Cartridge comparison
.315 Bore vs .32-40 Winchester
.315 Bore and .32-40 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .315 Bore | .32-40 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1920 | 1884 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3236″ | 0.32″ |
| Case length | 1.9835″ | 2.1299″ |
| Max pressure | 25,000 psi | 34,084 psi |
| Recoil | 12–15.8 ft·lb | 3.9–5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 175 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI (not in current Z299) |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | — |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
