Cartridge

.32 Winchester Self-Loading

Caliber
0.321″ · 8.15 mm
Introduced
1906
Case
Semi-Rimmed
Status
Obsolete
Velocity1,392 fps
Energy710 ft·lb · est.
Identity
Introduced
1906
Status
Obsolete
Build
Case type
Semi-Rimmed
Pressure & range
Eff. range
125 yd

Ballistics

Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd
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Parent case

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 · approximate
Measuremmin
Bullet ⌀8.150.321
Neck ⌀
Shoulder ⌀n/a
Shoulder anglen/a
Base ⌀
Rim ⌀
Belt ⌀n/a
Rim thickness
Neck lengthn/a
Case length32.511.280~
Overall length

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Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory

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Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.

Lineage

Immediate parent
Root — no documented parent
Direct descendants (0)
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Connected reference

FAQs

What bullet diameter is .32 Winchester Self-Loading?
.32 Winchester Self-Loading uses a 0.321″ (8.15 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .32 Winchester Self-Loading still in production?
.32 Winchester Self-Loading is obsolete.

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 →