Rifle in .327 Federal

[JEBar]

Just picked mine up today, used $525 out the door. As new, the guy who purchased it wanted the carbine instead. Hope to shoot it this weekend.

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[Leftofcenter67]

One of the things that bugs me in Canada, is the fact that I can't get a .327 Magnum revolver and lever gun.

[Mistered]

One of the things that bugs me in Canada, is the fact that I can't get a .327 Magnum revolver and lever gun.

What is the reason for this?

[docscott]

Just got my 327 carbine two days ago. Fortunately only had to wait a month for one to come in as I thought it would be longer. Wanted to get one because I wasn't sure how long they would be produced. Itching to shoot it but the weather hasn't been real cooperative. Would be interested to know if you are choosing to go open sights or put optics on it. Can we share load data on this forum? As a side note was pleased to discover that the tube holds 8 rounds instead of the advertised 7.

[Frontiersman]

I've just been playing with the open sights.

I'm having fun with Trail Boss loads. You just fill the case to the base of the seated bullet; don't compress the powder. They seem to like 115 gr bullets.

[Frontiersman]

As a plea of .327 insanity ... I've been a real kid on this one. I can't remember last time I had this much fun with a cartridge in a lever and six gun. It may have been close when the .32 H&R came out in the Marlin.

My LGS got in a couple more .327s this week. He ordered from several distributors over the past year, trying to get one in for me. I put another one in debtors prison. A few payments and it will be out.

The SN are still under 500. Which explains the comparative scarcity. Less than 10 per state.

I really didn't need more than one, but my gut tells me these will be a short run. The wife encouraged me to get one for each of our kids when I upgrade to a higher shooting range in the sky. I think they will be a good investment for them, even if they are lovingly used.

And have I mentioned, I really like that cartridge?

[docscott]

Took my .327 carbine out to an area range today and shot it for the first time. Used factory American Eagle in 85 and 100 grains at 25 yards with open sights set from the factory. First two 85 grainers were pretty much dead on about 1.5 inches apart. Switched to 100 grains and those 2 shots were touching about 1.5 inches low. Then shot 3 more 100 grainers that strung out to about 2". Shot 3 more 85 grainers roughly an inch high but grouped just under one inch.

[docscott]

Henry .327 scoped with Leupold VX-2 1-4x

[docscott]

85 Grain American Eagle @ 25 yards with scope

[docscott]

100 Grain American Eagle @ 25 yards

[Cofisher]

Nicely done. And the rifle kitted out is great! I did not know Henry offered a fabric sling. Hmmm.

[docscott]

More range testing.

[Flyfisher1028]

Is there a consensus on the accuracy on the bbs327? The reports ive seen are
Kinda all over the place. Has anyone noticed if the carbine or rifle length are putting out more accuracy. Not that I think these need to be sub moa but something like 1.5 to 2 inches at 50 would keep me happy.

[Frontiersman]

I ended up with both. The carbine does have a "handier" feel about it. I would probably lean toward it if I were going to do a lot of walking in woodland areas, but honestly the 4" of barrel won't make that much difference.

I don't think there is an inherent difference in accuracy, though most will shoot the rifle a bit better because of the longer site radius. If you plan to use a scope it shouldn't make a difference.

I haven't shot it on paper, but it does roll a tin can repeatedly at 50 yards no problem. I'd guess that is about the accuracy you described. I only shoot cast bullets in mine. I'm using .312 115gr RNFP (bhn 15) over trail boss using starline brass and a CCI primer.

[GTS]

The jury is still out for me. I have had what I consider to be serious accuracy issues. You can read the details over in the reloading section. The rifle is on it's way back to Henry right now. Hopefully they will determine what the problem might be and get it back fairly soon.

[docscott]

I don't think I could accept 1.5-2 inch groups at 50 yds. I could live with that at 100 yds. I have loaded another 15 rounds with another powder and hope to get out tomorrow. I will post my results again if you would like.

[Mgderf]

I'm looking for M.O.D. at 50 yards, (minute of deer) and my rifle does that easily with the Federal 100gr JSP and even better with my hand loads.
Works for me.

[Flyfisher1028]

I don't think I could accept 1.5-2 inch groups at 50 yds. I could live with that at 100 yds. I have loaded another 15 rounds with another powder and hope to get out tomorrow. I will post my results again if you would like.

Absolutely would love to see what the rifle and loads can do

[docscott]

Testing with True Blue powder.

[CLA]

I haven't read through the 20 pages of replies, if this has been mentioned already, my apologies.

Brian Pearce did an extensive article in the February 2015 issue of Handloader Magazine (#294) on the .327 Fed Magnum, and mentioned having an accuracy issue with his handloads.

After trying several die sets from different manufacturers, he found that all of them had too large of an expander ball that resulted in very little (if any) bullet and case neck tension, resulting in extreme spreads and poor accuracy... so maybe it's not the rifle or type of loading that you're using that's at fault.

He got his best results with an expander ball sized down to .3085 inch, and used regular small pistol (CCI 500) primers instead of CCI 550 magnum primers.