25/20 or 32/20 ?

[timspawn]

Which would be the better choice? I'm thinking of picking up a new lever action. I'm leaning towards the 32/20 because of projectile availability and choices. All I will be doing is shooting paper and maybe an armadillo or two.

[L Ross]

I think you've identified some good reasons to go with the 32-20. Good luck finding a nice one.

Duke

[smokeywolf]

If a pesky coyote happens to cross your path 32-20 would be the more appropriate choice. Also brass availability would dictate 32-20 as your best choice.

[pworley1]

There is no way to go wrong with your choice. I personally like the 25 20 better, but they are both great fun. I make 25 20 brass from 32 20 brass when I can't find factory brass.

[williamwaco]

They are both absolutely delightful.
I have owned both.

I prefer the .32-20.

Either one of them is quite capable of single shot kills on the largest most dangerous armadillo you will ever meet.

[btroj]

I would get the 25-20 but only because I have a 32-20.

Neither one is easy to find these days, both are great cartridges. I really like my 32-20

[John Allen]

I like the 32/20 myself. but would love to have either.

[bob208]

I have a 92 rifle in both. the .25 has a little more speed so it shoots a little flatter also penetrates a little deeper. but then every groundhog I have shot with either was just as dead.

[.45Cole]

Every once in a while somebody gives me a chance to harp about the Browning model 53 (32wcf) and I will take it. Well sort of, but you should really look into it. (No I don't own stock)

[dverna]

What are the advantages of a .32-20 over a .30/30?

.30/30's are more affordable and brass is easy to get, You can load from mouse phart to deer loads with cast.

Just wondering....

Don Verna

[Idaho Mule]

Don Verna, 32-20's are just way "cooler" than 30-30's. Timspawn, you will be happy with either cartridge as they are both very good small game cartridges. Just be careful, and don't set one next to the other as they seem to reproduce. JW

[starmac]

I have several 30/30s, but would love to find the right 25/20 or 32/20. If nothing else it is just a great excuse to get another lever. lol

[Bullshop Junior]

I think I would get the 25/20, but im weird that way.

[rhead]

Which ever one i found first in acceptable condition at an affordable price.

The only advantage that i know of over a thirty thirty is the platform that a 32-20 or a 25-20 would be likely to be found on.
I agree that 32-20 ballistics are easy to get from a 30-30.

[cuzinbruce]

One nice thing about 32/20 is that here are a number of handguns available in that caliber. So you can have a rifle and a revolver using the same ammo. I have an SW 1905 revolver to go with my Win M92 and Rem M25.
That said, I will have a 25/20 when the right one crosses my path. Best thing would be to do the shopping and get one that's right. The ammo is cheap if you reload. And they don't take much powder or lead.

[wch]

I have both: my vote is for the 32-20.

[timspawn]

I have several 30/30s, but would love to find the right 25/20 or 32/20. If nothing else it is just a great excuse to get another lever. lol

My thoughts exactly.

[Scharfschuetze]

I also have both calibres and I guess if I could only have one of 'em, I'd opt for the 32/20. That said, my 25/20s are great fun.

[pietro]

.

Hobson's choice - I'd buy whichever chambering I ran across F/S first. .


.

[buckwheatpaul]

my 2 cents are for the 32-20...have a great Browning 53....great eye candy...shoots great.....