Cartridge comparison
.32-20 Winchester vs .38-40 Winchester
.32-20 Winchester and .38-40 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .32-20 Winchester | .38-40 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1882 | 1874 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3126″ | 0.4004″ |
| Case length | 1.315″ | 1.3051″ |
| Max pressure | 16,000 psi | 14,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 50 yd |
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.