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.32 Auto / .32 ACP in a Mauser 1914

Warning! Test pistol was Mauser Model 1914 with 3 1/2" barrel. CCI 500 small pistol primers used with all loads shown. Those loads shown as giving unreliable function or poor accuracy have been included to show velocities and provide an indication of those areas of loading which should not be attempted. Accuracy class (for five shots at 20 yards): A. 1 1/2 inch or less; B. 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 inches; C. 2 1/4 to 3 inches; D. over 3 inches. Plus-sign added indicates the top of that class. (Handloader Issue 109)

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Wt.	Bullet	Powder Manufacturer	Powder	Charge	Velocity (FPS)
71	Hornady FMJ	Alliant	Bullseye	Subscribe	666
Remarks: accuracy class: D; case expansion: light; Unreliable function
71	Hornady FMJ	Alliant	Bullseye	Subscribe	840
Remarks: accuracy class: C; case expansion: normal
71	Hornady FMJ	Hodgdon	HP-38	Subscribe	644
Remarks: accuracy class: D; case expansion: light; Unreliable function; not accurate
71	Hornady FMJ	Hodgdon	HP-38	Subscribe	736
Remarks: accuracy class: D; case expansion: moderate; Unreliable function; not accurate
71	Hornady FMJ	Hodgdon	HP-38	Subscribe	817
Remarks: accuracy class: D; case expansion: near max; Maximum in Mauser with this bullet
71	Hornady FMJ	Winchester	W-231	Subscribe	746
Remarks: accuracy class: C; case expansion: moderate; Unreliable function
71	Hornady FMJ	Winchester	W-231	Subscribe	809
Remarks: accuracy class: C; case expansion: normal; Uniform load
71	Hornady FMJ	Alliant	Unique	Subscribe	731
Remarks: accuracy class: D; case expansion: moderate
71	Hornady FMJ	Alliant	Unique	Subscribe	804
Remarks: accuracy class: C; case expansion: normal
71	Sierra FMJ	Alliant	Bullseye	Subscribe	889
Remarks: accuracy class: A; case expansion: maximum; Tied for 5th place accuracy
71	Sierra FMJ	IMR	700-X	Subscribe	845
Remarks: accuracy class: B+; case expansion: near max; Maximum in Mauser
71	Sierra FMJ	Hodgdon	HP-38	Subscribe	821
Remarks: accuracy class: A+; case expansion: maximum; Tied for most accurate load
71	Sierra FMJ	IMR	SR-7625	Subscribe	807
Remarks: accuracy class: A+; case expansion: near max, 4th best accuracy
71	Sierra FMJ	IMR	SR-7625	Subscribe	848
Remarks: accuracy class: B; case expansion: maximum
71	Sierra FMJ	Winchester	W-231	Subscribe	830
Remarks: accuracy class: A+; case expansion: normal; 2nd best accuracy; equals Federal factory
71	Sierra FMJ	Alliant	Unique	Subscribe	807
Remarks: accuracy class: B+; case expansion: near max
71	Sierra FMJ	Alliant	Unique	Subscribe	871
Remarks: accuracy class: A; case expansion: maximum; Tied for 5th place accuracy
71	Sierra FMJ	Alliant	Herco	Subscribe	798
Remarks: accuracy class: A+; case expansion: normal; 3rd best accuracy; Best in Mauser
71	Sierra FMJ	Alliant	Herco	Subscribe	823
Remarks: accuracy class: B+; case expansion: near max
100	Rem. Lead	IMR	SR-7625	Subscribe	815
Remarks: accuracy class: D; case expansion: near max; Leaded bore
100	Speer Plinker	Alliant	Herco	Subscribe	688
Remarks: accuracy class: C; case expansion: moderate; .308 inch