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.32 Short Colt

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Caliber Description

Popular Load Recipes

- 80 gr LRN, 1.5 gr Bullseye, CCI 500 primer, COL: 0.905", Velocity: ~700 fps
- 80 gr LRN, 1.7 gr Trail Boss, CCI 500 primer, COL: 0.905", Velocity: ~700 fps
- 80 gr LRN, 1.2 gr Red Dot, CCI 500 primer, COL: 0.905", Velocity: ~650 fps
- 80 gr LRN, 1.6 gr Unique, CCI 500 primer, COL: 0.905", Velocity: ~650 fps
- 80 gr LRN, 1.0 gr Clays, CCI 500 primer, COL: 0.905", Velocity: ~600 fps
- 77 gr LRN, 1.7 gr Winchester 231, CCI 500 primer, COL: 0.905", Velocity: ~660 fps
- 78 gr LRN, 1.5 gr HP-38, CCI 500 primer, COL: 0.905", Velocity: ~630 fps
- 85 gr LRN, 1.0 gr Bullseye, CCI 500 primer, COL: 0.905", Velocity: ~620 fps

Carefully verify all data and start with the minimum; reference up-to-date reputable reloading manuals and double check your components before loading.

Cost per Reloaded Round

Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Revolver / Pistol Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

92 - 170 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

6.8 Grains of Water / 1.7 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

810 fps / 117 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

0.65'' / 1.015''

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7.5 Ord. Suisse (Swiss Army)

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