.32 H&R Mag. Buffalo Bore Heavy 100-grain JHP

by
posted on January 10, 2012
buffalo-bore.jpg

This .32 H&R Mag. load from Buffalo Bore is not the fastest .32 Magnum load on the market, but the 100-grain Hornady XTP bullet will consistently penetrate beyond 18 inches while expanding to about 1.3 times its original diameter. This is not wide expansion, but penetration is deeper than any previously tested .32 H&R Mag. JHP load. The load was tested in a 3-inch-barreled Ruger SP101 chambered for the .327 Fed. Mag. Obviously, more potent loads in .327 Fed. Mag. are available for this revolver, but with that potency comes more intense recoil and muzzle blast. This Buffalo Bore load would be a good choice for those wanting to increase the effectiveness of their .32 H&R or for those looking for less recoil from a .327 Fed. Mag.

Load Handgun MV (fps) PEN (inches) EXP (inches) RW (grains)
.32 H&R Mag. Buffalo Bore Heavy 100-grain JHP Ruger SP101 (3-inch) 1,197 19.5 0.40 96

Latest

SK Customs Lost State of Montezuma 1911
SK Customs Lost State of Montezuma 1911

First Look: SK Customs Lost State of Montezuma 1911

A custom pistol to commemorate a pivotal moment in American history.

First Look: Hawke Optics Frontier Reflex Sight

Available with three different mounting options.

Bond Arms Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Once known just for derringers, the company continues to diversify.

Handguns: Massive Bore

Big-bore carry guns are trending larger now, although Charter Arms’ compact Bulldog remains in production.

First Look: State-Compliant Kimber 2K11 Pistols

For those who live in capacity-restricted states.

NRA Annual Meeting 2025 Exhibition Floor Roundup

What we saw on the show floor in Atlanta.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Illustrated delivered to your inbox.