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32 Winchester Special Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 32 Winchester Special with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

32 Winchester Special reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)42,000 psi
Nominal case capacity45.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.321 in (8.15 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.321 165 gr FTX (32 Win)
Powder
IMR 3031
Charge
27.8 gr
Barrel
20 in

Muzzle velocity

1,825 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

21,384 – 24,872 – 28,652 psi

nominal is 59% of the 42,000 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.

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