Description
This Double Tap load brings hardcast bullet design to the .32 H&R in a format that works where it matters. The wide flat nose geometry creates a larger wound channel while the hardcast construction ensures the bullet holds its cutting shape without deformation. It's not trying to be something it's not, and that's the point. Small-caliber revolvers struggle with traditional hollow points because there's just not enough velocity to make them expand reliably. The answer, proven across decades of small-game hunting and revolver work, is a hardcast flat nose that penetrates deep without needing extreme pressures or expansion to perform.
Double Tap's Woods-Ready Design
This round is specifically built for the outdoors. You get low muzzle flash, which matters when you're working in low light or brush. The 120-grain bullet carries enough momentum to reach bone and beyond, and that gas check (a small metal cup crimped to the bullet base) keeps the hot powder gases from melting the lead as it travels down the bore. That means cleaner barrel conditions and better performance over repeated shots.
Ballistics and Practical Performance
Out of a 3-inch Ruger SP101, you're looking at 1025 fps and 268 foot-pounds of energy. Stretch the barrel to 6 inches and you pick up another 25 fps for 310 foot-pounds. These aren't magnum numbers by modern standards, but the penetration is genuine. Ballistic testing shows this load breaking through simulated bone plates and maintaining its trajectory through multiple layers. For a .32, this is serious penetration.
Built for Reloading
The brass is reloadable, which matters if you shoot enough to make it worthwhile. Standard pressure loading means you're not pushing the limits of older revolvers or creating unnecessary wear. This is ammunition designed to function predictably in real firearms, not to impress with numbers on a spec sheet.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .32 H&R Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 120 grains
- Bullet Type: Wide Flat Nose Hardcast (WFNGC) with gas check
- Muzzle Velocity (3" barrel): 1025 fps
- Muzzle Velocity (6" barrel): 1050 fps
- Muzzle Energy (3" barrel): 268 ft-lbs
- Muzzle Energy (6" barrel): 310 ft-lbs
- Pressure Rating: Standard pressure
- Rounds per Box: 20
- Case Type: Brass, reloadable
- Primer Type: Boxer primed
- Finish: Non-corrosive
- Manufacturer: Double Tap Ammunition
- Manufacturer Part Number: 32HR120HC20
- UPC: 091037282804
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of .32 H&R Magnum ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would you choose a hardcast flat nose over a hollow point for the .32 H&R?
The .32 H&R lacks the velocity to make hollow points expand reliably. A hardcast flat nose cuts a full-caliber hole without deformation and penetrates much deeper, which is why it's been the go-to design for small-caliber hunting and defensive work for decades. You're trading expansion for reliability and depth, which works better in smaller cartridges.
What's the gas check on this bullet?
The gas check is a small metal cup crimped to the base of the hardcast bullet. It seals against the bore and keeps hot powder gases from melting the lead as it travels down the barrel. This prevents leading buildup and lets the bullet perform more consistently, especially important with lead bullets over repeated shots.
Is this ammunition suitable for older .32 H&R revolvers?
Yes. This is loaded to standard pressure (not +P), so it's safe in any revolver chambered for .32 H&R. Standard pressure ensures reliable performance in both modern and older firearms without excessive wear or risk.
Can you reload Double Tap brass?
Yes, the brass is reloadable. Double Tap uses Boxer-primed brass which is straightforward to reload. Many people who shoot .32 H&R reload because the cartridge uses minimal powder, making it economical for frequent shooting while working with available brass.








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