Will a .32 S&W Long or .327 Federal Magnum die also work for .32 S&W?

[TruthTellers]

I know that .32 S&W Long, .32 H&R Magnum, and .327 Federal Magnum can all be reloaded with the same dies, but I'm wondering if the shorter .32 S&W can also work with those same dies or would one have to purchase a set of dies specifically for .32 S&W?

 

[jdscholer]

You wouldn't be able to crimp the short 32 S&W with the tall seating dies that the others use. jd

 

[TruthTellers]

Would I really even need a crimp for such a weak round?

 

[T. O'Heir]

.32 S&W case is only .610" long with an OAL of .92". .32 S&W Long is .920" long with an OAL of 1.280" and has slightly different case dimensions than the S&W. You'd have issues with seating.
No crimping is required for a .32 S&W. You only need a crimp on heavy recoiling cartridges and lever action ammo.

 

[TruthTellers]

So, the .32 S&W and S&W Long wouldn't need a crimp, but something like .327 would?

 

[jdscholer]

No crimping is required for a .32 S&W. You only need a crimp on heavy recoiling cartridges and lever action ammo.

I don't entirely agree with this. Especially if case necks have been expanded to facilitate seating cast bullets. I also believe that at least some degree of crimp can provide for a more consistent burn of the powder charge in this whimpy little round.

I load 32 S&W, and I'd hate to do it with neither neck expansion, or returning them to normal. jd