[aarondhgraham]

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen:

I own a very fine specimen of 1892 French Lebel revolver.
It uses the 8mm Lebel cartridge.

I have 14 cartridges for it that were reloaded from 32-20 brass,,,
I believe the cartridges had to be cut down in length.

I have 6 "vintage" french cartridges for it.

I also have 50 new cartridges from Fiocchi that could be reloaded.

I have also been told that .32 S&W long will work in this revolver.

Here is what I would like to know:
1) Will the .32 S&W cartridges actually substitute for 8mm lebel cartridges?
2) Who makes a die set for the 8mm cartridges?
3) Where can I buy the dies to reload 8mm cartridges?
4) What bullet is suitable if I am able to reload the 8mm brass?
5) Will Unique or Bullseye powder be suitable for this cartridge?

I love this old revolver and would like to shoot it on a regular basis,,,
It has been looked at by two gunsmiths who told me the handgun is in very good and shootable condition.

I certainly don't want hi-power loads,,,
Just something to kill tin cans and terrorize paper with.

Any information you think would be needed or useful to a tyro reloader like myself will be greatly appreciated?

I thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge.