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| Author: | rooster [ Thu Feb 02, 2012 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | reloading for my Luger 9MM |
howdy , I have a very clean 1939 Mauser Luger and I have never reloaded 9mm before , I plan I using WW231 [ I have several pounds of the powder] and 124 fmj or hard cast lead bullets. can you use lead bullets in a luger ?? can you use 231 ?? any tips would be appreciated ?? please post rooster |
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| Author: | NebrHogger [ Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: reloading for my Luger 9MM |
I've had a Luger or two over the years and noticed two items are necessary for reliable functon: 1) overall length is critical - you need exactly the right cartridge length. 2) load hot. 9mm ammo in Europe seems to be hotter than ours. I can't recall the actual load I used but it was max or close to max. Same for my match target BHP. I used 115 grain boolets mostly because I had a bunch on hand, but I had to load over max published to get reliable function. I quickly ordered a lighter spring. Oddly it came with a Dutch owner's manual & I never did discover what the factory had to say about ammo. Now my Dillon is set up for 4.5 grains of Titegroup and I use 115 grain bullets for very good accuracy. SW |
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