Firearms Chambered For The .327 Federal Magnum
Ruger, Charter Arms, Taurus, and Smith & Wesson are the major gun manufacturers producing small frame six-shot .327 revolvers. In addition, Ruger offers a 7-shot version of their GP100, along with an 8-shot New Model Blackhawk, each in .327 FM. Ruger claims the 100 gr. American Eagle load develops 1,525 fps from the 4.20" barreled GP100 and 1,655 fps muzzle velocity from the 5½" barreled Blackhawk.The velocities go up dramatically with longer barrel lengths. Using 14gr of AA#9 with a 113gr cast performance lead flat nose bullets will generate 1,617 fps and 656 foot lbs at muzzle through a 4.25 inch freedom arms model 97. Freedom Arms makes a single action as does U.S. Fire Arms with the 8-shot Sparrowhawk.
Firearms author Chuck Hawks suggests that lever action carbines in .327 mag. would make "excellent, fun to shoot centerfire rifles for hunting javelina, jackrabbit and coyote" and that revolvers with 6" to 8" barrels and adjustable sights "would be excellent hunting handguns for varmints and small predators, as well as offering flat shooting protection from two-legged predators in the field."
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