How strong are the NEF/H&R revolvers?

[tango2echo]

I have a .32 H&R Magnum revolver and I am handloading for it. It is a NEF/H&R model R73 five shot with the 2.5" bbl. It is mid 1980's vintage.

I want to load towards the upper end of the published data.

Discuss...


T2E

 

[BCCL]

I'd stick to factory level stuff. IME, they are fairly stout, but if you do break one, getting it fixed can be a pain. The gunsmith I used to work for hated them because of their use of pins instead of screws to hold them together.

 

[Jim K]

SAAMI Maximum Average pressure is 21,000 psi. That is more than .38 Special +P and fairly hot. I have no doubt those revolvers will stand up to more, but can't recommend it.

Jim