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JWL Junior Member Offline Posts: 82 Location: So. Indiana Joined: Dec 1^st, 2011	32-40 original Hepburn Jan 27^th, 2012 at 7:44pm	Print Post
	32-40 loads have probably been discussed many times on this forum, but I am new here. I have acquitted an original Hepburn in 32-40 and I am curious as to starting black powder loads for it. I notice that buff arms has the brass, but wondering about primers, powder (3ff?)' and bullet.( grease or paper). Opinions are solicited. Jwl


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ledball Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1011 Location: syracuse, ohio Joined: Nov 20^th, 2009	Re: 32-40 original Hepburn Reply #1 - Jan 27^th, 2012 at 7:58pm	Print Post
	I'm sure that your research has shown that there were several 32/40 cartridges, 32/40 Rem, 32/40 Ballard, and 32/40 Bullard and they are all very different. Your rifle may well be the Rem cartridge. I think Hepburn's are "cool' have fun with your new toy. ledball


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DHB Participating Member Offline Posts: 30 Location: Houston Joined: Apr 25^th, 2011	Re: 32-40 original Hepburn Reply #2 - Jan 27^th, 2012 at 11:08pm	Print Post
	Do a chamber cast to find out which 32-40 you have. The thing is, it's dimensions could be off from "SAAMI" specs. Work with the chamber you have. Also slug the barrel as those dimensions could also be off.

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mjs3240 Participating Member Offline Posts: 48 Joined: Jan 28^th, 2007	Re: 32-40 original Hepburn Reply #3 - Jan 28^th, 2012 at 9:58pm	Print Post
	It is my understanding that the 32-40 Remington is actually a .30 caliber, not a .32 caliber so it would be best to check this out also. MJS


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11474 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: 32-40 original Hepburn Reply #4 - Jan 28^th, 2012 at 10:57pm	Print Post
	I have a late manufacture Hepburn in 32/40 B/M = Winchester. Very accurate with smokeless. Havent used much BP in it. Who needs the headache and expense? Crazed gun cranks, that's who! Might shoot okay, might shoot excellent. If you have the 32/40 W chamber I can share my load info. Have made good progress with BP in the 32/40W the last couple years. Joe.

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rustyrelx Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 474 Location: Wallace Idaho Joined: Oct 9^th, 2007	Re: 32-40 original Hepburn Reply #5 - Jan 31^st, 2012 at 11:43am	Print Post
	32-40 B/M= Winchester BLASPHAMY B = Ballard M=Marlin How can one say such things.... I do concede that Winchester copied the Marlin design for the 32-40 and put their name on it...... Don


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7283 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: 32-40 original Hepburn Reply #6 - Jan 31^st, 2012 at 2:01pm	Print Post
	At least they didn't try to put a WCF on it. I'm sure that the 32/40 B/M sold a aweful lot of '85 and '94's for Winchester, too. Frank

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16159 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: 32-40 original Hepburn Reply #7 - Jan 31^st, 2012 at 9:26pm	Print Post
	What's the marking on the barrel's bottom flat in front of the forearm? This may give a clue as to which .32 it is.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11474 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: 32-40 original Hepburn Reply #8 - Feb 16^th, 2012 at 3:47pm	Print Post
	JWL wrote on Jan 27^th, 2012 at 7:44pm: 32-40 loads have probably been discussed many times on this forum, but I am new here. I have acquitted an original Hepburn in 32-40 and I am curious as to starting black powder loads for it. I notice that buff arms has the brass, but wondering about primers, powder (3ff?)' and bullet.( grease or paper). Opinions are solicited. Jwl A flash in the pan :question Where are ya :question What happened :question Joe.

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