93 gr .32 ACP loads?

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Does anyone use the Lee 311-93-1R for reloading .32 ACP? I'm having a hard time finding loads for this heavy of a bullet.

Thanks,
-R

[Stryfe76]

In case someone does a search on this in the future.
Looks like Ed Harris is using 1.7-1.8 gr of bullseye for the heavy loads.

http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-478959.html

My favorite cast bullet handloads in .32 ACP use the 88-grain NEI #82, the 98-grain Saeco #325 semi-wadcutter or a 93-grain hollowpoint modification of Saeco #325 by http://www.hollowpointmold.com/. You could also use the RCBS 32-90CM with these loads for similar results.

If you dont cast your own bullets, you can buy the 94-gr. .312 flatnose cowboy bullets from Meister and they will work just fine. I cast my own bullets from wheelweights, tumble-lubricate them in Lee Liquid Alox, and load them as-cast and unsized with 1.7 to 1.8 grains of Bullseye. The Saeco #325 is crimped in its normal revolver crimp groove. Do not load the Meister or NEI bullets shorter than 0.95 inch overall, because excessive intrusion of the shank of the bullet into the powder space raises pressure dramatically. It is also necessary because of their flat nose profile and larger meplat, not to exceed 0.975 inch overall cartridge length to prevent bullet noses from dragging against the front of the magazine box.

I taper crimp using a custom-made Lee Factory Crimp Die for .32 ACP. This has a carbide full length sizer which removes any bulges caused by mis-match of the bullet diameter with the internal case wall taper, ensuring easy chambering and sizing the bullet, if needed by compression inside the case. A custom Lee FCD costs $30. I highly recommend one for anyone who is serious about reloading for the .32 ACP.