Nagant Question

[Dmitri Popov]

Would .32 S&W Long wad cutters, specifically Fiocchi 100gr
(Midway SKU 147851) work ok through a 1932 Nagant?
Just wanting some plinking ammo to try.
Thanks.

 

[firesky101]

I do not endorse the practice, but I have seen people run .32 H&R through their stock nagant cylinders. By that logic any .32 should work except .327 fed. Still all the .32 H&R I saw had splits and problems ejecting, but the guys that were shooting it did not seem bothered.

 

[Dmitri Popov]

I know you CAN run H&R, but I'm not really wanting to go there yet. I was just wanting to make sure the gun would handle wad cutters ok.

 

[firesky101]

I dont remember the exact dimensions when i miked mine, but I seem to remember there was too much play in the chambers to make me comfortable with shooting any .32 ( I have the .32 acp cylinder now). Will the gun do it, yeah probably but don't count on reusing any brass.

 

[Dmitri Popov]

Ok, I don't reload yet, so thats not a worry for me.

 

[barnetmill]

If you use .32 S&W or H&R, one way to maybe avoid case splits would be to wrap a thin layer of paper around the cartridge case prior to insertion if the fit is real loose.

 

[Dmitri Popov]

Hmmm, the paper may not be a terrible idea, I wonder if you could use wax paper to help eject shells?

 

[barnetmill]

Hmmm, the paper may not be a terrible idea, I wonder if you could use wax paper to help eject shells?

For the .32 S&W there is no problem with this assuming that it provides lubrication. I would not do it with the .32 H&R. Lubrication might increase the thrust of the cartridge to the rear thereby stressing the revolver. Paper w/o wax, I do not anticipate ejection problems.

 

[evan price]

I've done it. It bulges the brass a little but not enough to cause a problem for reloading.
Even if you don't reload, save the brass, because 32 S&W brass is always in demand.

 

[DTesch357]

Why not just buy the right stuff?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/95...-grain-full-metal-jacket-flat-point-box-of-50

The 32 S&W long will work, but cases will bulge. 32 H&R Magnum shoots fine in mine, but the cases split and sometimes extraction is a pain. The lead bullets in 32 S&W are going to lead your nagant horribly, at least they did in mine.

 

[Dmitri Popov]

Because the actual 7.62x38r is at least $10 more/box. I'm gonna order some of the "real" stuff as well, but want some .32's as a cheaper alternative.

And on the note of leading, is there anything that can be done to reduce leading?
Some sort of lube perhaps?

 

[AethelstanAegen]

AIMSurplus has the real stuff for about $5 more. I've had a lot of luck with the Prvi Partisan, which is what AIM sells.

 

[barnetmill]

I would be more willing to pay more for partizan 7.62x38r ammo if it were loaded to original full military spec of close to a 1,000 FPS and also to the old 32-20 loads.