Hmmmm primer crater
32 H&R in my Ruger cratered the primer pretty good. Used the same loads in my lever gun with no issue. Is that chamber dimensions or something else? Fill me misfits. Thanks
The bore in the H&R could be a bit tight, causing back
pressure as the bullet leaves the case, which could cause the cratering. There are a couple more things that could cause the cratering but they are in high pressure rifles.
What are you sizing your bullets to?
The Ruger .32s use a .308 caliber barrel on them
32 cratering
Please post your load and firearm details. is there a burr on your firing pin?
New load in a
Ruger Single Six in 32 H&R, Henry carbine also. I think the load was a little hot. 4227, CCI primer. Just curious why it cratered in one but not the other. Never had issues in either before. It was 100gr cast.
32 cratering...
I had trouble with 4227 in a reduced load cratering in 44mag.
gave away the remainder of the lb of it as it would not do what I wanted. Dirtied up and fouled it so bad I had to help turn the cylinder as I pulled on the trigger in double action. Danged thing went off and drove burned and unburned powder granules into my palm. Smarted right good. Nope, no use for 4227 here.LOL