I saw a .32 mag parts kit and it had me wondering if I could swap the barrel and cylinder on a .22 and get a shooter .32 mag.
It was an auction that ended about an hour after I posted. I wish I had seen it earlier. Almost jumped on it, but didn't want to throw away cash on an unknown.If you decide not to chase it, can you let me know where you saw the .32 parts kit?
Yeah, I guess you are right in agreeing with the Professor (I guess he got off of Gilligan's Island), but just reading how you did it and with the detail involved, I was beyond impressed. I must say that over the years I have seen your many posts on so many things and always came away by wishing you were my next door neighbor so I could bring things to you or just watch you do these things. Thanks much for sharing your knowledge.I agree with the Professor, Just buy a .32 mag. The only reason I made the conversion was because my friend wanted an Old Model in .32/.327 Mag. He doesn't like the new model actions.
I've reamed NM .32 mags for .327 Mag. And one with a convertible in 32-20 short; then shortening the 32-20 brass. I reamed another spare .32 mag cylinder for full length 32-20; you just need to seat the bullet deep in the case. The owner wanted to be able to shoot the same round in his 32-20 Winchester lever action rifle.
I don't know if the average guy would call that a "simple process".......I guess it shot ok after all of that. When it was done, what did you call it?
Yeah, I guess the overall length of the 38 might be challenging, yet there are always wadcutters?Hondo, have you ever had one of your friends ask you to convert a Single Six to shoot 38's ?? It just got me to thinking about all the retrofitting you did to make your Prototype gun. It may be a dumb question, but I was curious. Personally, I love the size frame of the Single Six, and obviously if it can handle hot 32 mags and 327's. It could handle hot 38's too. Just wondering if you ever attempted it ?? I love the 32 H&R and of course 32 longs, etc, but the rounds are expensive for folks who don't reload. The 38's are expensive also these days but cheaper than the 32 mags and 327's for sure. Just wondering ?