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327 Federal Rifle Survey
- Thread starter rc
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This combination brings to mind the old "rook" rifles, usually single shot, about .32 caliber. I believe they enjoyed huge popularity. I think it would be a fun gun... mild report, mild recoil, with enough power for nearly any varmint, and even deer at close range, using the right bullet. I just might have to have one.... or, I might have to buy a Contender carbine barrel in that caliber.
or, I might have to buy a Contender carbine barrel in that caliber. -Hornetguy
I like the way you think, maybe a Contender pistol barrel? 32 H&R and 327 Federal are pretty potent rounds but most folks don't take the caliber very seriously. Something in .32 is on my project list, good ideas on this thread.
Thanks, guys. Great thread, rc.
I like the way you think, maybe a Contender pistol barrel? 32 H&R and 327 Federal are pretty potent rounds but most folks don't take the caliber very seriously. Something in .32 is on my project list, good ideas on this thread.
Thanks, guys. Great thread, rc.
bamaranger
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dumb question time
So how does the .327 compare to the old .32-20? Seems like a goodly number of old Colts and Win '92 were chambered in the .32-20. Are we re-inventing the wheel?
The older guns in .32-20 were popular as small game and camp guns, and I see a surprising number (mostly abused and wall hanger grade) of the Win levers so chambered here in my area. Guess deer were mostly gone at the time and they were small game pot rifles.
I like exotic combos, a .327 rifle........a .30 carbine bolt.........hmm.
So how does the .327 compare to the old .32-20? Seems like a goodly number of old Colts and Win '92 were chambered in the .32-20. Are we re-inventing the wheel?
The older guns in .32-20 were popular as small game and camp guns, and I see a surprising number (mostly abused and wall hanger grade) of the Win levers so chambered here in my area. Guess deer were mostly gone at the time and they were small game pot rifles.
I like exotic combos, a .327 rifle........a .30 carbine bolt.........hmm.
bamaranger said:Are we re-inventing the wheel?
We're always re-inventing the wheel. The biggest example I can think of is the 308 vs .30-06 debates that come up from time to time. Or, the example of the WSM cartridges, which really don't do anything that hasn't been done before, just in new packaging.
A story is told of a bunch of gunwriters at a conference when one of the manufacturers unveiled a new rifle in a new caliber. One gunwriter asked, "What's it for?" and Col Cooper replied, "To sell rifles, of course!"
roy reali said:Some of you are saying not the NEF. Why?
The NEF Handi-Rifle is a niche rifle (I own four of them). They require tinkering to shoot with good precision, they appear to be cheaply made, and they are ugly as sin. (Well, maybe not as ugly as a Savage, but you get my drift). Handi-rifles don't appeal to some shooters, who require fine craftsmanship and appealing lines. They also don't appeal to those who dislike single-shot rifles. I use mine as hunting guns, grandkid rifles, loaners and teaching devices. I like 'em, but I understand why everyone else doesn't.
thibaultfelix40
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327 handy
How about a chamber insert for a 30-30?
How about a chamber insert for a 30-30?
FrankenMauser
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How about a chamber insert for a 30-30?
That's not the best idea. And any company that values their low insurance premiums won't do it.
The .327 Federal has a max pressure of 45,000 psi, and uses a .312" projectile. The pressure, alone, is more than the .30-30 is rated for. Adding the need to swage the .312" projectile down to .308" will increase that pressure even further.
...Not a good idea.