Heritage Brings a New Centerfire Rough Rider with .32 H&R Magnum
Heritage Manufacturing is stepping outside the .22 Rough Rider. The new 6.5-inch Centerfire Rough Rider in .32 H&R Magnum is the first centerfire chambering the platform has seen in a long while, and it keeps the same classic single-action Western aesthetic the Rough Rider has always carried while bumping up the capability meaningfully. For a platform that has built its reputation on accessible, affordable rimfire shooting, this is a genuine step forward.
.32 H&R Magnum is an underappreciated cartridge that deserves more attention than it typically gets. It is significantly more powerful than .32 S&W Long, accurate at reasonable distances, and genuinely useful for small game. Recoil is mild, which makes it a natural fit for a single-action platform where follow-up shots require manually cycling the hammer. On a 6.5-inch barrel it has enough velocity to be effective at the distances you are realistically hunting small game, and the six-round capacity gives you enough to work with in the field.
The black satin finish across the frame, cylinder, and barrel is a clean look on the Rough Rider silhouette. It does not try to dress the gun up into something it is not, which is the right call for a $257.99 single-action that is meant to be used rather than displayed. The manual safety and fixed sights keep things simple and true to the platform’s character. One cylinder is included, which covers everything .32 H&R Magnum has to offer.
- Caliber: .32 H&R Magnum
- Action: Single action only
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Barrel: 6.5 inches
- Overall length: 11.78 inches
- Overall height: 5.25 inches
- Overall width: 1.50 inches
- Weight: 35.6 oz unloaded
- Frame: Alloy steel, black satin
- Cylinder: Alloy steel, black satin
- Barrel: Alloy steel, black satin
- Sights: Fixed blade front, notch rear
- Safety: Manual
- Cylinders included: 1
- MSRP: $257.99
At $257.99 the price is right for what it is, and Heritage is filling a real gap for shooters who wanted more out of the Rough Rider platform without stepping all the way up to a larger centerfire. Whether you are running it for small game, plinking, or just appreciating a well-executed single-action at an honest price, this one makes a solid case for itself.
Have you ever run a .32 H&R Magnum, and is the Rough Rider platform one you would consider for a centerfire single-action? Let us know in the comments below. We always appreciate the feedback.
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