DaleB

I have a Buckeye Special BH (.32-20 cylinder and .32 H&R Mag cylinder) and was wondering if anyone knows of a source of cylinders to fit (or be fitted to) my BH. I called Ruger and the lady didn't want to put me thru to anyone (maybe SHE was a gunsmith!) and just said I couldn't order a cylinder. She said my gun would need to be returned to them so a cylinder could be fitted (timed) to my gun. When I went on to explain my real purpose (getting a .327 Federal Magnum cylinder so I could shoot those new rounds), she shut me down immediately, saying it couldn't be done. I don't want to have either of my original cylinders (chambers) recut, I'm not sure I'd even like the new .327 mag. I would, however, spend the money to purchase a cylinder and pay to have it set-up so I could give it a try. Anyone have any suggestions?

JimH

DaleB - I looked into the same consideration a while back when .327M first appeared commercially. Ruger will provide you with a properly fitted cylinder if you send your Buckeye Special to the factory and ask for a replacement or spare .32 H&R Mag cylinder. When you get your BH and cylinder back, send just the cylinder to Bowen Classic Arms or another competent revolversmith for rechambering to .327M. Suggest you contact Hamilton Bowen (+ B O W E N + Bowen Classic Arms - Custom Revolvers, Pistols and Guns Repair and Pistolsmithing) to discuss.

DaleB

Thank you very much, Jim! I just have to decide now whether to spend the $ rechambering my original cylinder or a new/spare one.

JimH

DaleB - Hamilton Bowen suggest rechambering the original .32 H&R Mag cylinder rather than paying for a new cylinder, either through Ruger or through him or another revolversmith. Logic is that .32 H&R Mag can still be fired in .327 Fed Mag chamber similar to 38 spcl in a .357Mag. I went with rechambering the original and it works fine.

DaleB

I have been considering that very thing....I don't know how that would affect its value as a collector piece, but I really never bought it as an investment, I bought it to shoot. I think your suggestion makes the most sense, since like you mentioned, I can still shoot the H&R mag. after rechambering. Thanks!