Ken,
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<br>I have always read that Winchester introduced the 32 Special in the Model 1894 with a slower twist because the 30-30 wouldn't handle reloads with black powder. I believe that the 32 Special twist is the same as the 32-40, which was primarily designed for competative shooting using BP. Is it possible that the 30-30's faster twist over-stabilized the bullets of the day which resulted in a less accurate cartridge/rifle combination? If so, Winchester's answer appears to have been the creation of a hybrid of the 30-30 case and the proven 32-40 bore, bullet, and twist. Although the 32 Special is often slandered in the gun writing press, I've never seen any problem with the couple that I've owned.
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<br>What do you think?
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<br>Sincerely,
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<br>Bearrr264
