Is .30-30 Winchester faster than .32 Winchester Special?

.32 Winchester Special is faster — up to 2,410 fps versus 2,390 fps.

Does .30-30 Winchester hit harder than .32 Winchester Special?

.32 Winchester Special carries more muzzle energy (2,128 vs 2,050 ft·lb).

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.30-30 Winchester vs .32 Winchester Special

.32 Winchester Special is faster (2,410 vs 2,390 fps); .32 Winchester Special carries more energy (2,128 vs 2,050 ft·lb); .32 Winchester Special recoils less.

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	.30-30 Winchester	.32 Winchester Special
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1895	1899
Bullet ⌀	0.308″	0.321″
Case length	2.039″	2.04″
Velocity	2,200–2,390 fps	2,283–2,410 fps
Energy	1,900–2,050 ft·lb	1,968–2,128 ft·lb
Max pressure	42,000 psi	42,000 psi
Recoil	10–14 ft·lb	8–12 ft·lb
Eff. range	200 yd	250 yd

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FAQs

Is .30-30 Winchester faster than .32 Winchester Special?: .32 Winchester Special is faster — up to 2,410 fps versus 2,390 fps.
Does .30-30 Winchester hit harder than .32 Winchester Special?: .32 Winchester Special carries more muzzle energy (2,128 vs 2,050 ft·lb).