one of the common 8mm bullets (and not one specifically for a 32), you'll want the flat-nosed variety. As said, Lyman sells molds suitable for the 32 Win and so does RCBS and others.

Here's what I use as an example (it's no longer sold): http://www.ranchdogmolds.com/TLC323170RF/