Re: Is it likely that a .32 S&W long wadcutter can be reloaded on a progressive?
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:29 pm
It appears that the basic answer might be get a Star or read about what drops what and how much for whatever your effort and goal.
It would also appear that if you are simply reloading to reload, I suppose the above might be relevant to some.
It might also appear that if your target is at 25 yards, then maybe the gnat's butt aspect is not as important if the target is at 50 yards.
HOWEVER, "the proof is in the pudding" as they say.
The answer might be better answered by providing the results of each of the above efforts by submitting pictures of load technique along with sanctioned match targets, match scorecards, or aggregate scorecards. Each, or any, will surely eliminate the "pretenders" with their ideas and efforts.
My own efforts have been with using an RCBS Chargemaster to automatically weigh each charge. May not be gnat's butt, but the loads are consistent. I use a Dillon 550 with RCBS Cowboy dies. Powders used vary between N310, BE, and Clays. Bullets in the past were mostly Speer 98 and Lapua 83. Have used a Walther GSP Expert with a faster-twist barrel and an Older GSP ("KA" - 1990). The latter is more accurate.
My NRA classification has varied throughout the NRA Expert level.
I am starting to get back into much more regular shooting after running NRA tournaments and CMP matches for several years.
Lately, I have been using T&B bullets - 64 SWC with 1.5 Clays and 100RNFP with 2.0 BE. I use a heavy roll crimp (started with feeding for a Pardini HP for the same reason as now). I seat both level with the case edge. They look funny with the bullet side well inside the case. The result is consistent function without issue and they have produced great target scores in testing. I will be competing in several CMP Pistol Matches (50 and 25-yard targets) in the next few months.
I have also used 1.1 N310 with the 64 SWC for the short line. Because I wear hearing protection, I barely hear a "puff" ("wuss" gun to some competing along side) when the gun fires. No recoil. Don't do that when also shooting the long line with the 100RNFP because I would then have to adjust my scope.
Earl at Carlwalther once told me that trying to hit something at 50 yards with a WC bullet was like trying to hit something at 50 yards with a beer can. Just wasn't met to be.
It would also appear that if you are simply reloading to reload, I suppose the above might be relevant to some.
It might also appear that if your target is at 25 yards, then maybe the gnat's butt aspect is not as important if the target is at 50 yards.
HOWEVER, "the proof is in the pudding" as they say.
The answer might be better answered by providing the results of each of the above efforts by submitting pictures of load technique along with sanctioned match targets, match scorecards, or aggregate scorecards. Each, or any, will surely eliminate the "pretenders" with their ideas and efforts.
My own efforts have been with using an RCBS Chargemaster to automatically weigh each charge. May not be gnat's butt, but the loads are consistent. I use a Dillon 550 with RCBS Cowboy dies. Powders used vary between N310, BE, and Clays. Bullets in the past were mostly Speer 98 and Lapua 83. Have used a Walther GSP Expert with a faster-twist barrel and an Older GSP ("KA" - 1990). The latter is more accurate.
My NRA classification has varied throughout the NRA Expert level.
I am starting to get back into much more regular shooting after running NRA tournaments and CMP matches for several years.
Lately, I have been using T&B bullets - 64 SWC with 1.5 Clays and 100RNFP with 2.0 BE. I use a heavy roll crimp (started with feeding for a Pardini HP for the same reason as now). I seat both level with the case edge. They look funny with the bullet side well inside the case. The result is consistent function without issue and they have produced great target scores in testing. I will be competing in several CMP Pistol Matches (50 and 25-yard targets) in the next few months.
I have also used 1.1 N310 with the 64 SWC for the short line. Because I wear hearing protection, I barely hear a "puff" ("wuss" gun to some competing along side) when the gun fires. No recoil. Don't do that when also shooting the long line with the 100RNFP because I would then have to adjust my scope.
Earl at Carlwalther once told me that trying to hit something at 50 yards with a WC bullet was like trying to hit something at 50 yards with a beer can. Just wasn't met to be.
