327 Federal Magnum Ammo For Sale
History of 327 Federal Magnum Ammo
In 2008, Federal Premium Ammunition and Sturm, Ruger & Company developed the .327 Federal Magnum to improve on the .32 H&R Magnum. This cartridge features a .312-inch diameter lead bullet in a 1.20-inch straight-walled, rimmed casing, resulting in a total length of 1.47 inches.
The .327 Federal Magnum achieves muzzle velocities up to 1,500 fps and energies up to 500 ft·lb, surpassing .38 Special and most 9mm rounds, and even matching many .357 Magnum loads. With a SAAMI pressure rating of 45,000 psi, it outperforms the .357 Magnum (35,000 psi) and .44 Magnum (36,000 psi), making it a powerful and efficient self-defense round.
.327 Federal Magnum vs. .357 Magnum
Feature | .327 Federal Magnum | .357 Magnum |
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Free Recoil Energy | 5.6 pounds (heaviest load) | 7.2 pounds (125 gr load) |
Cylinder Capacity | 6 shots in snubnosed revolvers | 5 shots in snubnosed revolvers |
Other Names | .327 Federal Magnum, .327 Federal, .327 Magnum, .327 Fed Magnum, .327 Federal Mag, .327 Fed Mag, .327 Mag | Not applicable |
327 Federal Magnum Ballistics: Chart of Average 327 Federal Magnum Ballistics
Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.
327 Federal Magnum Bullet WEIGHT | Muzzle VELOCITY (fps) | Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.) | Mid-Range TRAJECTORY (in.) | Barrel Length (in.) | |||||
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85 Grain | 1400 | 1220 | 1090 | 370 | 280 | 225 | n/a | n/a | 4-V |
100 Grain | 1500 | 1320 | 1180 | 500 | 390 | 310 | -0.2 | -4.5 | 4-V |