.224-32 FA

The .224-32 FA is a proprietary cartridge designed in 2009[1] by Freedom Arms, Inc. for use in their Model 97 revolver. The .224-32 FA was designed to provide a high-performance .22 caliber centerfire cartridge that would work in a revolver, and is capable of taking varmints and predators up to the size of coyotes.[2]

.224-32 FA
TypeRevolver
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerFreedom Arms, Inc.
Designed2009
Specifications
Parent case.327 Federal
Case typeRimmed, bottleneck
Bullet diameter.224 in (5.7 mm)
Case length1.12 in (28 mm)
Overall length1.6 in (41 mm)
Rifling twist1–9 in (2.5–22.9 cm)
Primer typeSmall pistol
Ballistic performance
Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
40 gr (3 g) Hornady V-Max 2,295 ft/s (700 m/s) 468 ft⋅lbf (635 J)
Test barrel length: 10 in (25 cm)

Firearms chambered for .224-32 FA

As of 2011, there is only one factory chambered firearm in .224-32 FA, the Freedom Arms Model 97 revolver. It has a six shot cylinder, adjustable rear sights, and barrel lengths available in 4.25 in (10.8 cm), 5.5 in (14 cm), 7.5 in (19 cm), 10 in (25 cm).

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See also

References
  1. "New 224-32 FA cartridge". The Firearm Blog. January 16, 2009.
  2. "224-32 FA Data Sheet" (PDF). Freedom Arms. January 6, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 16, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
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