Cartridge comparison
32 Gauge vs .50-90 Sharps
32 Gauge and .50-90 Sharps are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 32 Gauge | .50-90 Sharps | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1870 | 1872 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.526″ | 0.515″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 2.5051″ |
| Max pressure | — | 22,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–19 ft·lb | 48.1–61.4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not 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.
