Lindcott Armory Compare / .30 Carbine vs .32-20 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.30 Carbine vs .32-20 Winchester
.30 Carbine is faster (2,100 vs 1,460 fps); .30 Carbine carries more energy (1,080 vs 545 ft·lb); .30 Carbine recoils less.
.30 Carbine →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.32-20 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30 Carbine | .32-20 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1941 | 1882 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 1.29″ | 1.315″ |
| Velocity | 1,900–2,100 fps | 1,200–1,460 fps |
| Energy | 880–1,080 ft·lb | 320–545 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 16,000 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30 Carbine faster than .32-20 Winchester?
- .30 Carbine is faster — up to 2,100 fps versus 1,460 fps.
- Does .30 Carbine hit harder than .32-20 Winchester?
- .30 Carbine carries more muzzle energy (1,080 vs 545 ft·lb).