Need help with .30 bullet selection

[CptCurl]

The flat appears to be about 1/2 caliber. I don't think the outside shape is much different from the Hornady XTP. But the shape is one of the questions in my mind too.

How does the Hornady XTP do in the 7.65?

Hornady XTP Bullets 30 Caliber (309 Diameter) 90 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point

Midway Product #: 729749

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by CptCurl

The flat appears to be about 1/2 caliber. I don't think the outside shape is much different from the Hornady XTP. But the shape is one of the questions in my mind too.

How does the Hornady XTP do in the 7.65?

Hornady XTP Bullets 30 Caliber (309 Diameter) 90 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point

Midway Product #: 729749

Hi:

This looks like a good possibility, as the original "flat" on the DWM 9mm truncated cone was 4mm. I can only assume it was the same on the DWM 7.65 truncated cone bullet.

I've measured original DWM bullets at .309 inches, though the barrel grooves on the 7.65s are exactly 7.9mm (.311 inches) per the original drawings.

I've fired up to .312 bullets through the 7.65 with no problems.

Hope this info helps.


Sieger

[Major Tom]

I have loaded and shot the Hornady XTP .309 bullet. Works just fine. I also use a steel Swiss made .309 bullet too that was made for the 30 luger.