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Jun 3rd, 2026 at 10:36pm
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Question? What would be the maximum bullet weight for a 1885 low wall in 32-20, with a 1-20 twist, 30” barrel?
  
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Reply #1 - yesterday at 12:45pm
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Not surprised no one has posted a answer;

Interesting question as I secured a Uberti Low Wall in 32-40 (Scheutzen styled stock) (12 twist) some time ago. 
I haven't done much with it so far and had planned to start out slow after I secured 'Quick Load' software, which I still need to do.

As such I will be following this thread closely. 

Consequently I have no answer either, only a thought on how to dig deeper.

First you have to find someone with ballistic software like quickload or (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

Then, if you can find it determine the max yield and compressive strength  of a Low Wall action. 
if your Low Wall is an original, I'd be more concerned with the metallurgy then on a reproduction Low wall. 

There was a graph floating around some time back which referenced Low Wall cartridge compatibility which you have probably seen. I will try to include the image of same below.

My CPA 32-20 shoots a 207 grain bullet without any compromise of the brass itself.  



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Reply #2 - yesterday at 1:01pm
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I have a low wall in 32-30.  Don't know as I ever measured the twist.  I've been using a 115 grain FN gas checked bullet with 11.0g (I think) of 4227.   Shoots fine.  I use the same load in a couple of 1892 Winchesters as well as a Remington #2 rolling block.  Shoots very well in all of them.  But, then I'm not looking for bench rest accuracy, just fun shooting and tipping over prairie dogs.

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Reply #3 - yesterday at 8:07pm
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It's not really weight, it's basically, how long the bullet is.

You can shoot a .83 long bullet, in a 30 cal 20 twist
  

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