Substitute cases for use in the 1892 Lebel

[tula]

So I've noticed mention of just trimming 7.62 nagant revolver cases to make ammo for the 8mm French round, is this true? Just trim and no major resizing is required?

 

[gewehr76]

That's correct

 

[vagrantviking]

I use trimmed 32-20 Starline brass in mine but I believe some pistols may need the rims thinned.

I find the chamber is quite large relative to my Hornady dies so only size the top 0.3" or so.

 

[tula]

Actually just bought a box of loads for it.. couple mins ago expensive but saves me the hassle of trimming and sizing. I'll just reload.

 

[Thenoobgunsmith]

Yeah rusty wood trading co has reloads available for the "8mm lebel". You can use trimmed and sized 32-20 starline brass to make your own. I have two 1892's one works well with starline 32-20 brass and the other is a tighter fit, but it still works well though some rims can drag if there a little out of spec. Hornady makes dies. The french 1892 is my favorite full size antique revolver.