32 HR Mag Vs 32 SW Long Dies - Lee Brand

[CBP]

I ordered a set of dies to reload 32 H&R Magnums for my brother. I had actually purchased a set of new Lee carbide 32 S&W Long dies from Midway. Can I use this set of dies for the 32 H&R Magnum?

On MidwayUSA, I see that RCBS, Hornady, & Lyman all list the same dies for 32 SW and 32 Magnum. They list two separate dies though for Lee. I assume it is the same as the .38 Special/.357 Magnum dies, where you just back out the powder expanding and bullet seating dies a few extra turns to get the correct length.

I was running a test case and screwed up the first piece of brass :banghead:, that's how I knew something was wrong. I had ordered the dies back in March, and am finally getting around to making some rounds up for him.

 

[Walkalong]

I use a Lee .32 Long set to load both .32 Long and .32 Mag. Yes, it's just like the .38 Spl/ .357 Mag thing. They can be used to load .327 Federal as well.

 

[MMCSRET]

I use my Lee 32 Long carbide dies to do 32 Magnum and 327 Federal magnum as well as the labeled 32 Long. They will also do 32 S&W but the seating die won't crimp the bullet in the shorter round. They are good dies.

 

[CBP]

Thanks guys, I was pretty sure that the dies were suitable for 32 H&R Mag. Appreciate you taking the time to verify it.

I'm loading up some 100 gr. RN from Missouri. Have Unique, W231, and HS-6 powders. Chime in if you have a favorite charge for one of these powders. None of my sources have this exact bullet weight, but close enough to get me some starting loads.

Off to reset the dies.

 

[rcmodel]

The Lee dies should be the same.
Any .32 S&W Long die set should also load .32 H&R and .327 Ruger with a simple die adjustment.

The difference is the powder scoop & load data included with the dies is different in the two calibers.


Loading .32 H&R with a 100 grain cast bullet.
Starting & MAX LOAD Data from the Lyman #47 manual.

Bullseye = 2.0 - 3.5
Red Dot = 2.0 - 3.5
Unique = 2.7 - 4.2
W231 = 2.2 - 3.7

rc

 

[CBP]

And in less time than it takes to get my dies adjusted RC comes through with the load data that I need. Thank you very much sir.

I have the Lyman 48th manual, but it doesn't have that bullet weight. The Lee reloading manual and handloads.com are right in that ball park as well.