Vic,
Yes, many of the molds for 32-40 and 32 Win. Spec.(also some for 8mm Mauser) are within the range of diameters and weights appropriate for 8.15 bullets. Also, basepour molds for the 32/8mms can be shortened easily to adjust the weight downward, much the same as shortening the common 9.3mm mold to drop 200 gr. bullets.I often say the 32 Win.Spec. jacketed bullet(.321") can be used in 8mm rifles intended for .318", where they easily fit into a fired(unresized) case.I suppose jacketed 32 Win.Spec. can be safely used in 8.15 rifles meeting this condition.However, they might not stabilize in slow twist rifles( original 32 Win.Spec. had a fairly slow twist), hence my previous question about hunting rifles,etc. Just as in other cases, the rifle will tell what it wants, we just have to listen.
Mike
Yes, many of the molds for 32-40 and 32 Win. Spec.(also some for 8mm Mauser) are within the range of diameters and weights appropriate for 8.15 bullets. Also, basepour molds for the 32/8mms can be shortened easily to adjust the weight downward, much the same as shortening the common 9.3mm mold to drop 200 gr. bullets.I often say the 32 Win.Spec. jacketed bullet(.321") can be used in 8mm rifles intended for .318", where they easily fit into a fired(unresized) case.I suppose jacketed 32 Win.Spec. can be safely used in 8.15 rifles meeting this condition.However, they might not stabilize in slow twist rifles( original 32 Win.Spec. had a fairly slow twist), hence my previous question about hunting rifles,etc. Just as in other cases, the rifle will tell what it wants, we just have to listen.
Mike
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