.32 ACP Trajectory Calculator

The .32 ACP is a compact pistol cartridge designed for pocket pistols and backup guns. With a 60-grain bullet at 1,000 fps and a 15-yard zero, expect about 0.1 inches of drop at 25 yards, 0.7 inches at 35 yards, and 2.3 inches at 50 yards. The cartridge delivers 133 ft-lbs at the muzzle and retains 104 ft-lbs at 50 yards, suitable for close-range defensive use where concealment is the priority.

Use the calculator to match your specific load. Click "Modify Calculation" to enter your bullet weight, muzzle velocity, and ballistic coefficient. The .32 ACP runs 60 to 73 grain bullets. Defensive loads from Hornady and Buffalo Bore use lighter bullets at higher velocities. You can also factor in wind, shooting angle, and atmospheric conditions.

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.32 ACP Trajectory Chart

.32 ACP Ballistics Data

Range (yd)	Elevation (in)	Elevation (MOA)	Elevation (MIL)	Time (s)	Velocity (fps)	Energy (ft-lbs)
0	-0.5	0.0	0.0	0.001	1000.0	133.26
5	-0.24	4.37	1.272	0.016	985.13	129.33
10	-0.07	0.68	0.198	0.031	971.58	125.79
15	-0.0	0.0	0.001	0.047	958.71	122.48
20	-0.02	0.11	0.032	0.063	946.45	119.37
25	-0.14	0.54	0.157	0.079	934.74	116.44
30	-0.36	1.14	0.333	0.095	923.49	113.65
35	-0.68	1.85	0.539	0.111	912.67	111.0
40	-1.11	2.63	0.766	0.128	902.24	108.48
45	-1.64	3.47	1.008	0.144	892.16	106.07
50	-2.28	4.34	1.263	0.161	882.37	103.76

Available .32 ACP Ammunition Ballistics

Product	Velocity (fps)	BC	25yd Drop	50yd Drop	75yd Drop	100yd Drop
Buffalo Bore +P .32 ACP 60gr Barnes TAC-XP Ammo Ballistics	1150	0.095	0.0"	-1.4"	-5.0"	-10.9"
Federal American Eagle .32 ACP 71gr FMJ Ammo Ballistics	900	0.097	0.0"	-2.4"	-7.9"	-16.8"
Federal Hydra-Shok .32 ACP 65gr JHP Ammo Ballistics	925	0.095	0.0"	-2.3"	-7.5"	-16.0"
Fiocchi Range Dynamics .32 ACP 73gr FMJ Ammo Ballistics	1000	0.1	0.0"	-1.9"	-6.4"	-13.7"
Hornady Critical Defense .32 ACP 60gr FTX Ammo Ballistics	1000	0.095	0.0"	-1.9"	-6.4"	-13.8"
Hornady Custom .32 ACP 60gr XTP JHP Ammo Ballistics	1000	0.095	0.0"	-1.9"	-6.4"	-13.8"
PMC Bronze .32 ACP 71gr FMJ Ammo Ballistics	900	0.097	0.0"	-2.4"	-7.9"	-16.8"
Winchester Silvertip .32 ACP 60gr JHP Ammo Ballistics	970	0.092	0.0"	-2.0"	-6.9"	-14.7"

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PRODUCT	DEALER	QUANTITY	PRICE	SHIPPING	TOTAL PRICE	PRICE/RD
PMC Bronze .32 ACP 71gr FMJ Ammo Sold by: Black Basin Outdoors	Black Basin Outdoors	50	$26.45	$10.99	$37.44	$0.75 50 Rounds
Federal American Eagle .32 ACP 71gr FMJ Ammo Sold by: Black Basin Outdoors	Black Basin Outdoors	50	$37.29	$10.99	$48.28	$0.97 50 Rounds
Winchester Silvertip .32 ACP 60gr JHP Ammo Sold by: Black Basin Outdoors	Black Basin Outdoors	50	$44.37	$10.99	$55.36	$1.11 50 Rounds
Hornady Custom .32 ACP 60gr XTP JHP Ammo Sold by: Black Basin Outdoors	Black Basin Outdoors	25	$25.96	$10.99	$36.95	$1.48 25 Rounds
Hornady Critical Defense .32 ACP 60gr FTX Ammo Sold by: Lucky Gunner	Lucky Gunner	25	$27.00	$18.43	$45.43	$1.82 25 Rounds

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