Reloading for Nagant revolver

[javaduke]

I've been researching the subject but most sources of information that I found talk about converting 32-20 to 7.62x38R. I'm trying to figure out the best way to reload the actual 7.62x38R brass from the factory ammo (Fiocchi, Prvi, etc). Are there any die sets other than Lee that fit Dillon 650 press? What are the most accurate recipes (preferably using the Alliant Bullseye powder)? I don't really need a full power load, more interested in accuracy

[emcon5]

RCBS makes dies designed for 7.62x38R, but they are like $170. Lee makes 7.62x38R dies, but as you probably figured out, they are not really 7.62x38R, they are for using 32-20 brass, not the original cases.

If you already reload, and have a selection of dies you can use for various steps in the process, get a set of Lee carbide .30 Carbine dies (for about $40), and go to Home Depot for a replacement seating stem.

I discussed this, and posted my rather ridiculous workflow here:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showpost.php?p=15726639&postcount=29

Another alternative is to buy the Lee 7.62 Nagant set, and then buy all the parts to make it work with the factory cases, rather than .32-20. There is a excellent video here, going over everything you need, including Lee part numbers.

http://youtu.be/mtBAzdiBlP4

[emcon5]

Forgot to mention, CH4D also makes dies, and by all accounts they work well, but again, the set is $100, and I don't think they are carbide, so you would have to mess with lube (figuratively and literally).