.32-20 AMMO FOR MY "NEW" 1892

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Babalooie
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.32-20 AMMO FOR MY "NEW" 1892

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Is the ammo made by Remington and Winchester safe to shoot in my 120 year old gun, or should I go with the lower pressure versions like Black Hills and Ultramax?
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Re: .32-20 AMMO FOR MY "NEW" 1892

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My Remington factory loads are very mild and lead only bullets. At 100 grains and 1210 fps they must meet the mildest cartridge spec for this chambering. I do use them in a modern rifle. Kinda like a big bore 22 LR or Mag.
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Re: .32-20 AMMO FOR MY "NEW" 1892

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Yes, they are absolutely safe. The Winchester factory loads I chrono'd didn't even reach 1,200 fps. Original 1892's can digest significantly more powerful 32-20 ammo that modern factory loads.
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