Taurus 732 Cast .32 ACP Loading Information

[Clarke123]

For those interested in cast bullet loading information for the Taurus 732:

http://www.ranchdogoutdoors.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_6_23&products_id=19

Be aware that his loadings exceed published manufacturer's recommendations, but provide some
very good information to get you started ... which is where I am right now.

More later when I have actually loaded a few!


OH, and please chime in with comments and suggestions!

 

[Clarke123]

Here's a "heads up" for cast bullets: Ok I know this sounds strange, but it happens:

Coordination of seating (prior to) crimping is critical ... otherwise the tiny projectile can get compressed and "grow" in diameter (at the crimp) while the projectile
is simultaneously "growing" in length !!!

 

[Clarke123]

Here's a quote from Chuck Dog that is a great reminder for proper Seating Die set-up (especially for cast projectiles)
These instructions are particularly important with the "straight-walled / tapered-body" 9mm 9x19 case. (and .32 ACP)

" Read the instructions for your seating die. Most 9mm seating dies have the ability to taper
crimp. If you have the bullet seated at the desired length, unscrew the top part, the seater insert/plug
several turns.

The die body should have been set about a half turn off contact with the case mouth while finding
your desired seating depth. Now with your seater insert backed away from the projectile loosen the
lock ring on the die body. With the ram at the top of the stroke, screw the die body down till you
feel it make contact with the case. Back the ram up a bit, and turn the die body down a quarter or
half turn or so. Run the ram back to the top to see if it straightens the case body back out to make
full contact with the loaded round. Once the desire amount of crimp is found, lock the die body and
with the ram still held at the top of the stroke, screw your seater insert back down to make contact
with the bullet.

The next bullet you seat should be seated and crimped just as the last one!"