.32rf vs. .38rf Ballistics?

[Geraldo]

My google-fu has failed me.

Does anyone have any data or pointers to data on the ballistics of these obsolete cartridges?

I have seen some antique 32rf and 38rf revolvers, and of course I start wondering which is "better."

Any info is appreciated!!!

Best Regards, Geraldo

 

[starpuss]

Stick with 32Rf , (Not as hard to find ammo for )
Unless you want to reload with the "hlebooks kits" that you can buy.

38 Long rimfire
Type	Pistol, rifle
Place of origin	United States
Service history
Used by	US Army
Production history
Variants	short, long, extra long.
Specifications
Bullet diameter	.356 in (9.0 mm)
Neck diameter	.376 in (9.6 mm)
Shoulder diameter	.376 in (9.6 mm)
Base diameter	.376 in (9.6 mm)
Rim diameter	.437 in (11.1 mm)
Rim thickness	.052 in (1.3 mm)
Case length	0.866 in (22.0 mm)
Overall length	1.341 in (34.1 mm)
Primer type	rim
Ballistic performance
Bullet weight/type Velocity Energy 150 gr (10 g) 980 ft/s (300 m/s) 320 ft·lbf (430 J)
Test barrel length: Rifle

.32 Short
Type	Pistol/Rifle
Place of origin	USA
Production history
Designer	Smith & Wesson
Designed	1860
Specifications
Case type	Rimmed, straight[SUP][1][/SUP]
Bullet diameter	.316 in (8.0 mm)
Neck diameter	.318 in (8.1 mm)
Base diameter	.318 in (8.1 mm)
Rim diameter	.377 in (9.6 mm)
Case length	0.575 in (14.6 mm)
Overall length	0.948 in (24.1 mm)
Primer type	rimfire
Filling	Black Powder, later smokeless powder
Ballistic performance
Bullet weight/type Velocity Energy 80 gr (5 g) Rimmed 945 ft/s (288 m/s) 126 ft·lbf (171 J)
Test barrel length: 24

 

[Geraldo]

Thank you very much, Starpuss! I really appreciate it!

Regards, G