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Don P · February 17, 2012, 08:22 AM

Try here at these sights,
http://www.makarov.com/nagant/m1895.htm
bullseye 3.1-3.4 100 gr bullet

W231 2.7-3.3 " "

unique 2.9-4.3 " "

HP-38 2.7-3.6 " "

these start out light but give you nice range to find a accurate load.
also bear creek supply has a 100gr. swc .312.

The data I had found started at 2.7 grains of Bullseye, but this gave me very low velocities. Very tight groups though! I believe I am up to 3.2 grains now - I need to check my data when I get home - at work now. I use Small Pistol Primers. I don't need to worry about 'gas sealing' with the short .32-20 cases, so I seat the bullets just deep enough to clear the cylinder front.

My Red Dot loads are 3.5 grains, giving me right around 750 FPS average. Not as tight shooting as Bullseye though.

I use a 32 HBWC over 2.8 grains of Tite Group. I use 7.62x38r cases on a Dillon 550 and use a 30 Carbine sizing die as a crimp die. Not real powerful but very accurate.

http://www.shootersforum.com/handgun...-revolver.html

February 17, 2012, 08:22 AM	#3
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	Try here at these sights, http://www.makarov.com/nagant/m1895.htm bullseye 3.1-3.4 100 gr bullet W231 2.7-3.3 " " unique 2.9-4.3 " " HP-38 2.7-3.6 " " these start out light but give you nice range to find a accurate load. also bear creek supply has a 100gr. swc .312. The data I had found started at 2.7 grains of Bullseye, but this gave me very low velocities. Very tight groups though! I believe I am up to 3.2 grains now - I need to check my data when I get home - at work now. I use Small Pistol Primers. I don't need to worry about 'gas sealing' with the short .32-20 cases, so I seat the bullets just deep enough to clear the cylinder front. My Red Dot loads are 3.5 grains, giving me right around 750 FPS average. Not as tight shooting as Bullseye though. I use a 32 HBWC over 2.8 grains of Tite Group. I use 7.62x38r cases on a Dillon 550 and use a 30 Carbine sizing die as a crimp die. Not real powerful but very accurate. http://www.shootersforum.com/handgun...-revolver.html __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*