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Cartridge comparison

.32 H&R Magnum vs 7.62x38mmR Nagant

.32 H&R Magnum and 7.62x38mmR Nagant are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.32 H&R Magnum7.62x38mmR Nagant
TypeRevolverPistol
Introduced19841895
Bullet diameter0.312″0.3079″
Case length1.0752″1.5276″
Max pressure21,000 psi18,900 psi
Recoil4–6.5 ft·lb2–3.5 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd25 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 7.62x38mmR Nagant trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare