#4900 - 32-20 Brass (Small Pistol primer)

I was very happy to see the return of 32-20 brass this year. I'd been waiting since the start of 2021, wondering if it was ever going to come back.

This is great brass. I am shooting a .32-20 CPA and .25-20 WCF in Cast Bullet Association or American Single Shot Rifle Association using this brass. The .32-20 CPA is a specialty case for breech-seating .321 diameter bullets. To form .25-20 WCF Brass; 1) deburr inside and outside of neck, 2) Anneal, 3) Form in 25-25 WCF Seater die with the seater plug out, 4) Form in the .25-20 WCF sizing die. I use Imperial Sizing Die Wax or Groom and Clean hair dressing thinly applied on the top half of the case.

This stuff, like all Starline brass, works great for the intended purpose, in this case, .32-20 brass. Forming to something else, not so much. Add my name to those wanting properly headstamped .25-20 brass. I bought the .32-20 with the intention of forming to .25-20, with dismal results. Annealing didn't work either. Loss rate isn't worth the effort.

It can be tricky to convert 32-20 to 25-20 w/o significant case loss. I had troubles, about 40% loss with nickel Starline brass with the original Redding conversion kit. I would start be annealing every case. This is lots easier than people make it out to be. The modest outlay for proper dies, shell holders and temp indicators will pay off for certain - I'm still using the bottle of Tempilaq I bought 35 years ago! Here is an easy way to anneal brass, a text file from my DropBox account: --->>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ghnws1biw2su385on7zzy/231006-Annealing-Brass-Cartridges.txt?rlkey=66a6in60eumyiqhdjfspy16a3&dl=0 ~~~~~ See a Redfield Rx for making this conversion (their standard conversion set is lacking?) Here is a link to Redding's custom tech note FOR ME on my DropBox account: --->>> https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/akkjbmb2qeylnji14f3di/_REDDING-25-20-Win-from-32-20-Win.pdf?rlkey=ebf1381y1ok2kskgfgkgzwuzq&dl=0

I love this brass, and use it in my IHMSA field pistol. But I would love to see some 218 Bee brass, I have tried forming it from the 32-20, but the success rate is not that great for me.

The only time I buy brass from another supplier is when Starline doesn't offer it. There is literally no sane reason to go elsewhere. You can add my name to the list of requests for 25/20. A run of longer 40/65 brass would be great also. Forming it from 45/70 isn't difficult and all BP brass needs to be annealed anyway but the headstamp issue still exists.

Recently bought some of this .32-20 for the express purpose of making .25-20. I will add to the crowd who would really, really like to be able to just buy .25-20 brass. It would also be nice to be able to get a "store bought" .257 bullet that replicates the 86 grain flat nose Remington bullet.

Nice stuff in 32-20. Please please please relook at feasability of producing 25-20. Spotty results reforming from 32-20.

Use the 32-20 for cowboy action but sure wish as do many others here wish you would start making 25-20 it would make my reloading life much better.

Excellent brass! It's not that difficult to convert this brass to 25 20. That's what I do. It's helpful to run the cases through a 32 20 expander die first to make sure all the case mouths are round before you start your step down process.

I've been using Starline brass in various calibers for some time now. It is the best out there. Now I need 25-20 caliber brass. As of this writing, it is not available anywhere from anybody. Please add my name to the list of the other shooters that need it.

This being the best option I have for my newly inherited 25-20, I'll have to make do... but it would be awesome to have properly head-stamped, no fuss, ready to rock 25-20 brass!!

This is excellent 32/20 brass. I use both the nickel and brass and have been pleased with both products. I would be neglectful if I didn't mention that I am having to locate a neck down die to get this to 25/20. I respectfully request a run of 25/20 to allow me easy reloading for my other Marlin 1894CL.

I purchased 500 of these 32-20 and they were great as all of the cases I have purchased from Starline in the past. I plan on purchases more of these but I add my voice to all the others that are requesting you to make a run of 25-20. I would put in an order of 1000 cases if you did a run. Hope you consider making 25-20 in the near future! Thanks, Rob Drummond

Your brass is top shelf stuff. Going to have to order some 32-20 myself. But please make some 25-20. People everywhere looking for it. Thanks for supporting IHMSA.

I found that Buffalo Arms sells Starline .32-20 already re-sized to .25-20 and at not a bad price.So I will buy .25-20 from them and all my other brass right here..

I expect that nearly everybody here asking for .25-20 brass also owns a few silhouette match rifles in .32-20....So we end up with all of our .25-20 and .32-20 cartridges stamped.32-20 and the Starline logo...Just another way to get confused early one morning and end up at a match with the wrong ammo.. Think of it this way, you would be the only manufacturer of .25-20 brass Corner the market.

Please add me to the 25-20 Win pre-release list for 1000. I'm worn out from resizing your 32-20 brass.......

All of your brass gets five stars,but... I sure wish you would make a run of 25/20. Forming 25/ 20 from your 32/20 is tedious and I would much rather spend my time shooting my Winchester 92. Please make a run of 25/20!!!

Had to laugh a bit reading some of the comments here, I'm putting in an order because I'm actually interested in your 32-20 because that's what I need. Due to a misunderstanding, this is the second time in a week my name has come across the order desk. For years I had been led to believe my revolver was a .32 S&W Long (It shoots these great all day long, btw) Some recent research proved enlightening, so here I am, putting in an order and also in the market now for a .32 long to accept the really nice 500 shiny new brass I have. Darn, an excuse to buy another gun. I guess I'll throw in a pitch for the poor guys here in case you hadn't noticed before. Would you please consider producing .25-20 and/or .218 Bee? I feel kind of sorry for them, take pity on their souls.

Great brass! But how about some love for us 25-20 fans? I'll bet you would sell a ton of it as there has been a pent up demand for it for years!

32-20 yes! Great brass! I used in a hi pressure load of H4227 shooting Hunters Pistol Silhouette with no problems & 12 loadings! I prefer you don’t make 25-20 brass, that may slow delivery of 32-20! ??

I own a lot of Starline brass in various calibers, but like all the others here, I need .25-20 and have to make due with forming them from .32-20. It would be really nice if you guys would produce a run of the .25-20 brass. Thanks.

Excellent brass. Holds up to hi pressure “Keith” revolver loads very well. Virtually no signs of fatigue or stretching after multiple loadings.

Great brass, but I had to trim all but five to 1.280 length to get a consistent crimp. It was worth the time for the quality of the brass.

Great brass. I need 25-20 like everyone else

Excellent brass, as usual, but what is really needed as is evident by all the posts is .25-20 brass. This caliber is very popular for NRA Lever Action Silhouette shooting. I know I'v sent in at least 4 posts requesting that caliber. Just can't figure out your reluctance to do so...?

Excellent brass, please make 25-20 win.

Like everyone else...i wish you would make 25-20. I think you'd sell out every production run.

Make .25-20 cases PLEASE! It is impossible to find!

Always have good luck with your brass. I'm ordering some 32-20 but what I really need is 25-20 WCF and 218 Bee. Like so many other reviewers I respectfully request... Oh who am I kidding, I'm down on both knees begging and pleading for you to make cases in those calipers. It sure seems to me like there is a decent sized demand for those cases that would make it profitable for you to make them. If not, please explain on your website why it not a good idea for you to make them. Everyone would like to know.

I've been using your excellent Brass for years. This last batch of 32-20 Brass is no exception. I know you are hearing from a lot of other reloaders concerning 218 Bee, 25-20 & 22 Hornet! We all would like to see you bring these Cartridge Cases online! The Market on these small cases is growing in demand and you would benefit greatly if you were to start manufacturing them! Jim

Great brass but just like so many others if you make this in 218 Bee, we will buy it!

Your brass is as good as brass gets. Wish you would start selling some 25/20 brass. I'm sure you would sell it as fast as you made it. Zeke

Would buy .218 Bee brass as well as .22 Hornet if you will make it. The demand is there we just need the brass to buy.You make it we will buy it , you can make it easier than I can. Make a big run once a year if nothing else. Thanks . Eddie Southgate

Use this to form 218 Mashburn Bee (it's painful) - would be awesome if you offered 218 Bee brass - fine uniform product!

A fine product that worked great in forming 25-20win brass. Please offer 25-20won brass. I know there are a lot of us who still love that old cartridge.

I'm also buying this because of a lack of what I really want which is 25-20 win. It sure would be easier to just buy what I need instead of having to form it myself. Please offer 25-20.

As 32-20 brass, I am sure this is awesome. I bought it due to the current lack of .218 bee brass. My forming process was probably not ideal, but I had a higher than expected spoilage rate and the brass ends up about .050 short. Pleae offer .218 and/or 25-20 brass.

Formed perfectly into .218 Mashburn Bee after annealing with RCBS form & trim dies. This is definitely the way to go from now on. Necks might be a little short but should stretch with reloading...

always had good luck with starline brass,always a better price ,22 hornet, 218 bee and 25-20 would be a great addition

Awesome brass for the price. I use it in my 218 bee contender carbine , 32/20 is the parent case. And also my 110 year old marlin 32-20 wcf. Thank you for making great quality product at a affordable price. Please start making this brass for the 218 bee. It would be a great seller for your company.

I have found forming 218 Bee brass from Starline's 32-20 brass to be a very easy procedure and I do not lose any brass as one commentor stated he loses 40% of the brass. I may have one or two cases out of 100 cases not form correctly. Here's a link where I have outlined the procedure I use when forming Starline's 32-20 brass into 218 Bee brass: http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/32-40-38-55-375-other-great-non-standard-calibers/174112-forming-218-bee-brass-starline-32-20-brass-easy-way.html Keep up the great job Starline! Your products allow me to be able to keep shooting rifles that the ammo manufacturers have left behind.

Consistently great quality brass. I never yet had a case fail unless due to "OPERATOR ERROR" I've just started a new single shot rifle in this caliber. Purchased a box of 1000 to "set aside" for that rifle, and perhaps another 1000 for the grandkids- I hate to be a nit-picker, but a run of factory 25wcf would be welcomed by many shooter-- Keep up the great work

Excellent Brass a little short but works fine but you really need to make 218 Bee brass also .Winchester is the only supplier and everyone is out of stock most of the year.. The price is almost double the 30-30 price. Pleeeese!

Pity you don't do .218 bee. There is a great demand but a shortage. Why don't you make the brass we want?

all your brass is very good, but if you made 218 bee brass it would be even better for the 218 bee, when forming the 32 20 into 218 bee you will lose close to 40 percent of the brass, but, that is better then not haveing any 218 at all, in my opinion, more people want the 218 then the 32 20, so , why not make the 218 instead of haveing people buy the 32 20 and form it into 218, makes no sence to me, but then again i do not work there

all your brass is very good, but if you made 218 bee brass it would be even better for the 218 bee, when forming the 32 20 into 218 bee you will lose close to 40 percent of the brass, but, that is better then not haveing any 218 at all, in my opinion, more people want the 218 then the 32 20, so , why not make the 218 instead of haveing people buy the 32 20 and form it into 218, makes no sence to me, but then again i do not work there

nice brass

All your brass is top notch. I wish you carried 25-20.

Extremely uniform and durable.

Best brass available, recommend using the Lee Factory Crimp Die for final loading stage. Same recommendation for Starline 38-40 and 45/70 brass.