Henry in .327 shoot long?

[brettitt41]

Will the .327 Henry cycle 32 S&W Long? How does it shoot? I have a couple of .32 S&W long revolvers and a carbine would be fun.

[JEBar]

interesting question .... Henry's website says their rifles will chamber .327 Fed Magnum & .32 H&R Mag .... unsure where a 32 S&W Long fits in

[Roland the Headless]

from what I understand it will

hang on I will try right now to see if they cycle


wow they seem to in the rifle I have
cant wait till I get to shoot this thing

[brettitt41]

Thanks RtH. Post up a range report if you don't mind when you get the chance.

[Roland the Headless]

Thanks RtH. Post up a range report if you don't mind when you get the chance.

you can bet on that in fact it may happen as soon as this weekend
I will try to get vid and link to it
so stay tuned ...same Henry time... same Henry channel

[Travlin]

I have read reports that it will cycle the .32 S&W longs. I think that shooting them would be about like an air rifle. However I think that the S&W longs would have to be a round nosed or other projectile that is a bit forward of the case mouth. In others words no full wadcutter loads.

[brettitt41]

I have read reports that it will cycle the .32 S&W longs. I think that shooting them would be about like an air rifle. However I think that the S&W longs would have to be a round nosed or other projectile that is a bit forward of the case mouth. In others words no full wadcutter loads.

I cast and shoot Lee 90gn Semi wadcutters in my S&W 30's so a carbine would be a fun plinker and small game taker.

Lee 32 SW Long 90 gr Semi-Wadcutter.jpg

[Cofisher]

I own an old colt police positive in 32 S&W long. Great little revolver. I am now getting interested in this 32 Henry rifle. Hmmm. It seems to be a good all around gun.

[deano5150]

Will the .327 Henry cycle 32 S&W Long? How does it shoot? I have a couple of .32 S&W long revolvers and a carbine would be fun.

Check out this YouTube video from Buffalo’s Outdoors. He tries several different cartridges in the 327 Henry. This should answer your question.


https://youtu.be/A-xEAMHZ0x0

[JEBar]

interesting video .... I had no clue the 327 would fire that wide of a range of ammo

[brettitt41]

Thanks for the video link. Seems to answer my question quite well. Looks like I'll be putting the .327 Henry on my wish list.

[Shakey Jake]

I've got a S&W 31-1 in pristine shape. I take it to the range maybe once a year. It's a fine shooter for sure. Never had the inkling to try them in the Henry though. It shoots really smooth with the mag loads.
Jake

[Roland the Headless]

I shot a lot of longs in my rifle today
I found it will cycle fine if you keep the same type of round in the tube
so don't put a long 2 h&r 3 fed mags and 2 longs..... it doesn't like it

[JEBar]

reported personal experience appreciated .... I have no clue why it wouldn't like mixing them and find that to be very interesting

[Mgderf]

Mine has digested .32 S&W longs without even noticing.
I have fired .32S&W shorts as well, but they take a little finesse on the lever to get them to feed properly.
The ammo capability is one of the reasons I bought the Henry .327.

[deano5150]

Here’s another great video on the Henry 327 Federal magnum.

https://youtu.be/9qWU0x-YXEI

[tomf52]

I have both the steel carbine and the brass rifle models. Both shoot/feed the 32 S&W Longs without a hiccup.

[Roland the Headless]

I can now tell ya that not only does it cycle .32 long it is accurate
I enjoy making cans dance a jig between my big boy with .32longs and my youth model .22 shorts
tons of fun
I have thoroughly cleaned the bore and elemated the ring so all ready to fire .327 fed mag

[Shakey Jake]

I've never tried HR magnums or SW long in my 327. Heck the recoil is nothing as is. I guess they could be a good plinking load but might just as well be shooting a .22.
Jake

[220]

I cast and shoot Lee 90gn Semi wadcutters in my S&W 30's so a carbine would be a fun plinker and small game taker.
Lee 32 SW Long 90 gr Semi-Wadcutter.jpg

I use that pill in my henry loaded in 32S&WL cases for around 1100fps. Fantastic small game load, feeds and function through the rifle without any issues.
Mine will fire and eject 32S&W but they have to be single loaded, being significantly shorter than even the 32S&WL they certainly will not feed through the magazine.