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7.62 Nagant Revolver

jma2006
Looking for reloading data for the 7.62 Nagant revolver, using lead bullets....
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  • Pearyw
    My best shooting load is a cast 94 gr .312" cast bullet in a 32 H&R magnum case with 3.5 gr of 231 powder and a CCI sp primer. This load hits to point of aim in my Nagant revolvers.
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  • jonk
    I've used bullseye and red dot but with no great success stories. Could be my gun. [:D]

    As a general rule, you can use .32 S&W long data with no worries as the Nagant cartridge is similar in dimensions (tad longer) and made to a higher pressure spec. You can work up a bit from there as well.
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  • jma2006
    quote:Originally posted by jonk
    I've used bullseye and red dot but with no great success stories. Could be my gun. [:D]

    As a general rule, you can use .32 S&W long data with no worries as the Nagant cartridge is similar in dimensions (tad longer) and made to a higher pressure spec. You can work up a bit from there as well.


    When you say "no great success", is that accuracy?
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  • jonk
    Yes, in terms of accuracy. But then, the trigger on these beasts is about as bad as I've ever encountered. For what it is worth, I have used about 3 grains of Bullseye with no issue and it is fairly mild.

    You should probably slug your bore too. Original Nagant projectiles measure something like .306, yet I've seen bores (mine, 2 of my buddy's) that measured up to .314".

    Consider too that the original brass is made to just enter the throat of the barrel. Standard brass- i.e. reformed 32-20, 32 H&R mag, etc., will function fine but you won't get that gas seal.
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