Revolver · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.224-32 FA
.224-32 FA is a rimmed bottlenecked revolver cartridge of United States origin.
- Caliber
- 0.224″ · 5.69 mm
- Introduced
- 2009
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- .327 Federal Magnum
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 2009
- Type
- Revolver
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Freedom Arms, Inc.
- Manufacturer
- Freedom Arms
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 15.1 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:14
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 45,000 psi, SAAMI transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 1.1 ft·lb
Introduced by Freedom Arms
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .224-32 FA, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
- .327 Federal Magnum
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
Wikipedia · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 5.69 | 0.224 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 6.11 | 0.241 | |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 8.27 | 0.326 | |
| Shoulder angle | 27° | — | |
| Base ⌀ | 8.56 | 0.337 | |
| Rim ⌀ | 9.53 | 0.375 | |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.40 | 0.055 | |
| Neck length | 4.62 | 0.182 | |
| Case length | 28.45 | 1.120 | · |
| Overall length | 40.64 | 1.600 | · |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .224-32 FA is highlighted below.
Missing a dimension for .224-32 FA? Some case measurements aren't in a published SAAMI/CIP drawing yet. Have a factory or reamer print? Send it → — verified hard-to-find data earns a free Lindcott sticker.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 2009 by Freedom Arms, Inc., derived from the .327 Federal Magnum.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .224-32 FA use?
- .224-32 FA typically uses a 1:14 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .224-32 FA?
- .224-32 FA uses a 0.224″ (5.69 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .224-32 FA still in production?
- .224-32 FA is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is .224-32 FA used for?
- .224-32 FA is primarily used for self-defense, target.
- What is .224-32 FA based on?
- .224-32 FA is derived from the .327 Federal Magnum case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
