Confused on Nagant ammo.

[Mooseman]

I've heard people say various things about these pistols and what to shoot out of them. I've heard:

1. Only use Nagant ammo

2. Use .32 longs

3. Use .32 magnums

4. The cylinder needs to be changed to use #2&3

5. They were previously changed at the arsenal to shoot .32

I'm confused. I'll probably be getting one of these in the next few months and I want to be able to fire it safely and if possible, affordably. Any help appreciated.

[handgranade]

My Nagant likes 32 S&W longs but does not like 32 H&Rmags in the original cylinder. I all so have a 32 auto cylinder. It shoots the 32 auto ok. These days i have loading my own using Starline 32-20 brass and Lee Nagant dies. I load 90gr HBWC.I use 3gr Unique when i set the bullet flush with the case.I use 3.5 gr when i set the bullet 1.5 OAL. Then i use a Lee M1 Carbine Factory Crimp Die. Sometimes i seat the bullets backwards to make homemade HPs. Their sure is a lot ammo choices for the little handgun. Mike

[Niner]

.32 S&W longs will work. Not good..but they work. I wouldn't shoot anything "magnum" in these pistols designed before the 20th Century.

[broomhandle]

Hi All,

The guys over on the Cast boolet board(that is the way they spell it!)

Say you can use all the ammo listed. They find that in some guns - some cases split. They use clear tape to make the bullet fit the

cylinders better. Most are now reloading with Starline cases.

The 32 H&R mags are a blast to shoot it's like a 38 wadcutter then fireing a 357 mag.WOW it gets your attention.

No one has reported any blow ups with 32 H&R mags in a Nagant.

Intra Ordance mentions that it is safe to shoot in there flyers.

I loaded some 32 mag loads in Starline case. They shot well and just fell out of the cylinder.

Be well,

broomhandle

[NRAJOE]

I buy the true Nagant ammo from SOG...Only $14.95/40

Don't like shooting ammo in guns its not meant for...