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    Default 32 S&W Long

    I can not find any load data using a 32 caliber, 100 grain wadcutter for the 32 S&W long cartridge. Any suggestions?

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    Welcome to the Guide.

    No problem using cast data for 110 or 115gr bullets with Alliant powders. If you look below you'll see why. Generally one doesn't shoot wadcutters at high velocities for normal target shooting, but WC bullets do perform very well on small game, so there's no harm checking out hotter loads if you are thinking about hunting with it. (My .30carb Contender does very well with Lee 117FNGC "soupcans" at velocities similar to the .32Long.)
    Lyman CBH lists these loads:

    93gr cast bullet
    BEYE 1.5-2.9MAX
    RDOT 1.7-3.0MAX
    GDOT 1.8-3.1MAX
    UNQ 2.4-3.7MAX

    115gr cast bullet
    BEYE 1.4-2.0MAX
    RDOT 1.6-2.5MAX
    GDOT 1.7-2.6MAX
    UNQ 2.1-3.5MAX
    Last edited by versifier; 09-29-2009 at 02:11 AM.
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    Some of this data might be old, check it with the powder company.
    http://www.reloadammo.com/32swlong.htm

    I believe this is from Hodgdon's Annual. I don't know which year but the new one should be available soon.
    http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/100_0879.jpg

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    Default 32S&W Long

    Thanks men, that was the information I needed!!! Happy Trails!!!

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