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LynnF Ex Member	.32-20 vs .32-40 May 25^th, 2010 at 6:11pm	Print Post
	I have a CPA .22 longrifle and am planning to purchase a .32 barrel for target shooting. Would a .32-20 or .32-40 be a better choice. I want something for up to 200 yd. I would appreciate any opinions. LynnF


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kodiak1 Junior Member Offline Posts: 72 Location: Alberta Territory Joined: Jun 16^th, 2009	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #1 - May 25^th, 2010 at 7:11pm	Print Post
	Lynn The 32-20 might be alittle short on gas to be a good 200 yard gun. The 32-40 would be a better choice for 200 yards. Not 100 percent sure what you are doing here. Going from 22 which is a rim fire to a a center fire don't know what you would all have to change. Ken.

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LynnF Ex Member	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #2 - May 25^th, 2010 at 7:17pm	Print Post
	Ken, The change is pretty easy on a CPA rifle, just the ejector and firing pin I believe. Is .32-40 brass available?


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Rich_Siegel Full Member Offline Posts: 177 Location: Maine Joined: Feb 6^th, 2006	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #3 - May 26^th, 2010 at 3:29pm	Print Post
	I'd suggest talking to the folks at CPA. I heard that they are experimenting with a .308 barreled 32/20 and because of the strength of their actions, they were firing heavier bullets at 32/40 velocities. So, talk to them and see what they recommend. Rich


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John Boy Ex Member	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #4 - May 26^th, 2010 at 3:33pm	Print Post
	Lynn: If you ask Paul Shuttleworth at CPA, he will tell you 32-20 is the best 200yd bullet. He showed me a couple of his less than MOA targets he shot using a Stevens Pope and the Hoch mold. If you were able to talk with Harry Pope, his 32-40, later reamed to 33-40 set some 200 yd offhand groups that haven't been beaten yet. My choice? The 32-40 Douglas barrel that I have on my CPA and the Hoch 321200 breach seater or the 322200 fixed cartridge bullet. If you are planning on shooting BP only - go with the Badger barrel (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Quote: Is .32-40 brass available? Scarcer than Hen's Teeth. You can reform 30-30 brass


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LynnF Ex Member	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #5 - May 26^th, 2010 at 5:07pm	Print Post
	Thanks All. I have talked to Paul and he about has me talked into a .32-20. I'll let you know how it works for me. Thanks again. Lynn


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bobnh Participating Member Offline Posts: 21 Location: Nashua Joined: Jun 8^th, 2008	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #6 - May 26^th, 2010 at 6:31pm	Print Post
	I recently got a 32-20 barrel for my CPA. Using a 208 gr Hoch Pope bullet (Cast soft) breechloaded I blew away my groups with the 32-40 Bbl I was using. The accuracy of this combo is unsurpassed!


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38_Cal Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2256 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Joined: Apr 27^th, 2005	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #7 - May 26^th, 2010 at 7:45pm	Print Post
	And what load were you using, Bob? Details, details, details... David

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kodiak1 Junior Member Offline Posts: 72 Location: Alberta Territory Joined: Jun 16^th, 2009	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #8 - May 26^th, 2010 at 8:06pm	Print Post
	Lynn That makes it a very viable change then. If shooting paper would look at the 32-20 if shooting game I personnelly would use the 32-40. Brass would be a breeze resize 38-55 brass. Ken.

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bobnh Participating Member Offline Posts: 21 Location: Nashua Joined: Jun 8^th, 2008	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #9 - May 27^th, 2010 at 7:39am	Print Post
	Load I was using: Bullet was a 208 gr Hoch tapered Pope bullet(very soft) with spg lube. The powder was 15.8 gr of 2015 and a cork wad at the mouth of the Rem case. (powder almost fills the case). Primer was a Fed small rifle. I was using 10.9 gr AA9, but Paul Trudel made me try the 2015 and I'm not looking back. This load is used @200 yd and gets there fast. (no crono)


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RCRBanjo Full Member Offline Posts: 114 Joined: Nov 25^th, 2009	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #10 - May 27^th, 2010 at 9:33pm	Print Post
	I've shot both for many years, but mostly the .32-20 at 200 yards and have done fairly well, for my eyes, etc. When you look at all the aspects of the .32-20, it is amazingly very similar to the .32 Miller. My 2 cents worth for free.


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boats Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7736 Location: Virginia Joined: Apr 23^rd, 2004	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #11 - May 28^th, 2010 at 8:14am	Print Post
	To me the choice is traditional or not. If somebody is going for a short case 32 the 32/20 is as good as any. There are well proven advantages to short case powder full cases. Breech seating the routine is different with the short cases. Pre charged with a wad vs loose powder thrown from the mesure at the shooting bench. If taking that step why not internal adjustment scope flat forearm straight buttstock etc. Guys that shoot those guns get good results but would not want my Daughter to marry one. Boats


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rustyrelx Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 474 Location: Wallace Idaho Joined: Oct 9^th, 2007	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #12 - May 28^th, 2010 at 2:33pm	Print Post
	I stand where you stand boats....Don rustyrelx


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LynnF Ex Member	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #13 - May 28^th, 2010 at 5:29pm	Print Post
	I may need some education here since this type round is new to me. Is this cartridge, .32-20, not a suitable one for 200 yd target shooting? I'll admit to being somewhat of a laudator temporis acti and always lean toward tradition (I started shooting muzzleloaders in 1960) and I eschew inlines and automatic guns of any kind. I shoot a .40-65 C Sharps at our monthly black powder silhouette match. They hold a fun shoot the day before the silhouette match (anything goes except bench rifles or 6mm PPC) and I thought a 32 caliber, either .32-20 or .32-40, would be a good choice for this match. I appreciate any opinions. Lynn


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38_Cal Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2256 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Joined: Apr 27^th, 2005	Re: .32-20 vs .32-40 Reply #14 - May 28^th, 2010 at 9:55pm	Print Post
	bobnh wrote on May 27^th, 2010 at 7:39am: Load I was using: Bullet was a 208 gr Hoch tapered Pope bullet(very soft) with spg lube. The powder was 15.8 gr of 2015 and a cork wad at the mouth of the Rem case. (powder almost fills the case). Primer was a Fed small rifle. I was using 10.9 gr AA9, but Paul Trudel made me try the 2015 and I'm not looking back. This load is used @200 yd and gets there fast. (no crono) Thanks, Bob. I've been using about 13.0 gr. IMR 4227 in Starline brass in my Ruger No. 3, .308/32-20, 12" twist, modified Lyman 311299 breech seated. David

	David Kaiser Montezuma, IA
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