32. cal short colt in 32. cal long chamber?

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Terry B
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32. cal short colt in 32. cal long chamber?

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Have some 32.cal short colt ammo would that be ok to shoot in my #2 marlin /ballard rifle, thats chambered for 32.cal long colt ammo :?: Thanks :!:
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marlinman93
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It will work fine. I have a Ballard #2 in .32 Ballard XL, and I shoot shorts, longs, and XL's all in it. The longer cases show better accuracy, but they all work. Clean the chamber with a good bore brush afterwards, and all will be well.
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