Shivahasagun
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If you're shooting in a .327 and only a .327 I would load some .32 Mag cases above the max with published data. I shoot .45 ACP in a Ruger Redhawk and I'm using standard ACP cases and loading them near .45 Super territory. Kind of have to load them hot to get any decent velocity as the long chamber saps gas pressure, but I personally load .38 cases over published +P data for use in .357 revolvers because I have a lot more .38 brass than .357 and also because the brass can handle it.
The biggest thing is not allowing hot .38 or .32 Mag ammo to be shot in a .38 or .32 Mag revolver, they're meant for .327/.357 Magnum guns only.
Now that you mention I remember loading up 50 rds of .32 mag 100 gr with 3.3-3.5 gr of 700x.
It's in my "to test" bag and I haven't fired / chronographed it yet. I don't have any other .32 revolvers except the .327's. I marked ".32 mag +P" on the bag along with the rest of the load info. Best I could do.
I suppose if I had guns that couldn't handle it I might put a line across the case head with a red marker or paint pen.
My +p or a little more .38 special loads are all in .357 brass. I don't own any .38's.
If I ever decide to load some really light loads for my .357 I'll put them in .38 Colt (aka Special Short) cases.
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