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Cartridge comparison

.32 H&R Magnum vs .32 S&W Long

.32 H&R Magnum and .32 S&W Long are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.32 H&R Magnum.32 S&W Long
TypeRevolverRevolver
Introduced19841896
Bullet diameter0.312″0.312″
Case length1.0752″0.9201″
Max pressure21,000 psi15,000 psi
Recoil4–6.5 ft·lb1.5–3 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd50 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.

ToolOverlay .32 H&R Magnum and .32 S&W Long trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare