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1895 nagant revolver

Mballistic
I have a 1895 Nagant 7.62X38 revolver. The Russian ammo can be had but I have read that I can use .32H&R Mag. brass in the gun. I have also read that you can use .32-20 brass if you first run the brass through a .30 Cal M1 sizing die. I did this but the rims are to thick to allow cocking of the pistol.
Anybody have any luck with the .32H&R's. I have also read that .32 S&W longs can be used.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff
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  • Mballistic
    I'm thinking about getting one of these on C&R. I know you can get a .32 ACP conversion cylinder from FAC and others. Does it work well? SOG has them and they also have the Sporter model which intrigues me even more. Does the conversion cylinder work for the Sporter too? How scarce/ expensive is 7.62 Nagant ammo? I know Foicchi makes it. Anybody else? I've also heard you can use .32 Long in it and it works 'flawlessly'. Is this true? All input appreciated.

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  • ibffsteve
    Not sure about the .32 H&R or 32 S&W but you can use .32 ACP,However this requires the use of a .32 ACP cylinder.

    Doing some reading I have found that you can use .32 H&R and .32 S&W longs in the Nagant. Although I have read that some people have experienced bulged cases using this ammo.

    Try here for a board directed to the 1895 Nagant pistol
    http://www.gunboards.com/forums/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=21


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  • ker2222
    I have shot 32S&W out of mine. Worked, but had some split cases from time to time.
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  • Mballistic
    Thanks for the info. I knew about the .32ACP cylinder but do think think that is the way to go. Cost of cylinder, having it fitted to the gun, low power ammo, etc.
    Jeff
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  • TWalker
    There is a special Lee die made to size 32-20 brass to fit the Nagant cylinder. It works great for all my Nagant revolvers. I sometimes buy factory loaded 32-20 ammo and seat the bullet just a bit deeper so the bullet doesn't extend past the end of the cylinder. Otherwise the cylinder won't turn. These factory loads then work fine. Afterward, I reloaded them with my "special" Lee Nagant die set. Only use cast bullets when reloading with these dies, the case diameter is too large for jacketed bullets, they just fall to the bottom of the case. Factory 32 Long ammo will fire ok in Nagants but the fired cases will have a large bulge and often the cases split and that's not good. The standard 32 S&W rounds usually work great. There is the bulged case of course, but since the case is shorter, it isn't as bad and the cases usually don't split. The best solution is to reload 32-20 brass with the Lee Nagant dies and cast bullets, at least that's what has worked best for me.

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  • Pearyw
    What I do is to run the 32 Mag brass thru a 32-20 sizing die and load it with a .308 dia. bullet. It necks the case down enough to hold the small dia. bullet. I have had the best luck using 110 gr rn fmj bullet made for the M1 carbine. I use 4 gr of Unique in my rounds. This get close to the origonal 108 gr bullet weight. I load it so the bullet is just short of the end of the cylinder.
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  • rimfire72
    TWalker: Where did you get those Lee dies? What weight cast bullet and what powder do you use and what is a safe starting load? Thanks.
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  • Mballistic
    Thanks for the info. I have noticed that Graf's sells 7.62X38 brass. Think I'll get the brass and a set of Nagant dies and load that way. They also have lead bullets for the cartridge.
    Jeff
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  • TWalker
    I got my Nagant die set for use with 32-20 brass from Midsouth Shooting Supplies. The bullets were cast lead about .314 diameter if I remember correctly and weighed about 118 grains. I can't recall the powder or charge Wt. If I find my data, I have it somewhere, I'll post it later. The Lee Special Nagant dies only work well with 32-20 brass, it's not designed for regular Nagant brass.
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  • Red223
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    Call Century Arms. They have Nagant cylinders in .32ACP for $59.95.

    Part Number OT500.

    Doesn't require any special fitting.
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