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.32 S&W Long Wad Cut.
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Caliber Specifications:
Caliber: | .32 S&W Long Wad Cut. |
Standard / Datasheet: | C.I.P. |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.312" | 7.92mm |
Primer Size: | Small Pistol (SP) |
Max. Case Length: | 0.913" | 23.20mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 1.000" | 25.40mm |
Max. Standardized Pressure: | 22481 psi | 1550 bar |
Case Capacity: | 14.8 Grains of Water | 0.96 cm3 |
CID: | CID_418 |
Last updated: | 2/20/2025 |
- The .32 S&W Long Wadcutter is a centerfire revolver cartridge that is based on the .32 S&W Long cartridge. It is primarily designed for target shooting and is named for the wadcutter bullet that it typically fires.
The .32 S&W Long Wadcutter cartridge typically fires a 98- to 110-grain bullet at a relatively low muzzle velocity of around 700 to 800 feet per second. The wadcutter bullet has a flat, truncated nose that cuts a clean hole in paper targets, making it ideal for competitive target shooting.
The .32 S&W Long Wadcutter cartridge is not generally suitable for hunting or self-defense purposes due to its low power and limited stopping power. It is primarily used by target shooters and is a popular cartridge in revolver competitions such as bullseye shooting and silhouette shooting.
Despite its relatively niche application, the .32 S&W Long Wadcutter cartridge remains in production and is widely available from various manufacturers. Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
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