Thread: 32-40

Originally Posted by Waynesworld

Quite interesting that the 32 special never really seemed to take off here. If my memory is right...pretty sure it was the second most produced caliber in the model 94, after 30-30. I think it was something like 25% of model 94's were in 32 special. As to why it never gained traction here, I do not know.

I think it was probably timing. By the time new rifles became available and affordable in NZ the 32 Specials time had passed. As late as the 1960's the most common rifle encountered in the ranges was a sporterised .303. I only remember seeing one lever action rifle in those early days and it was a M94 .30 WCF (aka 30-30). I thought the cartridges looked great. Later on I knew people that used other lever actions including a Win 88 and Savage 99, the later in .303 Savage
Regards Grandpamac.