Load Specifications
Load data in caliber .32 S&W Long Wad Cut. with .313 | 90gr | H&N WC bullet and 38 powders. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above. The recommended powders for this cartridge and bullet combination are Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol, Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star and Hodgdon TrailBoss.
Important Notice: DO NOT go below Minimum Charge or above Maximum Charge. Since we have no control over the equipment and components used, any responsibility and liability for the results achieved is rejected.
Only powders/loads that match the current filter criteria are displayed: max pressure of a load ≤ 90% of max. standardized pressure, fill rate ≥ 60% and propellant combustion ≥ 80%. Use the sliders above the tables to adjust these thresholds.
Charge: Powder weight in grains. Start with the minimum load and work up carefully.
FR (Fill Rate): Case fill as a percentage. Values above 100% mean compressed loads.
MaxP / %: Maximum chamber pressure in bar and as a percentage of the standardized maximum for this caliber.
V(0): Muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) at the standardized barrel length.
z (Powder Burn): Estimated propellant combustion percentage at bullet exit.
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Max Load - Barrel Length: 4"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate No. 2*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 18,376 psi | 82% | 951 fps | 89.4% |
| Accurate Solo 1000² | <<locked>> | 68% | 20,233 psi | 90% | 958 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1250² | <<locked>> | 72% | 18,014 psi | 80% | 961 fps | 97.9% |
| ADI APS 450² | <<locked>> | 64% | 20,102 psi | 89% | 896 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 30² | <<locked>> | 68% | 19,696 psi | 88% | 932 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 50N² | <<locked>> | 64% | 19,218 psi | 85% | 955 fps | 100% |
| Alliant BE-86² | <<locked>> | 76% | 19,972 psi | 89% | 1001 fps | 99.8% |
| Alliant BULLSEYE*² | <<locked>> | 64% | 18,507 psi | 82% | 991 fps | 93.7% |
| Alliant Green Dot² | <<locked>> | 68% | 18,971 psi | 84% | 951 fps | 100% |
| Alliant Herco* | <<locked>> | 92% | 20,088 psi | 89% | 1033 fps | 94.2% |
| Alliant RED DOT² | <<locked>> | 68% | 19,740 psi | 88% | 951 fps | 100% |
| Alliant UNIQUE*² | <<locked>> | 76% | 19,421 psi | 86% | 1024 fps | 93.7% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 100² | <<locked>> | 68% | 18,289 psi | 81% | 935 fps | 99.9% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol | <<locked>> | 92% | 19,464 psi | 87% | 984 fps | 100% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol² | <<locked>> | 68% | 19,334 psi | 86% | 984 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon Clays² | <<locked>> | 68% | 19,014 psi | 85% | 879 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBossᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 9,935 psi | 44% | 738 fps | 99% |
| Hodgdon Universal² | <<locked>> | 68% | 18,710 psi | 83% | 984 fps | 98.7% |
| Lovex S020² | <<locked>> | 68% | 18,478 psi | 82% | 988 fps | 95.3% |
| Maxam CSB 1² | <<locked>> | 76% | 18,318 psi | 81% | 961 fps | 98.1% |
| Maxam CSB 2² | <<locked>> | 76% | 18,318 psi | 81% | 1004 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 3² | <<locked>> | 72% | 19,928 psi | 89% | 984 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 4² | <<locked>> | 68% | 19,841 psi | 88% | 968 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 5² | <<locked>> | 64% | 19,769 psi | 88% | 932 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 12² | <<locked>> | 64% | 18,144 psi | 81% | 988 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14ᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 9,224 psi | 41% | 732 fps | 95% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 20 | <<locked>> | 80% | 19,029 psi | 85% | 1033 fps | 95.7% |
| SNPE Vectan A0*² | <<locked>> | 76% | 19,247 psi | 86% | 978 fps | 93.1% |
| SNPE Vectan A1² | <<locked>> | 68% | 20,160 psi | 90% | 984 fps | 99.5% |
| SNPE Vectan BA 9² | <<locked>> | 68% | 19,319 psi | 86% | 971 fps | 97% |
| SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2² | <<locked>> | 72% | 19,841 psi | 88% | 997 fps | 98.5% |
| Somchem MP200*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 18,840 psi | 84% | 994 fps | 91.5% |
| Somchem MS200*² | <<locked>> | 72% | 19,551 psi | 87% | 997 fps | 94.8% |
| Vihtavuori N320² | <<locked>> | 68% | 19,261 psi | 86% | 974 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N32C Tin Starᴾ | <<locked>> | 100% | 19,290 psi | 86% | 932 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N330² | <<locked>> | 72% | 20,276 psi | 90% | 1037 fps | 99.7% |
| Vihtavuori N340*² | <<locked>> | 72% | 18,391 psi | 82% | 981 fps | 93.1% |
| Winchester AutoComp ² | <<locked>> | 76% | 19,102 psi | 85% | 991 fps | 97.6% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
Start Load - Barrel Length: 4"
| Powder | Charge | FR | MaxP | % | V(0) | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate No. 2*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,939 psi | 66% | 876 fps | 85.7% |
| Accurate Solo 1000² | <<locked>> | 60% | 16,418 psi | 73% | 886 fps | 100% |
| Accurate Solo 1250*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,821 psi | 57% | 837 fps | 93.6% |
| ADI APS 450² | <<locked>> | 60% | 18,666 psi | 83% | 873 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 30² | <<locked>> | 60% | 17,027 psi | 76% | 883 fps | 100% |
| ADI AS 50N² | <<locked>> | 60% | 16,723 psi | 74% | 906 fps | 99.9% |
| Alliant BE-86² | <<locked>> | 60% | 13,053 psi | 58% | 853 fps | 96.5% |
| Alliant BULLSEYE*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 17,376 psi | 77% | 965 fps | 92.7% |
| Alliant Green Dot² | <<locked>> | 60% | 15,418 psi | 69% | 879 fps | 99.7% |
| Alliant Herco*² | <<locked>> | 72% | 12,401 psi | 55% | 846 fps | 85.8% |
| Alliant RED DOT² | <<locked>> | 60% | 15,795 psi | 70% | 876 fps | 100% |
| Alliant UNIQUE*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,705 psi | 57% | 856 fps | 86.1% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 100² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,823 psi | 66% | 863 fps | 98.8% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol*² | 2.4 gr | 60% | 8,427 psi | 37% | 715 fps | 94.4% |
| Baschieri & Pellagri 103 Pistol² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,837 psi | 66% | 896 fps | 99.4% |
| Hodgdon Clays² | <<locked>> | 60% | 15,214 psi | 68% | 810 fps | 100% |
| Hodgdon TrailBoss*² | 1.4 gr | 60% | 4,946 psi | 22% | 531 fps | 89.5% |
| Hodgdon Universal² | <<locked>> | 60% | 15,461 psi | 69% | 915 fps | 96.9% |
| Lovex S020*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,214 psi | 63% | 889 fps | 91.2% |
| Maxam CSB 1*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,386 psi | 55% | 820 fps | 93.1% |
| Maxam CSB 2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 11,269 psi | 50% | 837 fps | 97.1% |
| Maxam CSB 3² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,185 psi | 63% | 863 fps | 98.4% |
| Maxam CSB 4² | <<locked>> | 60% | 16,070 psi | 71% | 896 fps | 100% |
| Maxam CSB 5² | <<locked>> | 60% | 18,347 psi | 82% | 909 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 12² | <<locked>> | 60% | 15,838 psi | 70% | 942 fps | 100% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 14*² | <<locked>> | 68% | 5,294 psi | 24% | 558 fps | 85.1% |
| ReloadSwiss RS 20*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 11,052 psi | 49% | 820 fps | 85.3% |
| SNPE Vectan A0*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,618 psi | 56% | 817 fps | 85.7% |
| SNPE Vectan A1² | <<locked>> | 60% | 15,940 psi | 71% | 899 fps | 97.8% |
| SNPE Vectan BA 9*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 15,214 psi | 68% | 883 fps | 93.9% |
| SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,533 psi | 65% | 879 fps | 95.1% |
| Somchem MP200*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 14,997 psi | 67% | 906 fps | 87.5% |
| Somchem MS200*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 13,590 psi | 60% | 856 fps | 88.8% |
| Vihtavuori N320² | <<locked>> | 60% | 15,447 psi | 69% | 902 fps | 100% |
| Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star² | 1.9 gr | 60% | 7,614 psi | 34% | 666 fps | 99.5% |
| Vihtavuori N330² | <<locked>> | 60% | 13,547 psi | 60% | 892 fps | 96.2% |
| Vihtavuori N340*² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,575 psi | 56% | 840 fps | 86.4% |
| Winchester AutoComp *² | <<locked>> | 60% | 12,067 psi | 54% | 823 fps | 91.2% |
Recommended = one of the top powders for this cartridge and bullet combination.
* not dangerous but load has suboptimal powder burnt with possible characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads.
² fill rate low - you might want to consider using a filler to ensure proper ignition.
ᴾ possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.
This overview compares 38 powders for .32 S&W Long Wad Cut. loaded with the .313 | 90gr | H&N WC. Vihtavuori N330 delivers the highest muzzle velocity at 1,037 fps; across all powders the maximum-charge window runs from 732 fps to 1,037 fps. Hodgdon TrailBoss gives the best case fill at 100 %, and 6 of the 38 powders fall inside the usable 80–100 % fill window.
Relative to the caliber's maximum pressure (155 MPa), the top charges use 41–90 %, leaving at least 10 % headroom. Hodgdon TrailBoss, ReloadSwiss RS 14, Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star reach 100 % fill or more at maximum charge, so these are compressed loads: they need a long drop tube to seat cleanly and react sensitively to the case capacity of your own brass lot. Baschieri & Pellagri 102 Pistol, Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star, Hodgdon TrailBoss rank at the top here: for .32 S&W Long Wad Cut. with the .313 | 90gr | H&N WC they combine a high case fill with complete burn and sit in the upper velocity band. As outliers, Accurate No. 2, Alliant BULLSEYE, Alliant Herco burn incompletely and react more sensitively to barrel length and temperature. Accurate No. 2, Accurate Solo 1000, Accurate Solo 1250 stay subsonic at start load. Always begin at the start load and work up in small increments while checking case and primer for pressure signs.