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buck1
01-10-2011, 09:02 PM
We have all seen the threads something like " I have a Winchester mod 70 3006 and need a good load for deer hunting in Ohio.
This is not that kind of thread.
I am after some load examples in the 1895 Nagant revolver useing 32-20 reformed brass . There is no listed data for this reformed cart.
I am useing Trail boss started at 3.5 gr and am up to 4.5gr and a LEE 93 gr RN seated out as far as the gun allows but would like to try some other powders. I think unique, red dot and others would be a option but I need a sound starting point and I know others here with a bit more powder savie have played with this some.
Any advice is warmly welcomed.Thanks in advance...Buck:cbpour:

Wayne Smith
01-11-2011, 11:20 AM
My experience is not with 32-20 brass, I save that for my 32-20's. I use reformed .223 brass and have not gone beyond 2.3gr Bullseye. I plan to move this gradually up to about 4gr Bullseye and then try Unique and Herco like I use in the 32-20.

That's with the Group buy 98gr Keith boolit.

I'm usin 32-20 data as a starting point and will use my chonograph.

oksmle
01-11-2011, 11:43 AM
Lyman #313492 - 85.0 grs - WW/Lino - 3:1 - Cast .312 - Sized .310 - 3.0 grs Unique - Sim. Lube - Reformed .32-20 Cases - OAL 1.52".
Scott's Mold - 94.0 grs - WW - Cast .310" - Unsized - 2 Coats L/A - 3.7 grs Bullseye - Reformed .32-20 Cases - OAL 1.52".
Didn't chronograph either load, but the Bullseye load hits in the center of a 6" black @ 25 yds with a 6:00 o'clock hold.

buck1
01-11-2011, 09:07 PM
Thanks guys this is a great help!

webfoot10
01-12-2011, 07:57 PM
3 - 3.5 grs. Bullseye under hornady .32 cal 90 gr wad cutters, in 32-20 brass good
load.