Rifle · Proprietary · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.32-35 Stevens
Early Stevens and Maynard single-shot rifle cartridge; part of the broad Stevens cartridge family developed for dropping-block action rifles in the late 19th century..
- Caliber
- 0.321″ · 8.153 mm
- Introduced
- 1880
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1880
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Stevens Arms
- Manufacturer
- Stevens Arms
- Standard
- Proprietary · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 37 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10
- Primer
- Berdan Small Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 20,000 CUP, SAAMI crusher
- Eff. range
- 200 yd
- Max range
- 3475 yd
- Recoil
- 5–5.2 ft·lb
Introduced by Stevens Arms
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .32-35 Stevens, 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
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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.
mixed/other · secondary source| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 8.15 | 0.321 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.61 | 0.339 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 10.21 | 0.402 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.78 | 0.503 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.93 | 0.076 | ~ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 47.75 | 1.880 | · |
| Overall length | 58.17 | 2.290 | ~ |
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. .32-35 Stevens is highlighted below.
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.
Connected reference
History
One of the early Stevens cartridges designed for their single-shot action rifles, the .32-35 was also chambered in Maynard single-shot sporting arms. It occupied the .32 caliber niche alongside the more successful .32-40 Winchester and was primarily used for small to medium game hunting.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .32-35 Stevens use?
- .32-35 Stevens typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .32-35 Stevens?
- .32-35 Stevens uses a 0.321″ (8.153 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .32-35 Stevens still in production?
- .32-35 Stevens is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is .32-35 Stevens used for?
- .32-35 Stevens is primarily used for hunting.
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 →
