Fence Cutter Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Has anyone ever used one these kits? Sure they're a little pricey but it allows you to have a little fun with these old guns instead of letting them lay around. Besides, CAS is not cheap, so we should be used to that part. http://www.hlebooks.com/cartridge/cartridge.htm ITEM #A32RF-S : Starting Kit for 32 RF Short Content: 32RF dies and tools (same for short and long case) + 12x 32 RF short reloadable brass cases + 25 round nose bullets (.316”). Delivered in a wood box. Note that primers are not shipped. Approx weight 560g - Price US$ 225.00 + Shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Is this the same company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Cutter Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, Warden Callaway said: Is this the same company? It sure is. Thank you for the video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I don't know about priming a case that is full of BP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 What chemical or other such, do you use to reload rim-fire cartridges? I did not know that there was any means to reload rim-fire. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Cutter Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 Or, check out this way of doing it. http://32rimfire.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-32-rim-fire-reloading-experiments.html?m=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Well, the whole process seems like a cluster jury rig to me. Not for me. It looks like a job for people with a lot of life insurance and a death wish. I think it’s too dangerous to use. Not only that, this guy mutilated an antique pistol In order to demonstrate this rather ridiculous equipment......So, where would you find, without difficulty, additional cartridge cases? Make them maybe? It’s not worth the effort, or as I said, maiming your rare revolver. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Cutter Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, Cat Brules said: ....So, where would you find, without difficulty, additional cartridge cases? Cat Brules I don't have a horse in this race one way or the other, but apparently you have not read or viewed anything that has been posted on this subject in its entirety because several sources for acquiring the brass has been listed. And like all light Cowboy loads the brass can be used over and over and over many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 It has always seemed to me that if you have RF conversions of this type, that is to say, with the "cap" as opposed to the Krist style ring, that it would be easier to make a new cap with centerfire firing pins that fits the old cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Yeah, I did watch the video and became even more appalled. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I am surprised no one has mentioned reloading rimfires. There are companies selling kits to reload 22 rimfire ammo, but maybe it would not possible with the 32 or 38 rimfire because of the availability of useable cases. Video shows a kit with a hook to clean the inside of the rim and an eye dropper to prime. Bullet molds and crimpimg tools. Sharpshooter 22 LR reloading tool is one. Some one smarter than me can post a link GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Cutter Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 56 minutes ago, G W Wade said: I am surprised no one has mentioned reloading rimfires. There are companies selling kits to reload 22 rimfire ammo, but maybe it would not possible with the 32 or 38 rimfire because of the availability of useable cases. GW This post is about reloading .32, .38 and .41 rimfire........ Cases are available.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Just saying if you can reload a used 22 rimfire case, then the larger cases should be no problem if available GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Quote Has anyone ever used one these kits? Yes, I ordered the kit as a starter to put an 1872 Stevens 32 Long RF Tip Up back to life. Then expanded the kit: * Had Roberson Cartridge Co modify their 32 Long centerfire program to cut the slit & open up the primer pocket .... ordered 50 cases * The bullets in the kit are poor casts, so I found the correct Ideal mold for the 32 Long RF ... - Ideal 299152. This is the regular bullet for the .32 Short, Rim or Central Fire shells. Use only No. 4 tool. Powder charge 8 grains FFFg black. (Heel, RN, 80 - TP is 465) Ordered 1000 Flobert 6mm primers and am good to go for a long time PS: Yes, I reload primed empty 22LR brass cases with BP and smokeless also ... "Stepping Back Into Time", era of the UMC Match bullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 2 hours ago, G W Wade said: Just saying if you can reload a used 22 rimfire case, then the larger cases should be no problem if available GW Try finding 32, etc rimfire cases. Having said that, I was doing some trading with an old Winchester collector and he pulled open a drawer and asked, "Have you ever seen these?". He had ran across a batch of 44 rimfire cases that were still primed. Apparently, someone had pulled the bullets and dumped the powder years ago. He had then loaded with some bullet with outside hand lube. Didn't look the neatest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Quote Try finding 32, etc rimfire cases. Warden - you are looking in the wrong places ... Roberson Cartridge Co ... ALL RF CALIBERS, including 44's https://www.rccbrass.com/?swoof=1&post_type=product&product_cat=rimfire Jeff Roberson, owner, when he modified the 32 Long RF CAD program for me - he has since added a full line of RF brass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, John Boy said: Warden - you are looking in the wrong places ... Roberson Cartridge Co ... ALL RF CALIBERS, including 44's https://www.rccbrass.com/?swoof=1&post_type=product&product_cat=rimfire Jeff Roberson, owner, when he modified the 32 Long RF CAD program for me - he has since added a full line of RF brass I'm referring to the original rimfire cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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