A rimless, smokeless powder design, this cartridge was once considered to be suitable for game larger than deer and black bear. Most load data for the 32 20 is very conservative as saami pressures are low to provide loads safe for older revolvers. Assra forum shooting a 3220 with bp in a single shot. The 3220 winchester is often used for the midsize target class and does quite well. Sounds like you have a excellent start and i think you could gain a wind drift advantage with subsonic loads. The 3220 has been chambered in revolvers as well as lever action rifle.
Winchester model 94 lever action rifle owners manual. I was going for a low power load as i dont wish to stress the gun. When smokeless powders and stronger rifles such as the winchester model 1892 and marlin model 1894 became. There is a wing nut which allows the barrel to be removed.
By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above. Ive just started smokeless, subsonic testing with my wifes. Who will share some cast bullet loads for 3220 wcf for a. I will try and ask him what his loads are they wont be too heavy cause he uses them in a spagetti colt saa clone. These should give you 1060 fps and 1160 fps respectively. Using a rugged, all weather material that can be written on using map pens, pencils, and nonpermanent markers, this data book was designed to perform in austere. It was initially introduced as a blackpowder cartridge in 1882 for smallgame, varmint hunting, and deer.
One of the blokes at the shooting range has a 92 win in 3220. Havent seen any discussion of the hunting capabilities of the 3220. Hodgdon, imr and winchester powders neither assume nor authorize any person to assume for it any liability in connection with the use of any product or data. There are a number of excellent low pressure high velocity powders for this case size.
Made by one of the most respected names in the liner industry. The 32 20 neck sized brass will hold about 1 grain more powder. Who will share some cast bullet loads for 3220 wcf for a marlin 1894cl. General hints a firearm is a sport and law enforcement tool capable of injuring and killing. How good am i at shooting in a wind greater than 10mph. At a mv of 1210 fps the muzzle energy me is 325 ft. Winchester antique 1873 32 20 with set trigger, circa 1888. Assra forum general reloading the single shot rifle shooting a 3220 with bp in a single shot moderator group.
In one of my manuals they have loads for tc which is closer to what you want. Am i becoming a better shooter, worse shooter, or staying the same. So i have looked at a lot of loading data for the 3220 cartridge. The tables for ballistics indicate the 32 20 is loaded hotter and carries up to 115 gr. That seems to be the limitation of cast handgun bullets. My own marlin in 32 20 is a newer 2004 variant, a 94ccl.
The 3220 neck sized brass will hold about 1 grain more powder. The scope makes groups more consistent, but the ammo is the limiting factor. My reason for asking is i have a quantity of imr4198 and have reloaded for the 25 20 with good resultsthe 25 20 is a neckeddown 32 20 case. The 32 20 has been chambered in revolvers as well as lever action rifle. Colt produced a singleaction revolver chambered for this cartridge a few years later. The 3220 does have a small advantage in case capacity over the m1 carbine 22 vs 21 grains of water, so you could get slightly more velocity out of it, all else being equal. He let me load some 3220s for my dads colt police positive a few weeks back, and we used 3 grains of unique. First year production winchester 1894s were offered only in.
Rifle data book a lesson in dope primal rights, inc. A winchester model 65 rifle can easily handle loads in the 35,000 psi range and higher. Similar contemporary cartridges include the rimmed. Nickel has light freckling, but is in very nice shape for the year manufactured. You can contact the seller by clicking on the sellers nickname. The magpul dynamics precision rifle data book uses a simplified density altitudebased, colorcoded chart to record your rifles data across a wide spectrum of shooting conditions. Been very tempted to buy both a rifle and a revolver for the round. The 3220 is my favourite small game cartridge and i have experimented with a. It is quieter and requires a more modest backstop than 3006 for indoor or backyard practice. Older manuals will give a bit higher loadings, but still on the conservative side.
I would like to have one and might someday make one up. Aug 08, 2009 actually there was a 32 extra short, 32 short, 32 long, 32 long rifle and a 32 extra long, all being rimfire and all currently obsolete. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. Here is brownings rendition of the winchester model 53 in. This cartridge was sometimes used for deer hunting in the past, and william lyman, the designer of rifle sights, said of it. Do not carry a loaded gun with a live round in the chamber while walking, running, climbing a tree, crossing. How many of us now wish we had grabbed one of each i know i do. Along with the rounds sisters, the 218 and the 2520 both on the 3220 case.
Years ago there were single shot rifles and perhaps others made in. There were intended for small game and perhaps shooting in the backyard. Ever thought about getting into cowboy action shooting. The ballistic performances based off two grain types for velocity are 2,300 fts 85 gr and 2,100 fts 110 gr. Hodgdon powder is committed to the cowboy action game by providing the widest variety of pistol, rifle and shotshell data in the industry. Havent seen any discussion of the hunting capabilities of the 32 20. I enjoy shooting both the rifle and pistol in 3220, its relatively inexpensive to shoot and from my limited experience quite accurate. Ideal would be for the case to reach 100% loading density no air space left and max. Shooters information page, weapons information page, nra target dimensions page, nra service rifle classification page, site adjustment reference page, multiple ballistic charts for common factory ammunition, yards to meters conversion page, common conversion formulas page, ballistic come. My reason for asking is i have a quantity of imr4198 and have reloaded for the 2520 with good resultsthe 2520 is a neckeddown 3220 case. This slick smokewagon is offered in the smooth handling 3 12inch, 4 34inch, or 5 12inch barrel lengths, in your choice of. Dont be surprised if the rifle takes a while to do its best worki had to run 300 jwords and about 500 castings through the critter before it started acting right.
Congrats on your newtoyou marlin 94cl in 32 20, that was a great price for a scarce variant. Searching for the right 3220 winchester load western. This 22 lever action rifle was made in limited quantities for a short period of time. Thompsoncenter chambered the caliber in the contender line to the pleasure of metallic silhouette target shooters. Shooting a 3220 with bp in a single shot read 6259 times. This necked cartridge has been around since the 1880s and was originally black powder only. Most states rightfully prohibit its use for that purpose. There are over 25 cartridges shown including everything from the. As some issues presented themselves with a barrel designed for a rimfire cartridge, the bore was drilled and a redman.
The 32 20 is my favourite small game cartridge and i have experimented with a variety of powders and loads. Im not into cowboy action although i have heard the 3220 has become popular with some of those people due to low recoil. My lyman reloading handbook shows loads for the 25 20 using this powder but nothing for the 32 20. For shooters with a tc contender, or another modern rifle with a strong action, such as the marlin model 1894cl classic used here, the modest. My 6 12 chronis at 1250 with full load of lil gun and 85 gr hornady hps, that would really step out in a 18 carbine.
The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. My lyman reloading handbook shows loads for the 2520 using this powder but nothing for the 3220. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding. So i have looked at a lot of loading data for the 32 20 cartridge. It was designed for a leveraction rifle model 73, and later used in revolvers with a rimmed bottleneck case. I have been shooting it with light loads, but i think it would carry nice in the woods here in the cultural wilderness of north mississippi. The 32 20 winchester is often used for the midsize target class and does quite well. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. The tables for ballistics indicate the 3220 is loaded hotter and carries up to 115 gr. Never had a lot of luck getting powder as slow as rx7 to burn real clean in the 3220 and velocity is a bit lower that with other powders. The first thing i notice is that bullet diameter can vary depending on the barrel.
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