Mike Irwin
Staff
I have a .32-20 revolver, an S&W. It's in pretty rough shape. I have a much better S&W .32-20 on the way.
That got me to thinking what I want to do with the old .32-20, and naturally I thought black powder.
I have only a very vague idea what I need to do to load cartridges with BP. I've shot a muzzle loader a fair amount, but I know it's not anything like loading cartridges.
So, I need tips.
I have .32-20 bullets lubed for smokeless. I'll use those as an interim until I figure out how far I want to take this. I know they won't be optimal.
But, what kind of load am I talking about? 2F? 3F? 4F? I have 3 and 4F from my muzzleloader.
Grease cookie?
Wonder Wad?
Heavy felt soaked in lube and cut?
How much compression?
How much crimp?
That got me to thinking what I want to do with the old .32-20, and naturally I thought black powder.
I have only a very vague idea what I need to do to load cartridges with BP. I've shot a muzzle loader a fair amount, but I know it's not anything like loading cartridges.
So, I need tips.
I have .32-20 bullets lubed for smokeless. I'll use those as an interim until I figure out how far I want to take this. I know they won't be optimal.
But, what kind of load am I talking about? 2F? 3F? 4F? I have 3 and 4F from my muzzleloader.
Grease cookie?
Wonder Wad?
Heavy felt soaked in lube and cut?
How much compression?
How much crimp?