About three years ago, I began to look into rechambering of a Steven Favorite for .32. Right now, it is a .32 rimfire. I will be loading only black powder.
The conventional wisdom at that time included the kits for .32 rimfire conversions but that does not turn me on.
As far as rechambering goes, many advised .32 Colt long.
BUT
I have about a half dozen bicycle revolvers in .32 S&W. If I rechamber the rifle for that caliber I can use the same dies to load for the pistols and for the rifle.
Comparison of ballistic performance for the two rounds reveals only a little difference. In fact, if the sources I checked are to be believed these two do not substantially outperform the .32 rimfire.
So, for those of your who can recall that thread and who remember advising .32 Colt Long, do I really risk anything by going to .32 S&W?
The breach block has already been made to convert to center fire. It fits and works fine.
The conventional wisdom at that time included the kits for .32 rimfire conversions but that does not turn me on.
As far as rechambering goes, many advised .32 Colt long.
BUT
I have about a half dozen bicycle revolvers in .32 S&W. If I rechamber the rifle for that caliber I can use the same dies to load for the pistols and for the rifle.
Comparison of ballistic performance for the two rounds reveals only a little difference. In fact, if the sources I checked are to be believed these two do not substantially outperform the .32 rimfire.
So, for those of your who can recall that thread and who remember advising .32 Colt Long, do I really risk anything by going to .32 S&W?
The breach block has already been made to convert to center fire. It fits and works fine.