.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 | ||||||||
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| Type | Revolver | |||||||
| Place of origin | United States | |||||||
| Production history | ||||||||
| Designer | Freedom Arms, Inc. | |||||||
| Designed | 2009 | |||||||
| Specifications | ||||||||
| Parent case | .327 Federal | |||||||
| Case type | Rimmed, bottleneck | |||||||
| Bullet diameter | .224 in (5.7 mm) | |||||||
| Case length | 1.12 in (28 mm) | |||||||
| Overall length | 1.6 in (41 mm) | |||||||
| Rifling twist | 1–9 in (2.5–22.9 cm) | |||||||
| Primer type | Small pistol | |||||||
| Ballistic performance | ||||||||
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| 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).
References
- "New 224-32 FA cartridge". The Firearm Blog. January 16, 2009.
- "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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