32 SPECIAL

The 32 Winchester Special (aka 32 Special, or 32 WS; not to be confused with the 32-20 Winchester cartridge, aka 32 WCF) is a rimmed lever-action rifle cartridge that debuted in 1901. Its ballistic performance is comparable to the 30-30 Win, with the potential for superior energy delivery at close-to-medium range. The 32 Special’s wider .321 cal bullet inflicts a broader wound channel as well. Factory loaded ammo is available with 165 grain (~2,400 fps muzzle velocity) and 170 grain (~2,275 fps) bullets.