32/40 ammo

[426wedge]

Any body carry it in Wesfield area?

 

[gerrycaruso]

That's not an easy caliber to find. Have you considered reloading it? Graf has the brass and Lee dies are cheap.

 

[MaybeMe]

Pack & Postal in Lancaster has some. Old boxes of ammo, but may be some good rounds and brass at least if you break it down.

 

[Toast]

You think 32-40 is bad? Try finding 32-20 pistol ammo.

 

[NavelOfficer]

Is there a difference between .32-20 pistol vs. 32.20 rifle? I always thought one caliber was the same for either application. There's no distinction among loading manuals that I'm aware of.

 

[Toast]

Is there a difference between .32-20 pistol vs. 32.20 rifle? I always thought one caliber was the same for either application. There's no distinction among loading manuals that I'm aware of.

There's apparently a bit of squishyness in that it started out as a blackpowder round and there still may be some older handguns around that can't handle the smokeless powder pressures. The one I have (my dad's) is in the 100-year-old or more range, and I'd be loath to put some of the modern high pressure loads through it.

There's a bit of info here, realizing that information you find on the internet is often worth exactly what you pay for it:

32-20 ammo? How do I know it's okay for my revolver?

www.smithandwessonforums.com

.32-20

 

[gerrycaruso]

I load 32/20 for 2 old Winchesters. A model 1873 and a model 1892. I load mild cast bullet loads. I'd buy a revolver in 32/20 If I found one in good shape that wasn't outrageously expensive.

 

[highlander]

If you learn to reload brass can be made from 30/30 or 32 Win brass they'll a bit short but they will work.

 

[gerrycaruso]

It is theoretically possible to make 32/40 brass out of 30/30 or 32 Special brass. I suppose you could also use 38/55 or 375 Winchester. From what I've read, it's not a simple process and you'll lose a few. Why bother when the correct brass is available online?

 

[NavelOfficer]

FWIW, M&B Sports (near Foxwoods) has a box of .32-40 ammo, but it is paired for sale with a rifle:
"Winchester 1894 .32-40 20” 363858 $1000. Saddle Ring Pre-64".

 

[426wedge]

thanks. already have the rifle...