Lindcott Armory Compare / .303 Savage vs .32 Winchester Special
Cartridge comparison
.303 Savage vs .32 Winchester Special
.32 Winchester Special is faster (2,410 vs 2,000 fps); .32 Winchester Special carries more energy (2,128 vs 1,689 ft·lb).
.303 Savage →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.32 Winchester Special →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .303 Savage | .32 Winchester Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1894 | 1899 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.311″ | 0.321″ |
| Case length | 1.94″ | 2.04″ |
| Velocity | 1,890–2,000 fps | 2,283–2,410 fps |
| Energy | 1,427–1,689 ft·lb | 1,968–2,128 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 42,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 250 yd |
FAQs
- Is .303 Savage faster than .32 Winchester Special?
- .32 Winchester Special is faster — up to 2,410 fps versus 2,000 fps.
- Does .303 Savage hit harder than .32 Winchester Special?
- .32 Winchester Special carries more muzzle energy (2,128 vs 1,689 ft·lb).