Cartridge comparison
.32 Winchester Special vs 7.62x45mm vz. 52
.32 Winchester Special and 7.62x45mm vz. 52 are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .32 Winchester Special | 7.62x45mm vz. 52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1952 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.322″ | 0.3083″ |
| Case length | 2.0402″ | 1.7717″ |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 62,366 psi |
| Recoil | 12–14.5 ft·lb | 8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 250 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.
