I've been reloading since starting in the mid 60's as a kid. I started with a Leeloader and moved on to a press and dies. I reload for everything I own -except rimfires. I have probably 12 or more reloading manuals and use online sources as well. I find reloading both theapeutic and economical- as well as just plain fun. I can never get enough info and insight from others- from all sources- printed, verbal or online!
The Backstory: I am currently in the process of reloading for my M94 .32 Winchester Special and for a Remington Model 8 self-loader in .32 Remington. The Remington belongs to a buddy that wants to go hunting deer with it this fall. This was the rifle his grandfather used on his 'final hunt'. My buddy is getting on in age, and wants to do the same thing: harvest his last deer with his grandfather's rifle and then pass it on to his son.
The Dilemma: Since we live in California, we are forced to use only non-lead bullets. I did manage to find some .321 150gr solid copper bullets from Maker Bullets. No one else produces copper .321 slugs that I can find. 8mm/.323 - yes, but not .321/32 cal. I do have cases and dies for both calibers.
Unfortunately, there is no load data available for the bullet. I contacted Maker and was told they have no data available. The bullets were made for a special order and these were excess and sold online to reloaders. Nicely made CNC bullets!
I understand that reloading data for .32WS and .32 Rem are pretty much interchangeable. I do have data for common lead/copper 170gr bullets but nothing for plain copper 150gr for either cartridge.
At one time I thought of using Barnes' copper data for a 30-30 cartridge as a starting point. I figured the pressures should be ok- since the .32's have 'about' the same case capacitiy, and the bore (.308 vs .321) being larger should/would mitigate any excess pressure by virtue of being larger in diameter. (within reason!) I have not seen, heard or read anything concerning copper loads
Secondly, I thought of using printed plain old copper jacketed load data in .32 caliber and drop charges down a good 10-15% and work up. I can only find data for 170gr cup and core jacketed bullets so that defeats my idea for these 150's!
I also tried to work out a scenario using my QuickLoad program. (I'm a new user of it so not very well versed in it's use and mods.) The program doesnt accept my data because Maker Bullets database is not available at this time. Strike out there!
Has anyone else tried to roll up solid copper reloads for .32WinSpl and/or .32Rem?? Anyone want to share data or offer input? I have a very good supply of various powders, so any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
The Backstory: I am currently in the process of reloading for my M94 .32 Winchester Special and for a Remington Model 8 self-loader in .32 Remington. The Remington belongs to a buddy that wants to go hunting deer with it this fall. This was the rifle his grandfather used on his 'final hunt'. My buddy is getting on in age, and wants to do the same thing: harvest his last deer with his grandfather's rifle and then pass it on to his son.
The Dilemma: Since we live in California, we are forced to use only non-lead bullets. I did manage to find some .321 150gr solid copper bullets from Maker Bullets. No one else produces copper .321 slugs that I can find. 8mm/.323 - yes, but not .321/32 cal. I do have cases and dies for both calibers.
Unfortunately, there is no load data available for the bullet. I contacted Maker and was told they have no data available. The bullets were made for a special order and these were excess and sold online to reloaders. Nicely made CNC bullets!
I understand that reloading data for .32WS and .32 Rem are pretty much interchangeable. I do have data for common lead/copper 170gr bullets but nothing for plain copper 150gr for either cartridge.
At one time I thought of using Barnes' copper data for a 30-30 cartridge as a starting point. I figured the pressures should be ok- since the .32's have 'about' the same case capacitiy, and the bore (.308 vs .321) being larger should/would mitigate any excess pressure by virtue of being larger in diameter. (within reason!) I have not seen, heard or read anything concerning copper loads
Secondly, I thought of using printed plain old copper jacketed load data in .32 caliber and drop charges down a good 10-15% and work up. I can only find data for 170gr cup and core jacketed bullets so that defeats my idea for these 150's!
I also tried to work out a scenario using my QuickLoad program. (I'm a new user of it so not very well versed in it's use and mods.) The program doesnt accept my data because Maker Bullets database is not available at this time. Strike out there!
Has anyone else tried to roll up solid copper reloads for .32WinSpl and/or .32Rem?? Anyone want to share data or offer input? I have a very good supply of various powders, so any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance.