Remington Hepburn single-shot target rifle cartridge. Dimensionally similar to but distinct from the .32-40 Winchester/Ballard. Purpose-built for long-range black powder target shooting.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1880, United States
Parent case: None
Standardization: Obsolete / Non-standard
Bullet diameter: 0.321" (8.15 mm)
Max pressure: 18,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimmed
Primer: Large Rifle
Typical twist rate: 1:16
Muzzle velocity: 1150–1300 fps
Muzzle energy: 484–620 ft-lbs
Effective range: 200 yd
Common bullet weights: 165 gr
Primary use: target
Production status: Obsolete
Also known as: 32-40 Hepburn · .32-40 Remington Hepburn
History: A target shooting cartridge developed for Remington and Hepburn single-shot rifles in the 1880s. Used in long-range black powder target competition. The rimmed case design with an everlasting-style thick wall allowed many reloadings. A respected target cartridge before smokeless powder changed everything.