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Looking to buy 32-40 win. Ammo at reasonable price.
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32-40’s are hard to find. I recently found some reloads that I will test fire at least 1 but the rest will be pulled apart and reloaded so I am sure what I have. The bullet weight is 180 gr, they are loaded with 14 gr. of Rl-7 powder and a stated velocity of 1,400 fps but I don’t trust reloads. I will test fire the ammo in a highwall. All components look new.
Cwachter,
Not sure if you’re saying you will sell, or just reload and use yourself. ( after test fire of 1 ).
Which is it ?
P.S. I hear you Eagle !!
Sorry for the confusion. I don’t want to sell. I was just saying what I had to do to get some for my self. Sorry and good luck in your search. Even the John Wayne boxes aren’t out there.
cwachter said
Sorry for the confusion. I don’t want to sell. I was just saying what I had to do to get some for my self. Sorry and good luck in your search. Even the John Wayne boxes aren’t out there.
I was just going to say I frequently see the John Wayne boxes out there (I have a NIB commemorative with scabbard, hanging plaque, and three boxes of ammo, so I tend to notice them while browsing). But at the price it’s not exactly sustainable. Not what I would call “reasonable” unless perghaps you want to make the investment to harvest the brass.
But the bonus us that each headstamp says “Duke!”
Here are a few:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/771583318
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/780374828
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/775390409
Steve
WACA Member. CFM Member. NRA Lifer.
Steve I have a problem buying these and then shooting them. Too much for shooting ammo.
They are easy to reload.
A single-stage system would soon pay for itself, and you would enjoy the shooting.
I have a friend that used to reload and may be of help. Never thought I would ever reload, but who knows what adventure is waiting out there. I have some spent brass, so it’s possible !
I live in Southern California ( Irvine ) and probably have a few reloaders that can help. I’ll start checking. I know a few of the Forum contributors live in the area too.
Bill
cwachter said
Steve I have a problem buying these and then shooting them. Too much for shooting ammo.
Yea, I wouldn’t shoot mine, either. But I guess if a guy really needed some 32-40. Besides, my only 32-40 is the commemorative and it still has the tie on the lever and hang tags. Midway and Graf both had brass a couple years ago, but I haven’t noticed it since. And I’ve seen people claiming to make it from 30WCF or 38-55 but I don’t shoot or reload 32-40 so I’ve never really done any research on it.
Steve
WACA Member. CFM Member. NRA Lifer.
So. What would be a reasonable price? I have none for sale but curious what’s considered a fair selling price.
Doug
Blueliner said
I have a friend that used to reload and may be of help. Never thought I would ever reload, but who knows what adventure is waiting out there. I have some spent brass, so it’s possible !I live in Southern California ( Irvine ) and probably have a few reloaders that can help. I’ll start checking. I know a few of the Forum contributors live in the area too.
Bill
Bill, I live in Souther Kalifornia also (Los Angeles) and, given the fact that mail-order ammo is now regulated and purchase will require a background check starting next year, I’m really happy I started reloading years ago. Fortunately components aren’t regulated (yet), so learn and stock up now!
I wouldn’t consider myself as much of an expert as many here or on forums like cast boolits and others, but I have been reloading for some time if I can offer any advice. My setup is a humble Lee Classic, but it does the job and is relatively affordable.
Besides, it’s really fun and satisfying too.
Steve
WACA Member. CFM Member. NRA Lifer.
November 7, 2015
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I could probably cobble some together with some 38-55 brass and a bullet I cast but I don’t have the dies or a load recipe. This looks like a better idea.
Doug Green said
So. What would be a reasonable price? I have none for sale but curious what’s considered a fair selling price.Doug
I bought 100 reloads for $50. Like I said I will probably take these apart and use my own powder charge. It is not unusual to see people asking $40 to $80 for 20 rounds. The John Wayne stuff gets near $100.
32-40 and 38-55 are about the same case length 2.13″ and 2.129″. 30-30 cases are shorter at 1.976″. The 30-30 can be used for the other 2 but it will be a little short. .375 Win cases can be used for all 3. Annealing is required if you use the .375, especially for the 32-40 and the 30-30.
32 special is the ticket for making into 32-40’s. No stretching or squeezing case mouths, And the brass is readily available. It’s almost got the right head stamp………..At least the caliber is correct.
There is no doubt that hand loading is the only way to go for obsolete calibers you want to shoot. It’s not rocket science, follow ALL the safety rules and it is a very enjoyable hobby.
Best of luck in your newest endeavor should you decide to follow that road.
Erin
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