MatthewVanitas
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Hello, I previously owned a Ruger Single Six in .32 H&R and really enjoyed shooting it. I really dug the smaller/handier frame, compared to my Ruger Blackhawk in 32-20 (which I'll probably sell). I sold the Six a few years back, planning to put the funds towards a Single Seven, but life got in the way and I haven't replaced it yet.
I'm noticing the older Ruger .32 H&R models seem to run less expensive than the .327 models, presumably since people are "upgrading" to the longer cartridge. If I do just basic handloading, and mainly want this revolver as a plinker and possibly for casual Silhouette shooting, no hunting plans, is there any major disadvantage to getting the older .32 over the .327, or is the Single Seven that much better of a revolver that I should hold out for one of those?
Also, can the cylinder of the Single Six be reamed out to take the longer cartridge, or is the extra cylinder length of the .327 really handy to have for loading more powerful rounds with heavier bullets?
I'm noticing the older Ruger .32 H&R models seem to run less expensive than the .327 models, presumably since people are "upgrading" to the longer cartridge. If I do just basic handloading, and mainly want this revolver as a plinker and possibly for casual Silhouette shooting, no hunting plans, is there any major disadvantage to getting the older .32 over the .327, or is the Single Seven that much better of a revolver that I should hold out for one of those?
Also, can the cylinder of the Single Six be reamed out to take the longer cartridge, or is the extra cylinder length of the .327 really handy to have for loading more powerful rounds with heavier bullets?
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