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.32 H&R Magnum VS .357 Magnum

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.32 H&R Magnum

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MSRP:

$39.05

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$39.05

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$43.39

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$14.93

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Gun Specifications

Specifications

.32 H&R Magnum

.357 Magnum

Height

1.08

1.29

Average FPS

998

1294

Average Grain

89

142

Average Energy

197

528

Recoil

0.42

0.89

Ballistic Coefficient

124.00

145.02

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Gun Descriptions

.32 H&R Magnum

About The .32 H&R Magnum Ammo is a rimmed bullet that was designed to be used in revolvers. It was designed in 1982 and manufactured in 1983. This cartridge was created by lengthening the case of the .32 S&W Long Case Ammo by .155" to 1.075". The .32 H&R Magnum Ammo significantly offers better performance than other .32 Caliber Ammo. The .32 H&R Magnum Ammo is thought to be a good choice for hunting small game because of the high velocity the bullet offers. Due to the lightweight of the bullet, the shooter has to deal with mild recoil. The overall length of the .32 H&R Magnum Ammo is 34.3mm, while the bullet diameter of this cartridge measures 7.9mm. The heaviest variant of the .32 H&R Magnum Ammo is a 100-grain bullet that travels at a velocity of 1208 feet per second while producing an energy level of 324 ft.lbf.  Manufacturer  The joint operation between two major manufacturers, Harrington & Richardson and Federal Premium Ammunition, led to the designing and manufacturing of the .32 H&R Magnum Ammo in 1982 and 1983.  Uses  The .32 H&R Magnum Ammo is widely used in multiple regions to shoot down the small and small to medium-sized games, up to coyotes. The heavier variants of the .32 H&R Magnum Ammo offer decently increased stopping and penetrating powers

.357 Magnum

Also known as 357 Smith & Wesson Magnum, 357 Magnum is a smokeless powder cartridge with a 9.07mm bullet diameter. Smith & Wesson and Winchester introduced it in 1934 as a successor of 38 Special Ammo. This handgun cartridge is an ideal example of extremely effective terminal ballistics. 357 Magnum Ammo Specifications: Cartridge case: .38 Special Case type: Straight Rimmed (R), Bullet diameter: 9.07 mm (.357 inch) Neck diameter: 9.6 mm (379 inch) Base diameter: 9.6 mm (379 inch) Rim diameter: 11.2 mm (.440 inch) Rim thickness: 1.5 mm (.060 inch) Case length: 33 mm (1.29 inch) Overall length: 40mm (1.59 in) Case capacity: 26.2 gr H2O (1.70 cm3) Primer type: small pistol magnum Maximum pressure: 35,000 psi (240 MPa) Maximum CUP: 45,000 CUP 357 Magnum ammo is available in weights ranging from 110 to 200 grains. The case of the cartridge is 1.155 inches long that allows more space for the propellant to hold three grains of powder. Due to the higher powder charge, this cartridge can fire a 125-grain bullet at a velocity of about 1450 feet per second which is more powerful than its competitors. It is an ideal choice for plinking, self-defense, target shooting, and hunting. This handgun cartridge delivers excellent stopping power without creating much recoil to support the easy handling of a handgun. The excellent ballistic performance makes it an ideal choice for shooting practice and serious competitions. It is manufactured by several brands including Federal Ammunition, Federal American Eagle Cartridge, Fiocchi Cartridges, Hornady, Winchester, CCI Blazer Rounds, and Remington.

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