looking for Buckeye companion for '92 in 32-20

[MacEntyre]

in late 2011 I bought a 93 year old Winchester 92 in 32-20, & shortly afterwards found a 96 year old S&W revolver in 32-20 to go with it. All was well until I got tired of keeping revolver loads separate from rifle loads. So I traded the S&W. Then I learned about the Ruger Blackhawk Buckeye in 32-20. If what I have learned is correct, the Ruger is strong enough to use the same ammo as the rifle.

If anyone comes across one, please let me know!

MacEntyre@Yahoo.com

[Sixgun]

Or you can find a commonly available Ruger Blackhawk in 30 carbine and have someone ream the cylinder for 32-20. ----------------Sixgun

[MacEntyre]

...ha! I like that idea!

[Thunder50]

Check over on the Ruger forum, they come up every now and then.

[rangerider7]

Question, why wouldn't a new Colt SAA in 32-20 handle heavy loads. Is it not thick and heavy enough.

[Gihon]

There are a couple of Rugers on Gunbroker today. One is a convertable Vaquero 32-20/32 Mag. and the other is a Convertable Buckeye being sold as part of a set to include the 10MM/38-40. Both seem a bit pricey though.

[jdad]

Question, why wouldn't a new Colt SAA in 32-20 handle heavy loads. Is it not thick and heavy enough.

I think a SAA would be fine, but the Ruger is IMHO a much more durable design, probably priced a bit less, but definitely not as cool.

[MacEntyre]

There are a couple of Rugers on Gunbroker today. One is a convertable Vaquero 32-20/32 Mag. and the other is a Convertable Buckeye being sold as part of a set to include the 10MM/38-40. Both seem a bit pricey though.

I've been watching every revolver in 32-20 on GB... the buckeyes are definitely pricey, or paired and therefore out of my reach. I could buy two for $505 each but I would have to break up the pair and sell one.

If I got a shooter grade 30 carbine Ruger and paid to have the cylinder reamed, would I be able to keep it below $500 total? Perhaps if I keep looking, I may find a 30 carbine Blackhawk for just under $400. That could work.

Has anyone here converted a 30 carbine Blackhawk to 32-20?

- MacEntyre

[Sixgun]

Has anyone here converted a 30 carbine Blackhawk to 32-20?
- MacEntyre

Somewhere on this site (go to 'home page") Paco Kelly writes about converting 30 carbines and 32 mags to 32-20. (IIRC )---------------------Sixgun

[AJMD429]

Somewhere on this site (go to 'home page") Paco Kelly writes about converting 30 carbines and 32 mags to 32-20. (IIRC )---------------------Sixgun

I wonder if anyone ever did that to the leveraction .30 Carbine Marlin used to make. Those were nice, and the .32-20 is a more practical cartridge from what I've heard.

[BenT]

Cimarron arms make a Colt Clone in 32-20 with 32 h&r cylinder. My friend has both Rugers in 32-20 . They are quite heavy since they have plenty of steel in the cylinder and barrel. They shoot good though.

[Sixgun]

I wonder if anyone ever did that to the leveraction .30 Carbine Marlin used to make. Those were nice, and the .32-20 is a more practical cartridge from what I've heard.

You know Doc, I'm not so sure of that. As much as I like the 32-20, the 30 carbine handles higher pressures better as the case is much stronger. I use 32-20 bullets in my 30 carbine reloads....I just size them to .309. The 32-20 might make a better revolver cartridge due to the rim which makes case length for forgiving which makes chambering easier on a long case. --------------------Sixgun

[Leverluver]

My warm 32-20 (.313 bullet) Marlin loads would be a pretty tight squeeze down a .308 bore 30 Carbine barrel. I have a Uberti 32-20 and can't believe that with all that metal, it can't handle warm (but sane) loads. I think Paco said the same in his article on the 32-20.

[MacEntyre]

Well, I bought a pair of matched serial number Buckeyes... the 32-20 is a shooter, and the 38-40 is a safe queen. I'll split them up and sell the 38-40.

If anyone is interested in a lightly used 1989 Blackhawk Buckeye in 38-40, let me know!

- MacEntyre

[ollogger]

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ollogger

[MacEntyre]

I'll split them up and sell the 38-40.

Well, the pair arrived, me daughter and I shot them, and guess what... decided to keep 'em both!

[olyinaz]

Not surprised!

[Molasses]

I've got an old, relined '92 in .32-20, a Remington Model 25 in .32-20
and
A Buckeye convertible Blackhawk .32-20/.327 Fed. Mag
Back when we first started to load 'em, I got the plant gunsmith to run the .327 chamber reamer into the .32 H&R mag cylinder's chambers. Probably one of the first guns in that caliber out of captivity.

Sorry, I wouldn't choose lightly about selling mine.

[MacEntyre]

...I got the plant gunsmith to run the .327 chamber reamer into the .32 H&R mag cylinder's chambers.

I want to do that. I have read that you could shoot 32 S&W, 32 S&W Long, 32 H&R Magnum, as well as 327 Fed Mag... but isn't there a head space problem?

[Molasses]

...I got the plant gunsmith to run the .327 chamber reamer into the .32 H&R mag cylinder's chambers.

I want to do that. I have read that you could shoot 32 S&W, 32 S&W Long, 32 H&R Magnum, as well as 327 Fed Mag... but isn't there a head space problem?

Why should there be a headspace problem? They headspace on the rim, not the case mouth.

[Old Savage]

Throw in 32 Auto - they have a slight rim.

[2ndovc]

Glad to hear you found one. I had one years ago and thought it was ridiculously heavy for a .32-20 and
sold for twice what I paid for it.

jb

[MacEntyre]

It is ridiculously heavy, but it can shoot all of the rifle loads I make for the 92... no need to make different loads for revolver and rifle, and keep them separate.

I have a box of 32 auto around here somewhere... gonna give it a try!