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
The .32 H&R Magnum was developed in 1984 by Harrington and Richardson in partnership with Federal Premium Ammunition. It offered substantially more power than other .32 caliber cartridges at that time. It was designed by lengthening the .32 S&W Long case by 0.155”.
.32 H&R Magnum History
.32 H&R Magnum Usage
.32 H&R Magnum Usage
The .32 H&R Magnum is used by some for personal defense and is considered an effective small game cartridge. Several manufacturers offer revolvers chambered in .32 H&R Magnum, along with options for derringers. Marlin offered an option for their Model 1894CB chambered in .32 H&R Magnum as well.
.32 H&R Magnum Trivia
Firearms chambered in .32 H&R Magnum can also safely fire .32 S&W Long and .32 S&W Short ammunition offering more options in ammunition selection for lower recoil.
.32 H&R Magnum Trivia
.32 H&R Magnum Design
.32 H&R Magnum Design
The .32 H&R Magnum is a rimmed, straight walled cartridge with an overall length of 1.35”. It fires a .312” diameter bullet and uses small pistol primers with a maximum pressure of 21,000 PSI.
.32 H&R Magnum Types
Ammunition options for the .32 H&R Magnum are available in cast lead, hard cast, round nose, flat nose, and jacketed hollow points with weights ranging from 77 to 130 grains depending on intended purpose or firearm choice.
