What could I expect from these two loads?

For the record, I have plenty of .22 LR to shoot, so this isn't something I'm exploring because I can't get any, I just want to get all set up with a reloadable, centerfire alternative for the next .22 LR shortage in 2020, 2022, 2024 or whenever

44 AMP, I've recently become more interested in the .22 Hornet and years down the road, I may pick up a rifle in that chambering. However, right now, I KNOW for certain I will buy a .327 revolver in the next two years and because I fear the Henry .327 rifle will be as hard to get as the Marlin 1894 .32 H&R Magnum, I'm probably going to get the Henry as soon as it's released.

Also, from what you're saying, the .38 doesn't sound like a good choice over the .32. With .32, I could load 60 grain XTP's or 71 grain FMJ's and get a flatter trajectory for longer shots whilst also getting great short range performance with wadcutters or round balls and not to mention, full power .327 from a 16 or 20 inch barrel going 2000+ fps.
 
its up to you what you need for trajectory, the point I was trying to make is when you are throwing 150gr-ish slugs at slow speeds (less than 800fps), you aren't going to get as flat a trajectory as a .22LR throwing a 40gr at 1250fps.

If you're wedded to the .32, enjoy it. Nothing wrong with it, other than it stops short of the heavier end of the .38 range.

For full power & versatility, its tough to beat the .357 Mag/.38 Special from something like a Marlin carbine.

And, you can make bunney phart loads you can do it in .357 brass too, and avoid the "dreaded" crud ring in the chamber...
 
The 327 now appears on Henry's web site. It is in the Big Boy steel line, Model H012M327. List price is $850. Christmas morning is out, however. Later in the year you will be able to get one and load it down to 22 level in case you don't want to just throw rocks at rabbits and squirrels. Or, you could just lay in a supply of 22 ammo against the next shortage like everyone else has done.
 
If you're wedded to the .32, enjoy it. Nothing wrong with it, other than it stops short of the heavier end of the .38 range.
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Well, I'm really not looking for a lot of power with the .327 rifle, but if it's able to reach out to 100 or 200 yards with good .327 loads, I'm not going to complain and I would imagine it's fully capable of doing that.

My question that I'm still hung up on is I want a centerfire rifle whose projectile is weak, but accurate and is also able to get some fast, flat moving projectiles that can reach out a bit and still deliver a decent punch. The first contestant that came to mind was something in .32 S&W Long/.327 Magnum.

If there's nothing better than I've found the best option available to me in Henry's .327 Big Boy. If, however, .22 Hornet is that other option, then I'd like to get some other, more experience opinions on the pros and cons of the .22 Hornet vs the .32 S&W Long/.327 Magnum in a rifle.
 
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