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Will the .327 Henry cycle 32 S&W Long? How does it shoot? I have a couple of .32 S&W long revolvers and a carbine would be fun.

interesting question .... Henry's website says their rifles will chamber .327 Fed Magnum & .32 H&R Mag .... unsure where a 32 S&W Long fits in

from what I understand it will

hang on I will try right now to see if they cycle


wow they seem to in the rifle I have
cant wait till I get to shoot this thing

Thanks RtH. Post up a range report if you don't mind when you get the chance.

brettitt41 wrote: ↑

Wed May 20, 2020 7:22 pm

Thanks RtH. Post up a range report if you don't mind when you get the chance.

you can bet on that in fact it may happen as soon as this weekend
I will try to get vid and link to it
so stay tuned ...same Henry time... same Henry channel

I have read reports that it will cycle the .32 S&W longs. I think that shooting them would be about like an air rifle. However I think that the S&W longs would have to be a round nosed or other projectile that is a bit forward of the case mouth. In others words no full wadcutter loads.

Travlin wrote: ↑

Wed May 20, 2020 10:50 pm

I have read reports that it will cycle the .32 S&W longs. I think that shooting them would be about like an air rifle. However I think that the S&W longs would have to be a round nosed or other projectile that is a bit forward of the case mouth. In others words no full wadcutter loads.

I cast and shoot Lee 90gn Semi wadcutters in my S&W 30's so a carbine would be a fun plinker and small game taker.

I own an old colt police positive in 32 S&W long. Great little revolver. I am now getting interested in this 32 Henry rifle. Hmmm. It seems to be a good all around gun.

brettitt41 wrote: ↑

Tue May 19, 2020 6:07 pm

Will the .327 Henry cycle 32 S&W Long? How does it shoot? I have a couple of .32 S&W long revolvers and a carbine would be fun.

Check out this YouTube video from Buffalo’s Outdoors. He tries several different cartridges in the 327 Henry. This should answer your question.


https://youtu.be/A-xEAMHZ0x0

interesting video .... I had no clue the 327 would fire that wide of a range of ammo

Thanks for the video link. Seems to answer my question quite well. Looks like I'll be putting the .327 Henry on my wish list.

I've got a S&W 31-1 in pristine shape. I take it to the range maybe once a year. It's a fine shooter for sure. Never had the inkling to try them in the Henry though. It shoots really smooth with the mag loads.
Jake

I shot a lot of longs in my rifle today
I found it will cycle fine if you keep the same type of round in the tube
so don't put a long 2 h&r 3 fed mags and 2 longs..... it doesn't like it

reported personal experience appreciated .... I have no clue why it wouldn't like mixing them and find that to be very interesting

Mine has digested .32 S&W longs without even noticing.
I have fired .32S&W shorts as well, but they take a little finesse on the lever to get them to feed properly.
The ammo capability is one of the reasons I bought the Henry .327.

Here’s another great video on the Henry 327 Federal magnum.

https://youtu.be/9qWU0x-YXEI

I have both the steel carbine and the brass rifle models. Both shoot/feed the 32 S&W Longs without a hiccup.

I can now tell ya that not only does it cycle .32 long it is accurate
I enjoy making cans dance a jig between my big boy with .32longs and my youth model .22 shorts
tons of fun
I have thoroughly cleaned the bore and elemated the ring so all ready to fire .327 fed mag

I've never tried HR magnums or SW long in my 327. Heck the recoil is nothing as is. I guess they could be a good plinking load but might just as well be shooting a .22.
Jake

brettitt41 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 7:29 pm

I cast and shoot Lee 90gn Semi wadcutters in my S&W 30's so a carbine would be a fun plinker and small game taker.
Lee 32 SW Long 90 gr Semi-Wadcutter.jpg

I use that pill in my henry loaded in 32S&WL cases for around 1100fps. Fantastic small game load, feeds and function through the rifle without any issues.
Mine will fire and eject 32S&W but they have to be single loaded, being significantly shorter than even the 32S&WL they certainly will not feed through the magazine.