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Old 01-28-2002 | 07:58 PM
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billyb
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Default RE: .32 Winchester Special...good cartridge?

Factory claimed ballistics:

30-30 170 @ 2200 fps (.308 dia.)

32spec 170 @ 2250 fps (.321 dia.)

The 32 is slightly better in the sectional density or in simple terms, knocks the deer down better from a fatter (wider) bullet. The 30-30 however has a bit more range with better ballistic co-efficiency or longer narrower bullets.

As a reblue and recoil padded gun it is a shooter, nothing more. But the problem is ammo is getting harder and harder to find for it. It is almost obsolete with just a few hunters still using it so it won't quite fade away.

Accuracy is the same as a 30-30 but the cost of ammo is a bit more so you'd be better off with a 30-30 if you want a 94 to shoot.

If you want one to collect, the 32 would be worth a little more only if pre 64 and completely original. If you find one, then get an old white box of Winchester Silvertips to go with it at an auction or garage sale etc.
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