.32NAA reloading dies

Started by stu1ritter, June-20-12 08:06

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stu1ritter

I've searched the form and couldn't find an answer. Any company making reloading dies for the .32NAA?

   thanks

   Stu

louiethelump

I THINK you can get them special order from Lee.

   

   They did a run, and were on close out a year or so ago, and are gone now.
Louie
"Deeds; Not Words"

stu1ritter

I telephoned Lee and while they would be glad to make a custom set, they had nothing on the shelf and no plans. Over $200 for steel and $300 for carbide. Kinda steep???

   Stu

Uncle_Lee

The 32NAA ammo is steep.

   So I guess the reloading dies would be also.

   If you shoot much, the dies would pay for themselves pretty quick.

   50 rounds for $40.00 plus shipping.
God, Country, & Flag

LET'S GO BRANDON ( he is gone to the beach )

ArmedPatriot

I agree with Uncle Lee..

   If you shoot a lot its worth the cost in the long run.

   If you dont shoot that round much at all, then its not worth it.

   All my reloading equipment is from Lee. I know a lot of guys bash them but frankly I havent had a single problem with any of their stuff.

   I have the carbide dies myself and a 4 die turret press.  

   

   I wonder if they sell the bullet molds too for that caliber?

Uncle_Lee

Brass

   Once fired brass can be used for reloads of course, and is the best choice for the proper head stamp. The good news is that since the .32 NAA is just a necked down .380 ACP case, brass can be made by just lubing .380 ACP brass and running it through the .32 NAA sizing die. Use of new brass is recommended for this, unless you know the history of the used brass you have on hand.  

   

   Bullet Selection

   Just about any bullet suitable for reloading the .32 ACP will work for the .32 NAA. These include the popular 60 grain Jacketed Hollow Points, the 71 grain FMJ, 76 grain FMJ, and various cast bullets in the same bullet weight range
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LET'S GO BRANDON ( he is gone to the beach )

stu1ritter

I just find it hard to add over $300 to the cost of the gun for an additional 60 ft./lb of muzzle energy over a well loaded .32ACP. Just my way of thinking I guess.

   Stu

Uncle_Lee

If you want a Ford, get a Ford.

   If you want a Chevy, get a Chevy.

   If you want a .32 acp, then get a .32 acp.

   If you want a .32NAA then that is what you get.

   

   It is not about muzzle energy or more speed.

   

   It is the cool factor of saying "32NAA" when asked what caliber your hand gun is.

   It is the cool factor of showing that little cute shaped cartridge to all the folks and saying "This is what it looks like."

   

   Other than that, I can't see any use for it.

   

   But I own one and 500 rounds of ammo for it.

   Feels real cool.
God, Country, & Flag

LET'S GO BRANDON ( he is gone to the beach )

louiethelump

So, Lee, you are a status hound; addicted to style, and wear designer depends just because you can????

   

   

   I get it now.  LOL!!!

   

   

   
Louie
"Deeds; Not Words"

Uncle_Lee

Right!!!!

   

   

   
God, Country, & Flag

LET'S GO BRANDON ( he is gone to the beach )

stu1ritter

Ahso, somehow the uniqueness of the caliber never got to me. Never thought of it that way. I'm a bullseye shooter, you know, clunker .45 and .22's, guns with grips just full of sandpaper and bondo and worn finishes. Yupper, never got it. Oh well.

   Thanks for cluing me in.  

   Stu