.327 Federal Magnum - I have been shooting this round for over 2 yrs. Great round, flexible and nice revolvers and now a lever rifle. I am hoping to get one of this soon. Great video review.
I have a Marlin that was originally .32H&R Magnum that I had rechambered to .327Magnum and I works great. I had it done to be a partner for my Ruger GP100 in .327Mag. I really like the caliber.
Ranger Point Precision did an excellent job of reaming my chamber to .327 from .32 H&R, too (Marlin 1894CB). I have three Single Sevens, and a Single Six that is in .32 H&R (what started the whole thing for me). I like having near .357 oomph in a .22 frame. And seven shots to boot. Handloading is a breeze, and casting 133gr SWC for all. Federal factory 100gr JSP does 1600fps out of the 4 5/8" barrel, 1541fps from the 7 1/2", and 2271fps from the 20" Marlin. My every day carry gun is the 4 5/8" Single Seven (I live out in the desert and rarely see people, but lots of other stuff, some of which want to hurt you). Got a doe tag for this fall, have every intention of blooding a .327 on a nice fat desert mulie. I've scarcely fired a .22 since 2010.
love my single seven. i can load it light or use .32 S&W for small game or shoot heavy for bigger game and self defense. in a .22lr size revolver. the 100 gr. load shoots very flat past 200 yds for me.
Blond Bowler: Thanks for the bullet weight and velocity out of the Marlin. I’m waiting for mine to be finished with its rechambering and was wondering where the velocity would be. 2271 FPS is more than I expected and would like to know the muzzle energy at that velocity. My guess is between 1100 and 1200 foot pounds. Note/correction: I think you were talking about pistols with that lead bullet as my Marlin has the “microgrooving and will not catch, twist, and stabilize lead bullets-haven’t tried any gas checked bullets though! So I have to shoot jacketed bullets and accuracy is just fine. With the lead bullets and a 16 inch wide steel target it would hit left or right off the target completely 5 out of 6 shots with one somewhere on the target! It was strange until I remembered that it had micro-grooving. But I did want to shoot that 115 gr lead bullet though! Thanks for the stats!
I've shot my buddies single action Ruger .327 mag. with a long ass barrel. She comes straight back, no barrel rise at all. We shot everything that is .32cal through it just fine. I really liked it. Thanks for the video.
I have a sp101 in 327. The advantages for me are less recoil than 357 with comparable energy levels, one extra round compared to sp101 in 357, and the ability to shoot other 32 caliber rounds (32 s&w, 32 s&w long, 32 H&R, and possibly even 32acp if i had to). I wish marlin made a side loading 327 magnum rifle. Henry makes good stuff though.
Love to see ballistics testing comparing this to .32 H&R mag./30 Carbine/ .357 Mag. Can't wait. Been interested in this caliber since 1st reading about this in G&A years ago.
I finally got to shoot my sp101 4.2" in .327 that I've had since 2017. There's almost zero recoil and I'm a little recoil sensitive. Out of a 4 inch barrel, according to ballistics by the inch, the 327 is getting 5-600 ft pounds of energy. It truly is a beast with very little recoil. Accurate as all hell too.
I love my Henry Silver Big Boy 357 magnum. That rifles action gets smoother every time i shot it. Now they made a 327 Federal magnum, vert interesting.
I own three pistols and the rifle. I cast 100gr bullets and reload for less than 3 cents a shot. I load the 32 longs for my daughter which are very comfortable and enjoyable to shoot
Kevin Perkins That's sweet! Surprised this round hasn't gotten more attention than it has. Been looking at it for a few years now wondering if it was going to survive.
Eric you should know your .32s better. 32 ACP/SW/H&R/327 Federal are all .312 diameter so almost exactly the same as 30 carbine. 32 Winchester Special is .321 which is an oddball because it's smaller than 8mm (.323). As a side note I have this rifle and I love it. I thought I would just wish it was a .357 but after getting to know the cartridge a little I'm a convert and now I want a revolver to go with it.
Looks like a gun for a fun Sunday afternoon with kids at the range. I am a sucker for lever guns and the fit and finish of any and all Henry lever guns.
You gotta love the caliber. The rifle too, of course. I have to admit I wasn't that of a fan of the Henrys, but after I finally shot one a few weeks ago, I'm definetly hooked. Especially in these slightly faster revolver / pistol ammos. Light, easy, reliable, of-good-repute, yay. Short: L.E.R.O.Y.
I’m looking into possibly getting a .327 LCR for my first revolver. It’d be neat to have 6 shots in a J frame, and would be a decent enough conversation piece 🤷🏻♂️ I’ll probably end up with a .357/38 though, just because it’s more available.
I have the Ruger SP101 in .327 Fed. Very controlable..near .357 Mag preformance. I heard Henry chambered this, will have to check one out. Maybe the action overall is what's causing the jams..it looked quite long. Maybe redesigning the one from the .22 would be better, I have the .22 version..it's as smooth as butter..very accurate.
Richard Tibbetts How does the price compare to .357 mag? I enjoy shooting my .357 mag because I can find it relatively cheap and don't shoot enough to really justify reloading. Thanks Mr. Tibbetts
+John Doe I've got a .327 revolver and rifle. Cost isnt too terrible when compared to factory .357 Magnum for quality stuff anyways. I've found it as cheap as $22 for a box of 50 and for a box of 20 it's around $16 to $18. Problem sometimes is finding places that stock it as it's not the most popular round of all time, I can find it online and about every 2 months my local Bass Pro and Academy Sports seem to stock a bit of it, so I know I cant be the only one buying it. Some of the cheapest .357 loads are cheaper than .327 Federal Magnum but it's also a vastly more popular round.
John Doe it's kinda pricey and hard to find but I really is a purpose built self defense round. Ment to achieve 6 rounds in small revolver frame. Peak performance is around 3 inch barrel
John Doe It's less expensive than some of the .357 Mag ammo..depends on where you buy it..and the brand. The .327 is not as popular as the .357..so availability is less. I bought dies and components for this round, and found it less expensive after all was figured. Better accuracy, and more consistant ammo is always a good route to go. The .32 H&R Magnum is usable as well as the .32 S&W Long ammo for less recoil and better practice. Brass for both the .327 and .32 H&R Mag is available thru Starline. Loading info is available, components are available. Cast bullets can also be used.
Why does it seem that so many odd ball cartridges that only hunts use are around? .22LR, 9mm, .357, .308, 6.5CM, 5.56, .223, .224, .338... What more do you need?
I was given the 327 Fed Mag Henry as a gift several months ago - something I had wanted for some time but wouldn't buy for myself. ran both 32 H & R mag and 327 in several configurations through it but found it very inconsistent about cycling - hanging up at least once on each tube. Watched several youtube video reviews and noticed them having similar issues - "the rifle seems to cycle best when you use a firm deliberate lever action" - I found you almost have to focus on being sure to really snap the lever. However, between my son and myself, we own 4 other lever actions of varying makes and calibers ranging from > 100 years old to ~ 10 years old (not counting the Henry) and all of them cycle smooth and consistently with every lever pull - you would be challenged to TRY to hang a shell up in the action. I sent the Henry back for warranty work to see if this was typical for this model and found it exactly the same when it was returned. While I love the caliber and the nostalgia of "Henry" and I always prefer American made - I cannot in good conscious recommend this model to anyone. It should DEFINITELY NOT be considered a home defense option though the caliber would be great for that, you would be very disappointed to see your trophy game walk up and find yourself struggling to get a shell chambered to fire.
Major boom boom hot here in Vegas as well. Lots of humidity to start our summer as well. Apreciate the video! Looks like Henry is putting out another handy lever action (no surprise from the crowd).
I have the sp 101 and the henry big boy brass both are a blast to shoot. Put some 100 grain cast and powder coated bullets through the chrony at 1900fps in the henry half inch groups at 50 yards it has my respect as a good caliber to keep.
PLEASE do some 327 gel testing especially vs. 357!!! From the RIFLE. You could also compare. 38spl vs 32 Long, the Rook Rounds at the same time if you got real frisky. THANKS MUCH for showing this rifle. I've been thinking about it every since they came out with this round. Great work guys!
I have been talking about this caliber for years! The caliber has been around for 11 years. I have a revolver and the 20 inch version of the Henry big boy in 327 Fed Mag. 100 grain bullet, 2100 fps out of 20 inches of barrel.
What i love about lever guns is theyre just so easy, clearing jams is easy, loading is easy, firing is easy, transport is easy. You dont have to keep track of or load magazines. Theyre just easy guns
My rossi model 94 .357 is a joy. No recoil, very quiet with .38 and .357. But it only likes to feed ball ammo. Everything else you have to tilt forward
I've been waiting for this one :) Really wanting to see a comparison to the .30 carbine and the similar pistol calibers too. Thanks guys! I like the oddball cartridges, .327 Fed Mag is the newest, the .41 Mag is one I've been drawn to since the 80's.
Awesome video as usual, I have a question about the HOG saddle mount you use on the tripod, when you clamp in a gun with wood stocks, does it mark the stock at all? also what tripod are you guys using?
Finally. I got one after deciding that .327 was very similar to 32/20 Win. The cartridge isn't really rough on the shooter and is really good on the other end. I have a Ruger super single six in .32 H&R that this is the companion gun for. It is fun to shoot and will handle my other .32 ammunition. (except the .32ACP) I like the Williams rear peep sight and will probably get one (or something similar) in the very near future.
I've got the 5" gp100 and I clock the 100 gr AE factory loads in the low to mid 1600 fps range. It's prefered handload with the 100 gr xtp is clocking about 1700 fps. Judging by its ballistics testing in gel and on small game, I have no doubt about its effectiveness and wouldn't hesitate to use it for deer with its effect on small game being similar to a 5.56. The henry is next on my to buy list. Velocity should run about 2200 fps from the rifle.
Hi there for me I like the Henry ,I think I would stay with my 357 ,the recoil is like i say why make it hurt on both ends, and I have taken deer at over 100 yards, its all in placement. and I like my marlen.
Charter, Taurus, USFA, and Freedom Arms also manufactured .327 Federal revolvers, aside from 'smiths/custom shops that made small 'production runs' of semi-custom revolvers. There were also multiple TALO "Exclusive" runs for a variety of special Ruger models in .327 Federal.
I think I read online that you can load the .327 federal magnum projectiles into 7.62x25 Tokarev brass. This would give you a lot more defensive load options in the Tokarev cartridge
@@GNP3WP3W 3.09 compared to 3.12 and I never said you're loading 327 federal magnum rounds into a tokarev. Stated I read online about someone using the 327 bullet projectile itself to reload into tokarev brass. I'm not sure of they were swaging and resizing the rounds or not. Just something I read about a couple years ago
Those .327 Fed suckers really do hit hard on the plate. Just POUNDING it, lead spray every direction. Some pretty impressive velocity and I'm sure with the right bullet design, they'd open up very well in ballistics gel.
I've been thinking about getting something chambered in this caliber. You just have me another reason to do so. I guess I like .327 ever since my dad had gotten a family station wagon back in '68. A '67 Chevrolet Impala station wagon chambered in 327 with a Quadrajet carburetor. :)
I was sold on this combo for the sheer fun of it. Maybe not the most practical compared to the .357 mag version but I imagine it’s still a good fun rifle.
I bought the brass version and had nothing but feeding problems. Also if you happen to tilt the rifle towards the ejection port with a round on the carrier it will fall right on the floor. Sent it back to Henry and came back with same issues because nothing was physically wrong with the gun other than it's a flawed design. The gun is built off of the same frame/action of the 357/44/45 big boys, even the loading slot in the tube is 45 colt sized.
Have been wanting a .327 Fed/H&R Mag for a small game gun. The advantage of the .327 is less resources less powder/lead if you reload ie cheap to shoot and just enjoyable. You guys to include Paul Harrell keep cheap soda in business.
this is a great rifle. It has the potential to take down squirrels to white tail without damaging too much meat. Maybe not ideal but it gives many more options than a more specialized rifle that shoots maybe 1-2 types of ammo. .32 shorts and longs are fine for rabbits even groundhogs. .327 for smaller whitetail and two legged critters.
I've had an SP101 with a 3 1/6 inch barrel and a custom made Marlin converted from .32 H&R Magnum for some time... The .327 Federal Magnum is a hell of a round. It's a bit more potent than .30 Carbine in the shorter barrels for a comparison and with a longer barrel it's very similar to .357 Magnum but you get more ammo potentially in a revolver. I'm not a fan of the Henry loading system but had I have known that Henry was working on one I wouldnt have converted that Marlin. While it runs like a top, the cost was a bit much. What I love about the .32 caliber revolvers/carbines is the versatility. To answer, in a revolver you can shoot .32 S&W Short/Long, .32 H&R Magnum, .327 Federal Magnum, and with moon clips reliably shoot .32 ACP, .32 NAA, .30 Luger, and a few other calibers. From the rifle I cant get .32 S&W Short to chamber reliably but .32 S&W Long and .32 H&R no problem. Also, yes .357 Magnum would be a fair item to compare. I'd also compare a 125gr .300 Blackout as well and IF you got a .351 WInchester Self Loader laying around that would be a good comparison as well. All of those rounds perform VERY similarly in terms of energy, velocity, and etc with exception to the .351 WSL's bullet weight of an average 180gr where the others run in the 100 to 125 range for typical ammo.
+Markus Reestuh I've always been a fan of the .32 caliber revolvers. Always liked the fact that in a revolver that would hold 6 or 7 or .22 LR you could get 5 of .32 where as with a .38 IF you could solve the timing issue you'd have 4 but at that point a Pepperbox style quad barrel derringer would better serve the .38 in my eyes. .32 calibers are often overlooked for their versatility and advantages in revolvers. In semi autos I can understand why .32 ACP isnt as prominent as it used to be with changes in ammo making the .380 a generally better choice for pocket pistols. But it doesnt make the .32 ACP any less effective. I've chronographed some 60gr JHP's loaded up by Fiocchi at nearly 1,100 fps out of a Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless, and the expansion and penetration are similar to some warm 90gr .32 H&R Magnums out of a 3 inch barrel.
If Henry rifles were not priced so damn high I'd be all over one in .22, .327, or .45-70. Since they ARE priced so high I tend to go with used "JM" Marlins and Winchesters. By the way the .327 has a lot in common with the older and often overlooked .32-20.
i have had 2 lever guns they always seem to need to be worked hard and fast no limp wristing them.. the 1 i have now i bought used and the action is butter smooth not sure how it got that way but it sure is sweet.the nice thing is it looks like new yet
ive been talking to people about doing this for some time. most just give me funny looks. the 327 federal magnum came out, it was hyped, and S&W and Ruger made revolvers for it, then stopped.... then after a few years, started doing it again. then they do a couple rifles in lever style. i was told by a guy who is very good at making custom guns, he told me the 327 magnum is not suited to rifles because the powder burns off too fast, then the bullet slows because the round was gassed out before it got halfway down the tube. i still argued he was wrong.
Love your ballistic comparisons to the .30 carbine. Now I have a better picture and idea of where the .327 falls and the analogy to the .32 Win. Spl. and .30-30 Winchester makes sense as well.
I own quite a few Henry’s and the .327 Federal model does have more feed issues than the other pistol caliber models. Rounds want to flip in the chamber at times....
I enjoyed this video and would be excited to see .327 Fed Mag ballistics gel comparative testing against ballistically similar rounds like .357 Mag (the most direct competitor), .30 Carbine, and 300BLK. Also, I remember reading about rook rifles, or shotguns rather with extremely long barrels to reduce report at the shooter's ear. Rather obsolete if you have a suppressor, but I'd be very intrigued to see if putting a suppressor on a manual-actuon rifle with an extremely long barrel and low-pressure cartridge would result in an exceptionally quiet suppressed shooting experience.
I want a .327mag smith revolver. Expensive as hell as they don't make them anymore. I have thousands of 32 wad cutter bullets to load up for 32 sw long for plinking with it.
I have a Marlin 1894 in 357 and the velocity of 158 gr. soft point is impressive! Somewhere around 1,900 fps if I’m not mistaken, so I would imagine the 327 gets over 2,000 fps from 110 gr. That’s 30 cal. Carbine ballistics out of a pistol cartridge!
Unless you are going to hunt in a cold climate never get a big loop on your lever gun. imho Hurts the back of the fingers after just a couple of rounds. Hard to work the action smoothly as you see Eric struggle a bit with it. I've shot the .327 in a hand gun. Very pleasant to shoot.
With the chambering issues you were having. Is that large loop causing you to short stroke the action maybe? I can't really tell in the video all that well if it is.
Its cool, but why not just get a .357/.38 version? It hits a bit harder and the ammo is cheaper and more available. Its not like the .357 kicks hard out of a rifle. The advantage of the .327mag is to lighten up a revolver and it makes sense in that application. But out of a rifle Its kind of a tough sell.
I think this would be the optimum mare's leg caliber, easily shootable with just a cheek weld, pushes way more velocity than a revolver, and a very packable and versatile hunting pistol.
We have .357 mag 'cuz someone said .38 wasn't enough. We got .38 special because it had less recoil, shot flatter, cost less, and fit more ammo in same package than a 45. Everything has it's pros and cons. The .327fm will fly flatter, with less recoil than a .357mag. Don't evaluate somethings true value by it's cost alone.
.327 Federal Magnum - I have been shooting this round for over 2 yrs. Great round, flexible and nice revolvers and now a lever rifle. I am hoping to get one of this soon. Great video review.
This would be a perfect matchup for my Ruger Single-Seven .327Fed single action revolver.
Have both those and the GP100 scoped. + my sp101 3" Love them all.
I tell people that I have a 327 magnum... They always want to correct me and say "you mean a 357 magnum".... LOL
Jeremy Scharba
lol. i know about .327 and i would still (most likely) "correct" you too.
I'd ask a different question
"You want a .357 magnum?"
I the future I would say 327 fedmag, to avoid confusion.
"327 federal" also works
Stick with 327 Magnum, whenever someone tries to correct you, use it as an opportunity to spread the good news of the 327 Mag.
I have a Marlin that was originally .32H&R Magnum that I had rechambered to .327Magnum and I works great. I had it done to be a partner for my Ruger GP100 in .327Mag. I really like the caliber.
Michael Hatfield That's a great pair. I can't wait to get a revoler and lever action chambered the same.
Ranger Point Precision did an excellent job of reaming my chamber to .327 from .32 H&R, too (Marlin 1894CB). I have three Single Sevens, and a Single Six that is in .32 H&R (what started the whole thing for me). I like having near .357 oomph in a .22 frame. And seven shots to boot. Handloading is a breeze, and casting 133gr SWC for all. Federal factory 100gr JSP does 1600fps out of the 4 5/8" barrel, 1541fps from the 7 1/2", and 2271fps from the 20" Marlin. My every day carry gun is the 4 5/8" Single Seven (I live out in the desert and rarely see people, but lots of other stuff, some of which want to hurt you). Got a doe tag for this fall, have every intention of blooding a .327 on a nice fat desert mulie. I've scarcely fired a .22 since 2010.
love my single seven. i can load it light or use .32 S&W for small game or shoot heavy for bigger game and self defense. in a .22lr size revolver. the 100 gr. load shoots very flat past 200 yds for me.
Blond Bowler:
Thanks for the bullet weight and velocity out of the Marlin. I’m waiting for mine to be finished with its rechambering and was wondering where the velocity would be. 2271 FPS is more than I expected and would like to know the muzzle energy at that velocity.
My guess is between 1100 and 1200 foot pounds.
Note/correction: I think you were talking about pistols with that lead bullet as my Marlin has the “microgrooving and will not catch, twist, and stabilize lead bullets-haven’t tried any gas checked bullets though!
So I have to shoot jacketed bullets and accuracy is just fine.
With the lead bullets and a 16 inch wide steel target it would hit left or right off the target completely 5 out of 6 shots with one somewhere on the target!
It was strange until I remembered that it had micro-grooving. But I did want to shoot that 115 gr lead bullet though!
Thanks for the stats!
@Michael Hatfield, what was required to rechamber it?
I've shot my buddies single action Ruger .327 mag. with a long ass barrel. She comes straight back, no barrel rise at all. We shot everything that is .32cal through it just fine. I really liked it. Thanks for the video.
327 Federal magnum is coming again. Very versatile caliber. Thanks for the demo.
Just recently bought a 20in Big Boy Steel in. 41 Remington Magnum, nice looking rifle.
I have a sp101 in 327. The advantages for me are less recoil than 357 with comparable energy levels, one extra round compared to sp101 in 357, and the ability to shoot other 32 caliber rounds (32 s&w, 32 s&w long, 32 H&R, and possibly even 32acp if i had to). I wish marlin made a side loading 327 magnum rifle. Henry makes good stuff though.
I’m definitely up for the ballistic comparison test video!👍
Compared to .357 magnum yes.
32 SW long was my grandfathers favorite hog killing load. Was also used by police for years.
Gotta love those Henry Rifles! .327 Federal Magnum makes for a nice companion pistol cartridge!
Henry Arms need to Update this rifle with a SIDE loading gate. Center fire level actions all need a side loading gate.
327 vs 357 mag in gel would be interesting.
And please throw some 45-70 lead as well :)
YES! DO THAT!
about same penetration as a 357 slightly smaller expansion
Was this test ever done? I'd love to see 30 carbine v 327 v 357 out of both, rifle and pistol for side by side comparison
@@RichardCranium321 They're all bullets dude, chill. They will all hurt very, very badly.
Love to see ballistics testing comparing this to .32 H&R mag./30 Carbine/ .357 Mag. Can't wait. Been interested in this caliber since 1st reading about this in G&A years ago.
I’d like to see what the muzzle velocity is at least.
a lever action in .327 Federal Magnum? My attention is had, good sir.
I like it too!!! Thinkin bout a an LCR in 327 and a Single 7.... can't afford both....
I'm just over here thinking we need a mare's leg version.
I'm the 100th like!
I love 32 H&R so much I have two -and several 32 s&w revolvers and auto pistols- they are my main shooters at the range. Very economical to reload.
And if they would make a single shot rifle in 327 federal I would buy it now!
I finally got to shoot my sp101 4.2" in .327 that I've had since 2017. There's almost zero recoil and I'm a little recoil sensitive. Out of a 4 inch barrel, according to ballistics by the inch, the 327 is getting 5-600 ft pounds of energy. It truly is a beast with very little recoil. Accurate as all hell too.
Nice! I went with the Henry Golden Boy in .45 LC. Old school, and another solid rifle by Henry.
I really think this round is greatly underappreciated if i had more funds definitely have one of these and a revolver to go along with it!
I love my Henry Silver Big Boy 357 magnum. That rifles action gets smoother every time i shot it. Now they made a 327 Federal magnum, vert interesting.
Only the .327 Federal Magnum and the .32 H&R Magnum are recommended for this rifle. Henry does not support the .32 S&W Long or .32 S&W in this rifle.
But can it work
HENRY ARMS Co, if you're listening please offer this rifle in the All Weather version!
Thanks!
Yes! With a side gate!
I love the smell of gunpowder and dollar store pop in the morning...
I've been looking into this as a pistol, but a rifle-WOW- I like it!
C Kim you mean the Mare’s leg?
B&M Outdoors No I meant a revolver, the caliber is really interesting.
I own three pistols and the rifle. I cast 100gr bullets and reload for less than 3 cents a shot. I load the 32 longs for my daughter which are very comfortable and enjoyable to shoot
Kevin Perkins That's sweet! Surprised this round hasn't gotten more attention than it has. Been looking at it for a few years now wondering if it was going to survive.
Eric you should know your .32s better. 32 ACP/SW/H&R/327 Federal are all .312 diameter so almost exactly the same as 30 carbine. 32 Winchester Special is .321 which is an oddball because it's smaller than 8mm (.323). As a side note I have this rifle and I love it. I thought I would just wish it was a .357 but after getting to know the cartridge a little I'm a convert and now I want a revolver to go with it.
Looks like a gun for a fun Sunday afternoon with kids at the range. I am a sucker for lever guns and the fit and finish of any and all Henry lever guns.
You gotta love the caliber. The rifle too, of course. I have to admit I wasn't that of a fan of the Henrys, but after I finally shot one a few weeks ago, I'm definetly hooked. Especially in these slightly faster revolver / pistol ammos. Light, easy, reliable, of-good-repute, yay. Short: L.E.R.O.Y.
I’m looking into possibly getting a .327 LCR for my first revolver. It’d be neat to have 6 shots in a J frame, and would be a decent enough conversation piece 🤷🏻♂️ I’ll probably end up with a .357/38 though, just because it’s more available.
I have the Ruger SP101 in .327 Fed. Very controlable..near .357 Mag preformance. I heard Henry chambered this, will have to check one out. Maybe the action overall is what's causing the jams..it looked quite long. Maybe redesigning the one from the .22 would be better, I have the .22 version..it's as smooth as butter..very accurate.
Richard Tibbetts How does the price compare to .357 mag? I enjoy shooting my .357 mag because I can find it relatively cheap and don't shoot enough to really justify reloading. Thanks Mr. Tibbetts
+John Doe I've got a .327 revolver and rifle. Cost isnt too terrible when compared to factory .357 Magnum for quality stuff anyways. I've found it as cheap as $22 for a box of 50 and for a box of 20 it's around $16 to $18. Problem sometimes is finding places that stock it as it's not the most popular round of all time, I can find it online and about every 2 months my local Bass Pro and Academy Sports seem to stock a bit of it, so I know I cant be the only one buying it.
Some of the cheapest .357 loads are cheaper than .327 Federal Magnum but it's also a vastly more popular round.
John Doe it's kinda pricey and hard to find but I really is a purpose built self defense round. Ment to achieve 6 rounds in small revolver frame. Peak performance is around 3 inch barrel
John Doe It's less expensive than some of the .357 Mag ammo..depends on where you buy it..and the brand. The .327 is not as popular as the .357..so availability is less. I bought dies and components for this round, and found it less expensive after all was figured. Better accuracy, and more consistant ammo is always a good route to go. The .32 H&R Magnum is usable as well as the .32 S&W Long ammo for less recoil and better practice. Brass for both the .327 and .32 H&R Mag is available thru Starline. Loading info is available, components are available. Cast bullets can also be used.
.38 spl +P fills that gap
I may not know the technical term, but I personally love the downward lever style on some long guns from an aesthetic point.
I carry the Ruger LCR in 327 and I love that little cartridge!
Why does it seem that so many odd ball cartridges that only hunts use are around? .22LR, 9mm, .357, .308, 6.5CM, 5.56, .223, .224, .338... What more do you need?
I was given the 327 Fed Mag Henry as a gift several months ago - something I had wanted for some time but wouldn't buy for myself. ran both 32 H & R mag and 327 in several configurations through it but found it very inconsistent about cycling - hanging up at least once on each tube. Watched several youtube video reviews and noticed them having similar issues - "the rifle seems to cycle best when you use a firm deliberate lever action" - I found you almost have to focus on being sure to really snap the lever. However, between my son and myself, we own 4 other lever actions of varying makes and calibers ranging from > 100 years old to ~ 10 years old (not counting the Henry) and all of them cycle smooth and consistently with every lever pull - you would be challenged to TRY to hang a shell up in the action. I sent the Henry back for warranty work to see if this was typical for this model and found it exactly the same when it was returned. While I love the caliber and the nostalgia of "Henry" and I always prefer American made - I cannot in good conscious recommend this model to anyone. It should DEFINITELY NOT be considered a home defense option though the caliber would be great for that, you would be very disappointed to see your trophy game walk up and find yourself struggling to get a shell chambered to fire.
Good video and nice rifle I have one of the first SP101 with the 3 1/16th" barrel I believe at approximately 100 yards it's only give or take 4" drop
Those are awesome rifles that's why I love watching your videos it's music to my ears
I had a Savage 308 lever action when I was a kid I topped the Christmas tree with three shots I loved that gun.
.327 5 or 6 shot revolver is a dream CCW for me, and I have been looking for one for a few years now.
Major boom boom hot here in Vegas as well. Lots of humidity to start our summer as well. Apreciate the video! Looks like Henry is putting out another handy lever action (no surprise from the crowd).
I have the Ruger SP101 in .327 Fed Mag and a Henry .327 Fed Mag with a brass action and octagon barrel. Both are nice shooters.
327 mag is fun to shoot and it doubles as a lawn sprinkler system too !
I have the sp 101 and the henry big boy brass both are a blast to shoot. Put some 100 grain cast and powder coated bullets through the chrony at 1900fps in the henry half inch groups at 50 yards it has my respect as a good caliber to keep.
PLEASE do some 327 gel testing especially vs. 357!!! From the RIFLE.
You could also compare. 38spl vs 32 Long, the Rook Rounds at the same time if you got real frisky.
THANKS MUCH for showing this rifle. I've been thinking about it every since they came out with this round.
Great work guys!
I have been talking about this caliber for years! The caliber has been around for 11 years. I have a revolver and the 20 inch version of the Henry big boy in 327 Fed Mag. 100 grain bullet, 2100 fps out of 20 inches of barrel.
What i love about lever guns is theyre just so easy, clearing jams is easy, loading is easy, firing is easy, transport is easy. You dont have to keep track of or load magazines. Theyre just easy guns
My rossi model 94 .357 is a joy. No recoil, very quiet with .38 and .357. But it only likes to feed ball ammo. Everything else you have to tilt forward
Try the 32H&R in this rifle. I have 2 revolvers in this chambering and 1 in 32 Federal Mag. If 32 S&W long works, the H&R should too.
Those assault fully semi automatic lever rifles are dangerous and scary
Adam A. Not as scary as a ballpoint pen.
It even has a thing that goes up.
Them sodas poppin with authority
Awesome rifle. Like how it can shoot 32 S&W, 32 Long, 32 Magnum, and 327 Mag. I want one!
It will shoot the semi-rimmed .32 ACP if it's hand-fed. It won't work through the action.
Michelle on Tom Grishem's Guntalk Radio show is a big fan of .327 because it has power with less recoil than .357.
I've been waiting for this one :) Really wanting to see a comparison to the .30 carbine and the similar pistol calibers too. Thanks guys!
I like the oddball cartridges, .327 Fed Mag is the newest, the .41 Mag is one I've been drawn to since the 80's.
The 327 Federal Magnum is one hot 🔥 lil round. Very underestimated. It will kill a deer 🦌 or 🐗 hog at 100 yards with no problem.
Awesome video as usual, I have a question about the HOG saddle mount you use on the tripod, when you clamp in a gun with wood stocks, does it mark the stock at all? also what tripod are you guys using?
Finally. I got one after deciding that .327 was very similar to 32/20 Win. The cartridge isn't really rough on the shooter and is really good on the other end. I have a Ruger super single six in .32 H&R that this is the companion gun for. It is fun to shoot and will handle my other .32 ammunition. (except the .32ACP) I like the Williams rear peep sight and will probably get one (or something similar) in the very near future.
I was thinking "modern 32-20" also. Just like a 32-20 out of a Win '92... a bit more than the 32-20 out of my old Win. '73...
I've got the 5" gp100 and I clock the 100 gr AE factory loads in the low to mid 1600 fps range. It's prefered handload with the 100 gr xtp is clocking about 1700 fps. Judging by its ballistics testing in gel and on small game, I have no doubt about its effectiveness and wouldn't hesitate to use it for deer with its effect on small game being similar to a 5.56. The henry is next on my to buy list. Velocity should run about 2200 fps from the rifle.
I agree skinner is a great sight. I'm pushing 50 and it really helps as my eyes get worse with age.
Hi there for me I like the Henry ,I think I would stay with my 357 ,the recoil is like i say why make it hurt on both ends, and I have taken deer at over 100 yards, its all in placement. and I like my marlen.
Charter, Taurus, USFA, and Freedom Arms also manufactured .327 Federal revolvers, aside from 'smiths/custom shops that made small 'production runs' of semi-custom revolvers. There were also multiple TALO "Exclusive" runs for a variety of special Ruger models in .327 Federal.
I think I read online that you can load the .327 federal magnum projectiles into 7.62x25 Tokarev brass. This would give you a lot more defensive load options in the Tokarev cartridge
What? The bullets aren’t even close to be the same size… not even taking into account the difference in brass
@@GNP3WP3W 3.09 compared to 3.12 and I never said you're loading 327 federal magnum rounds into a tokarev. Stated I read online about someone using the 327 bullet projectile itself to reload into tokarev brass. I'm not sure of they were swaging and resizing the rounds or not. Just something I read about a couple years ago
Those .327 Fed suckers really do hit hard on the plate. Just POUNDING it, lead spray every direction. Some pretty impressive velocity and I'm sure with the right bullet design, they'd open up very well in ballistics gel.
I have one in .44 mag i like the buck horn sights on it. I use it as a close in brush gun. It works grate.
I'd be interested to revisit the brush gun video with this cartridge
I carry my LCRX 327 some times. It doesnt feel great to shoot, but hey, 6 rounds
My Ruger single action revolver holds 8 of those .327 Federal Magnums. Now I want the Henry to go with it.
My wife's Taurus SP 101 .327 FED MAG is a VERY mean handgun. She handles it WELL! Ballistics are comparable to a .357 MAG
My buddy has a revolver in .32 carbine....that thing is sweet, and accurate as hell...still waiting to find one of my own
I've been thinking about getting something chambered in this caliber. You just have me another reason to do so. I guess I like .327 ever since my dad had gotten a family station wagon back in '68. A '67 Chevrolet Impala station wagon chambered in 327 with a Quadrajet carburetor. :)
Eric, great review. But could You please try to encourage Henry to incorporate a loading gate ?
the best way to save the .327 mag.right here.good job henry
I was sold on this combo for the sheer fun of it. Maybe not the most practical compared to the .357 mag version but I imagine it’s still a good fun rifle.
Did you do a ammo test video on this after this video guys ? Sure would be interesting.
I bought the brass version and had nothing but feeding problems. Also if you happen to tilt the rifle towards the ejection port with a round on the carrier it will fall right on the floor. Sent it back to Henry and came back with same issues because nothing was physically wrong with the gun other than it's a flawed design. The gun is built off of the same frame/action of the 357/44/45 big boys, even the loading slot in the tube is 45 colt sized.
Impressive performance on the soda bottles.
Have been wanting a .327 Fed/H&R Mag for a small game gun. The advantage of the .327 is less resources less powder/lead if you reload ie cheap to shoot and just enjoyable. You guys to include Paul Harrell keep cheap soda in business.
this is a great rifle. It has the potential to take down squirrels to white tail without damaging too much meat. Maybe not ideal but it gives many more options than a more specialized rifle that shoots maybe 1-2 types of ammo. .32 shorts and longs are fine for rabbits even groundhogs. .327 for smaller whitetail and two legged critters.
I've had an SP101 with a 3 1/6 inch barrel and a custom made Marlin converted from .32 H&R Magnum for some time... The .327 Federal Magnum is a hell of a round. It's a bit more potent than .30 Carbine in the shorter barrels for a comparison and with a longer barrel it's very similar to .357 Magnum but you get more ammo potentially in a revolver. I'm not a fan of the Henry loading system but had I have known that Henry was working on one I wouldnt have converted that Marlin. While it runs like a top, the cost was a bit much.
What I love about the .32 caliber revolvers/carbines is the versatility. To answer, in a revolver you can shoot .32 S&W Short/Long, .32 H&R Magnum, .327 Federal Magnum, and with moon clips reliably shoot .32 ACP, .32 NAA, .30 Luger, and a few other calibers. From the rifle I cant get .32 S&W Short to chamber reliably but .32 S&W Long and .32 H&R no problem.
Also, yes .357 Magnum would be a fair item to compare. I'd also compare a 125gr .300 Blackout as well and IF you got a .351 WInchester Self Loader laying around that would be a good comparison as well. All of those rounds perform VERY similarly in terms of energy, velocity, and etc with exception to the .351 WSL's bullet weight of an average 180gr where the others run in the 100 to 125 range for typical ammo.
+Markus Reestuh I've always been a fan of the .32 caliber revolvers. Always liked the fact that in a revolver that would hold 6 or 7 or .22 LR you could get 5 of .32 where as with a .38 IF you could solve the timing issue you'd have 4 but at that point a Pepperbox style quad barrel derringer would better serve the .38 in my eyes.
.32 calibers are often overlooked for their versatility and advantages in revolvers. In semi autos I can understand why .32 ACP isnt as prominent as it used to be with changes in ammo making the .380 a generally better choice for pocket pistols. But it doesnt make the .32 ACP any less effective. I've chronographed some 60gr JHP's loaded up by Fiocchi at nearly 1,100 fps out of a Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless, and the expansion and penetration are similar to some warm 90gr .32 H&R Magnums out of a 3 inch barrel.
If Henry rifles were not priced so damn high I'd be all over one in .22, .327, or .45-70. Since they ARE priced so high I tend to go with used "JM" Marlins and Winchesters. By the way the .327 has a lot in common with the older and often overlooked .32-20.
i have had 2 lever guns they always seem to need to be worked hard and fast no limp wristing them.. the 1 i have now i bought used and the action is butter smooth not sure how it got that way but it sure is sweet.the nice thing is it looks like new yet
ive been talking to people about doing this for some time. most just give me funny looks. the 327 federal magnum came out, it was hyped, and S&W and Ruger made revolvers for it, then stopped.... then after a few years, started doing it again. then they do a couple rifles in lever style. i was told by a guy who is very good at making custom guns, he told me the 327 magnum is not suited to rifles because the powder burns off too fast, then the bullet slows because the round was gassed out before it got halfway down the tube. i still argued he was wrong.
Not bad offhand shooting. I like that gun. Thank for the show...
I love it.I want it in Octagon Barrel. I have Henry in 22..22mag..#8/357./. and now it looks like I need the 327 Fed. Mag.
How about a video on "top 5 camping guns" a gun seperate from hunting guns at deer camp, good for hiking, self defense, general camp use.
Love your ballistic comparisons to the .30 carbine. Now I have a better picture and idea of where the .327 falls and the analogy to the .32 Win. Spl. and .30-30 Winchester makes sense as well.
That's a nice gun I'd like to add to my collection. Thanks for the video's. So informative.
wow, those soda bottles just got ripped apart.
A "boolit" caster could get a lot of economical shootin' enjoyment with this little gem.
I own quite a few Henry’s and the .327 Federal model does have more feed issues than the other pistol caliber models. Rounds want to flip in the chamber at times....
38 special is half the reason Id buy the bigboy in .357 magnum.
Don't think I have much use for a rifle chambered in a similar round, minus 38 special
I enjoyed this video and would be excited to see .327 Fed Mag ballistics gel comparative testing against ballistically similar rounds like .357 Mag (the most direct competitor), .30 Carbine, and 300BLK. Also, I remember reading about rook rifles, or shotguns rather with extremely long barrels to reduce report at the shooter's ear. Rather obsolete if you have a suppressor, but I'd be very intrigued to see if putting a suppressor on a manual-actuon rifle with an extremely long barrel and low-pressure cartridge would result in an exceptionally quiet suppressed shooting experience.
I want a .327mag smith revolver. Expensive as hell as they don't make them anymore. I have thousands of 32 wad cutter bullets to load up for 32 sw long for plinking with it.
I have a Marlin 1894 in 357 and the velocity of 158 gr. soft point is impressive! Somewhere around 1,900 fps if I’m not mistaken, so I would imagine the 327 gets over 2,000 fps from 110 gr. That’s 30 cal. Carbine ballistics out of a pistol cartridge!
Unless you are going to hunt in a cold climate never get a big loop on your lever gun. imho Hurts the back of the fingers after just a couple of rounds. Hard to work the action smoothly as you see Eric struggle a bit with it. I've shot the .327 in a hand gun. Very pleasant to shoot.
I've watched several videos on this gun and I'm going to get one!.
Good video. Always enjoy your narratives.
With the chambering issues you were having. Is that large loop causing you to short stroke the action maybe? I can't really tell in the video all that well if it is.
Its cool, but why not just get a .357/.38 version? It hits a bit harder and the ammo is cheaper and more available. Its not like the .357 kicks hard out of a rifle. The advantage of the .327mag is to lighten up a revolver and it makes sense in that application. But out of a rifle Its kind of a tough sell.
I think this would be the optimum mare's leg caliber, easily shootable with just a cheek weld, pushes way more velocity than a revolver, and a very packable and versatile hunting pistol.
We have .357 mag 'cuz someone said .38 wasn't enough. We got .38 special because it had less recoil, shot flatter, cost less, and fit more ammo in same package than a 45. Everything has it's pros and cons. The .327fm will fly flatter, with less recoil than a .357mag. Don't evaluate somethings true value by it's cost alone.
Appreciate your showing 32
Ooh, need one to go along with my 3 rugers in this caliber.
I have a Taurus chambered in .327 fed mag. I don't shoot it much because the ammo is hard to come by in my neck of the woods.