Hello,
Is anyone reloading for .32 Remington rifles?
I want to reload .32 Remington caliber for a Remington Model 8 auto rifle, and also for a Remington 14 pump rifle.
What is the proper .32 caliber bullet diameter to use ?
I have bullets in .321 diameter, 170 grain, flat point and wonder if this is the right bullet.
.32 Remington caliber bullet question
Re: .32 Remington caliber bullet question
Cartridges Of the World lists the 32 Remington bullet at .320. Comparatively it list the 32 Winchester Special at .321. I can't comment on whether or not to use the .321s in the Remington calibre.
Re: .32 Remington caliber bullet question
Hey!
This does not apply to the Model 8 but you should NEVER use anything but round nose bullets in the Model 14. That advice appears eleven (11) other times somewhere in this forum. There are a lot of sharp corners/edges in the feed system that react poorly to anything but RN bullets, even the hang tags that came with the rifle state "use round nose ammunition only" and OACL is critical on the Model 14.
OK, Bullet diameter was the question and finding 170gr RN .321 Bullets has become increasingly difficult so years back I started using 170gr 8MM RN Bullets .323 diameter without the slightest difficulty. One added benefit was they fired far tighter groups at 100 yards than did the .321 bullets. I might add that in the case of the Model 14 you should ALWAYS use a factory crimp die. Set your seating die using factory 50's, 60's, or 70's ammunition, those have the shortest OACL.
I can't speak for the Model 8, only have one, and it doesn't seem the least bit fussy about what you feed it. The Model 14 is a whole different game and if you don't follow the basic rules (indicated above) you will develop significant problems. Those shooters who thought Leverevolution ammunition (.35 Remington) was a solution found out quickly it was not. and lastly the older the Model 14 the more feed issues you will have. Hope this helps. One other note, I don't suggest the use of cast bullets either, little lead slivers with get in places you don't want them, and the carrier seems to be their favorite place.
Jim Peterson
Charlotte, NC
This does not apply to the Model 8 but you should NEVER use anything but round nose bullets in the Model 14. That advice appears eleven (11) other times somewhere in this forum. There are a lot of sharp corners/edges in the feed system that react poorly to anything but RN bullets, even the hang tags that came with the rifle state "use round nose ammunition only" and OACL is critical on the Model 14.
OK, Bullet diameter was the question and finding 170gr RN .321 Bullets has become increasingly difficult so years back I started using 170gr 8MM RN Bullets .323 diameter without the slightest difficulty. One added benefit was they fired far tighter groups at 100 yards than did the .321 bullets. I might add that in the case of the Model 14 you should ALWAYS use a factory crimp die. Set your seating die using factory 50's, 60's, or 70's ammunition, those have the shortest OACL.
I can't speak for the Model 8, only have one, and it doesn't seem the least bit fussy about what you feed it. The Model 14 is a whole different game and if you don't follow the basic rules (indicated above) you will develop significant problems. Those shooters who thought Leverevolution ammunition (.35 Remington) was a solution found out quickly it was not. and lastly the older the Model 14 the more feed issues you will have. Hope this helps. One other note, I don't suggest the use of cast bullets either, little lead slivers with get in places you don't want them, and the carrier seems to be their favorite place.
Jim Peterson
Charlotte, NC
Jim Peterson
Re: .32 Remington caliber bullet question
Thanks for the great advice, will heed.
Have reloaded extensively, but in modern rifles in common calibers of today ( 223, 270, 3006, 308),
not yet for these old timers.
Have reloaded extensively, but in modern rifles in common calibers of today ( 223, 270, 3006, 308),
not yet for these old timers.
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For what it's worth, I still have a supply of original Remington bullets that were made and loaded for the 32 Remington. The 170 grain soft points are .320, but the 170 grain hollow points are .319....tom
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Re: .32 Remington caliber bullet question
Gunhawk,
I load for and hunt with all four of the Remington calibers, and for the .32 Rem. I use 0.321" bullets designed for the .32 Winchester Special. In the .32 Rem. specifically, I use the Speer design as it is slightly more streamlined, and feeds 100% from the Model 8/81 box magazine. I obtained original data from Lyman's 46th Edition Reloading Handbook, which lists IMR-4198, 3031, 4064, 4895, and 4320 as options. Of these, IMR-4895 was the most accurate in my rifle. Hope this helps.
I load for and hunt with all four of the Remington calibers, and for the .32 Rem. I use 0.321" bullets designed for the .32 Winchester Special. In the .32 Rem. specifically, I use the Speer design as it is slightly more streamlined, and feeds 100% from the Model 8/81 box magazine. I obtained original data from Lyman's 46th Edition Reloading Handbook, which lists IMR-4198, 3031, 4064, 4895, and 4320 as options. Of these, IMR-4895 was the most accurate in my rifle. Hope this helps.
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Re: .32 Remington caliber bullet question
I just bought some 32 Speer 170 FN HotCors. Listed at .321". I would be happy to mic them and post exact size if you like. Having said that, if it were me, I would shoot any of the .321-.323 bullets - as Jim said.