.327 Federal Club thread

I had the same thought, the same company makes one for the .308 Winchester. I have done the work so the .327 will fit. However I am deployed and not been home long enough to fire it!
 
The "the adapter will split in the first few shots." is obviously describing that the adapter is not designed for the pressure of 327. The "neck" of the adapter is probably the weakest part and can only be so thick.

If you want a fun plicking rifle, just use the adapter with 32 H&R loads that do not exceed the SAAMI pressure.
 
I think the manufacturer response is correct. the thin adapter combined with the clearance required wouldnt withstand the 45000 cup of the 327. the 32 H&R doesnt have near the pressure rating as the 327.

but if you decide to push on and try it post up your results. I'm sure there are lots of interested people.

I've just been begging the wife for an awesome Bday present the Henry is due to be released the week prior. Please baby please.:D:D
 
I asked the guy at MCA if he could make an adapter for the .327 in a 12 gauge shotgun. He said he couldn't do it, that .327 was too hot for a shotgun.

It would explain why he doesn't offer .357 or .44 Magnum either, but it's weird because he makes shotgun adapters that chamber .30-30, .45-70, .30-40 Krag, and 7.62x39, which are all rifle rounds, some reaching 45,000 PSI on the SAAMI scale.

Anyway, I think he's right about the rifle chamber adapter splitting after a few shots. Those adapters are thin, they won't hold up to .327 Magnum.
 
"I think the manufacturer response is correct. the thin adapter combined with the clearance required wouldnt withstand the 45000 cup of the 327. the 32 H&R doesnt have near the pressure rating as the 327.

but if you decide to push on and try it post up your results. I'm sure there are lots of interested people."

And I'll hold your beer for you. ;)
 
I asked the guy at MCA if he could make an adapter for the .327 in a 12 gauge shotgun. He said he couldn't do it, that .327 was too hot for a shotgun.

It would explain why he doesn't offer .357 or .44 Magnum either, but it's weird because he makes shotgun adapters that chamber .30-30, .45-70, .30-40 Krag, and 7.62x39, which are all rifle rounds, some reaching 45,000 PSI on the SAAMI scale.
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His business.
His call.

One thing to keep in mind, though, is that the chamber adapters are just that: chamber adapters. They have to operate within the confines of the original cartridge, which results in very thing chamber walls for the 'adapted' cartridge.
The shotgun inserts, however, are essentially complete barrels, and have substantially more material to work with.
 
I asked the guy at MCA if he could make an adapter for the .327 in a 12 gauge shotgun. He said he couldn't do it, that .327 was too hot for a shotgun.
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Makes me wonder if he actually knows what the .327 is...it wouldn't be the first time someone had a misunderstanding about what it is. I purchased a box of .32 H&R ($11, how could I pass it up?) from my local gun shop and mentioned I was planning on shooting it in my .327 mag revolver, His eyes got wide and he said "I wouldn't do that, the .32 H&R is way too powerful for that". I appreciated his concern, but I made him dig out a box of .327 so he could compare them, and once I enlightened him he sold me the ammo.

I guess my main concern is for the rifle itself, I don't want to ruin my nice Ruger bolt gun. If the adapter split, oh well, not a big deal really, I would have my answer and be satisfied. If the rifle can contain the pressure of a 30-06, then I assume it can handle the .327, even if the adapter split. However, I know even a little pressure directed the wrong way can have serious consequences. I don't want to commit "assumicide" as my dad calls it.

I'm still on the fence, if I decide to go for it I'll be sure to document it and post the results here.
 
Makes me wonder if he actually knows what the .327 is...
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Given his answer and how many people have likely asked, I think he knows. And like I said, he also doesn't make a .357 or .44 Magnum adapter. Shortlane, another shotgun adapter manufacturer in Montana, also doesn't make a .357 or .44 Mag adapter, so I'm gonna guess the extra pressure is too much for a break action shotgun.
 
TruthTellers,
If you want a .327 Federal, then buy one.

Theory and internet quarterbacking are great. But until you own one, you really don't understand what's going on with the cartridge.

.32 H&R != .327 Federal.
 
Great travel guns, the .327 Taurus M327, or LCR.

Mom has arthritis, and cannot rack a slide, so we have the Beretta tip up bbl semi-autos, but when a Taurus M327 popped up, with a Crimson Trace grip set, I jumped on it. She has been infatuated with getting a laser aiming device, and loading that .327 up with 32ACPs from the Tomcat lets her have some fun at the range or along a remote stretch of dirt road, and when we get back on the interstate, it gets loaded up with 3 rounds low recoil .327, and 3 rounds of "kock'em outta their shoes" .327. When we stop at a hotel, I put some .32ACP back in, so we don't put a bullet through a bad guy, and or the next 16 hotel rooms. I hope this cartridge gains some traction. I'd LOVE to see an X frame with 9 or 10 .327s holes in it's cylinder. If they can get 8 .357s, they should easily get 9 or maybe even 10 .327s, in that cylinder. If I win the lottery, I swear I will buy an old brewery and turn it into a gun factory. I have one in mind, in a city where steel is milled, and superior tool steels are forged, cast, and machined.
 
RUGER MAKES THE LCR IN .327 Fed Mag.

Check it out. I bought a .327 LCR Ruger. I liked the Taurus M327 better. Both hold 6 not 5 rounds, and if you are on this thread you should know that a hot .327 Fed Mag is within 93% of the power of a .357 S&W Magnum. You can also fire 5 or 6 other .32 centerfire rounds from a .327. Fun stuff!
 
AlaskaBushman, why not just load 100-115 grain bullets in 30-06 cases at your desired velocity and not mess with the adapter?

I use the same bullets (RCBS 32-98SWC and the Lyman 311008) I cast for my 327 Single Seven in my 30 caliber rifles (30-30, 308, 30-06). I run them subsonic in the rifles and typically they shoot close to POA with the full power load zero out to 50 yards.



As was mentioned earlier in this thread there is some data at GMDR.com and some older reloading manuals.

For more velocity I typically use the Lee "Soup Can" 113 grain RF with a gas check. It is very accurate but does NOT shoot to the same zero as my typical target/hunting loads. If I was just going out to bust Coyotes I could zero the rifle with that load and have not issues.

My normal use for the lighter bullets is to teach new shooters, low recoil and report, and hunt small game with (Grouse). Whilst out hunting something big and furry, Deer/Bear/Elk, and come across some Grouse (legal here) I can slip one of these light loads and make the harvest cleanly and with a LOT less noise and still have something left to eat.

That being said I hunt small game most often with my 32 caliber Single Six and Seven as it is way fun and a bit more challenging.
 
Whit, this is what I did with my father"s old 7.65 mauser. I loaded up a bunch of 100gr 32 acp loads over 8.5 gr of clays. It makes for a great rabbit gun.
 
Whit, thanks for the suggestion, I actually really like this idea. I'll have to acquire a new set of 30-06 dies, but your suggestion is a great one. I'm gonna try it.
 
Since Speer discontinued their 115-grain Gold Dots, what heavier factory ammo is out there? These were about perfect: same weight as a lot of defensive 9mm ammo but a heck of a lot faster and with better sectional density.
 
Buffalo Bore make a 130 grain hardcast I believe. Other than that I think its all 100 grainers and under. I've shot the 85 grain Hydra-shok and it seems like good stuff. I don't have a CCW .327, but if I did that's what I'd carry.

The American Eagle 100 grain JSP is no slouch either.
 
alaskabushman, the 85-grain Hydra-Shoks are indeed "good stuff". I think they're a perfect fit for the LCR. I already liked the LCR because it was a breeze to carry and was fun to shoot in .38 special. I found the felt recoil of this load to be indistinguishable from a lot of the 120-something grain .38 +p defense loads. So this load let me turn up the heat (and add an extra round) without trading comfort or control.

I felt like the 115-grain Gold Dots hit the same sort of power/recoil sweet spot in the heavier 4" SP101. It looks like they are being replaced with a 100-grain Gold Dot. I'm curious enough to try them. Looking at the listed muzzle velocities, they'll be a tad more energetic at around 500 ft-lbs.
 
Yeah, but the 115 grain gold dots have been discontinued. They are no longer being made by Speer.

Maybe when the .327 Federal gets more popular, Speer or another company will start making 115 grain JHP's for handloaders or maybe make 115 grain ammo themselves.
 
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