Cartridge comparison
.32 Rimfire vs .38 Rimfire
.32 Rimfire and .38 Rimfire are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .32 Rimfire | .38 Rimfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1857 | 1861 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.316″ | 0.374″ |
| Case length | 0.5752″ | 0.7299″ |
| Max pressure | 10,000 psi | 12,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 25 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.