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32-35 Maynard
Jun 5th, 2025 at 2:55pm
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Hey folks, I need some ideas on how to form some 32-35 Maynard brass. 
My thinking is that 38-55 as a parent case might be a good starting place. 

Thanks for any help.

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Re: 32-35 Maynard
Reply #1 - Jun 5th, 2025 at 4:37pm
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30-30 is easier to find probably cheaper and long enough. Same work to the case head and base, not much difference on the neck.

Just a choice.
  
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Re: 32-35 Maynard
Reply #2 - Jun 5th, 2025 at 4:54pm
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32-40 is the easiest to convert if you can find any.  That is what I used for mine.
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Re: 32-35 Maynard
Reply #3 - Jun 6th, 2025 at 3:25am
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I've built 2 rifles and shot this caliber in matches, for 20 years and have made about 100 cases.

30/30 is best to start with, they have a ~.400 shoulder and the neck is about the right size to begin with.

The original case heads vary a little but, are basically .400 @ .20 ahead of the base. Drill a 25/64 hole, about 2" deep, in a 1" piece of CRS. Polish out the first 1/2" to no larger than .398, then add a radius of ~1/8R to it. polish it very well. Shorten you cases to 1 7/8" and lube the case with Imperial wax or Hornaday case lube. Then size the case as far and hard as you can, on to the case head.

In the lathe, I cut a .050 deep recess at what ever the rim size is on the 30/30 brass (close fit)  and I turn a piece of aluminum, larger than the case, to what ever diameter the case mouth is, with a center hole in it. I put the center hole in the lathe center and push the inside of the case head against the recessed hole. That acts like a clutch and holds it while it's turning and turn the head down to .400. The reason i size the body smaller is to have clearance so the tool doesn't touch the case body.

Then you run it into your sizing die to form to your chamber. I then add about 8 gr of a fast powder about the speed of Unique, fill the case to the top, with CoW or corn meal, top it off with bullet lube and fire form. Then trim to .010 shorter than your chamber, usually about 1.875 - 1.88. 

The cases last a long time. I think I still have some that I made in 1987.

I've got breech seated loading data, for 180 - 190 gr bullets, if you need it.
  

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Re: 32-35 Maynard
Reply #4 - Jun 6th, 2025 at 3:30am
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I use a arbor press but, if you only have a loading press, it should be a heavy one like a Rock Chucker. In that case use 7/8 x 14 threaded rod, to start with.
  

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Re: 32-35 Maynard
Reply #5 - Jun 9th, 2025 at 2:11pm
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Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for taking the time to type out your procedure. 

My dies are on order from CH tool unfortunately they are six plus months out at best. Frustrating to say the least but good things come to those that wait , right?!

I had the box checked to be notified of a reply but it must not be work so sorry for the delay in getting back.

Thank again!
  
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Re: 32-35 Maynard
Reply #6 - Jun 9th, 2025 at 4:51pm
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James, I've never made any 32/35. I got them from Baco when they made them. For my 35/30 rounds I made a .399" die to fit the reloading press. I lube 30/30 cases and run them into the die as far as they will go. For the '73 cases I press a ring on and turn the case down in front of the ring  until they will chamber. For the 1882 cases I just turn them down in front of the rim. It is only about .015". The 32/35 and 35/30 both used the .400" dia case.
  
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Re: 32-35 Maynard
Reply #7 - Jun 9th, 2025 at 5:43pm
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If you’re going to the trouble of making your own brass. Get a good measurement of your chamber. My Maynard measures close to .409” at the case head so I size my brass .406-7”.

For a die I bought the cheapest 32-40 die I could find, Lee I’m pretty sure. Cut it off so base diameter was what I wanted and radiuses the edge.
Size the brass just past the 200 line so I’m not cutting into the case head when I turn the base to size on the lathe.

Depending on your bullet size, you  probably need to neck down some, or use another shorter 32-40 die. That just gets the neck and a bit below.m
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Re: 32-35 Maynard
Reply #8 - Jun 9th, 2025 at 10:06pm
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Thanks to all for the additional support.
  
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Re: 32-35 Maynard
Reply #9 - Jul 31st, 2025 at 4:26pm
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I finally had a chance to finish making my one hundred pieces of 32-35 Maynard brass. 
The steps are shown in the picture starting with #1 a virgin 30-30 case and finishing with #7 a fully fire formed 32-35.

It really didn’t take that long once I had everything adjusted to move the whole batch through each step. 
Step #2 is really the first process step where each case is simply run through a standard 32-40 size die. Step #3 is the swage step where the body of the case is reduced to .398” to allow turning in step #4 without cutting into the body. My chamber required the base diameter to be reduced to .401” so removing .015” off the web of each case was necessary. This is accomplished at step #4. Step #5 is where each case is run through the shortened 32-40 die and trimmed to 1.867” long. Step 6 is the double neck expanding stage. I do this by first using a .312M” and then a .321M expander because my groove is .319”. The finished fire formed case shown at step #7 and measures 1.840” long which is just right for my chamber.
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Re: 32-35 Maynard
Reply #10 - Aug 8th, 2025 at 4:22am
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I have enjoyed the priveledge of seeing jlwwade's tool set he produced for this job. Absolutely superb machine work! 

The supplied photo does not do justice.  Smiley
  
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Re: 32-35 Maynard
Reply #11 - Sep 12th, 2025 at 12:25pm
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Holy Cow... Sounds complicated

I'd have to start my life all over and go to trade school to become a machinist to do all this.

Kudos to you guys that have those skills and aptitude.

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