Rifle · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.32 Ideal Everlasting
Stevens Ideal single-shot cartridge using thick-walled "Everlasting" brass cases designed for repeated reloading.
- Caliber
- 0.323″ · 8.204 mm
- Introduced
- 1890
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- target
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1890
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Stevens Arms / various
- Manufacturer
- Ideal Manufacturing / Lyman
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Antique
- Case capacity
- 24.5 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:16
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 18,000 CUP, SAAMI crusher
- Eff. range
- 200 yd
- Max range
- 3450 yd
- Recoil
- 2–3.5 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .32 Ideal Everlasting — an obsolete/collector cartridge.
Performance
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
SAAMI · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 8.20 | 0.323 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.64 | 0.340 | |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 9.19 | 0.362 | |
| Rim ⌀ | 10.63 | 0.419 | |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.23 | 0.048 | |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 34.04 | 1.340 | ~ |
| Overall length | 43.00 | 1.693 | |
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 Ideal Everlasting is highlighted below.
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Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
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History
A proprietary cartridge for the Ideal (later Lyman) reloading tool company's single-shot target rifles. The "Everlasting" case was designed to be reloaded multiple times. Used in long-range black powder target shooting competitions of the 1880s-1890s.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .32 Ideal Everlasting use?
- .32 Ideal Everlasting typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .32 Ideal Everlasting?
- .32 Ideal Everlasting uses a 0.323″ (8.204 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .32 Ideal Everlasting still in production?
- .32 Ideal Everlasting is obsolete; typical availability is antique.
- What is .32 Ideal Everlasting used for?
- .32 Ideal Everlasting is primarily used for target.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 1 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
