Need help with .30 bullet selection

[CptCurl]

Another possibility I'm considering. Has anybody tried this bullet?

Meister Hard Cast Bullets 32 Caliber (312 Diameter) 94 Grain Lead Flat Nose

Midway Product #: 689363

[rhuff]

I have not tried any of the mentioned bullets, but am very interested in hearing any results that you might achieve. I sent an Email to Handloader Magazine asking for an new article in their magazine on loadings for the 30Luger. I don't know if it will lead to anything, but I had to try.

I have only, so far, loaded my 30 Luger brass with the Hornady 86gr, and the Sierra 86gr jacketed bullets. They seem to work well. I have been using Red Dot, as I believe that a fast powder works well in small cases....others disagree. My ammo will cycle my '21 DWM with a 4in bbl. I keep looking for a good SAFE loading utilizing the 110gr JSP bullet for the M1 Carbine, as I own a "lot" of them. I haven't found anything yet.

Let us know what you find out. I am waiting(3-4 months) for BarSto to make me 2 barrels in 30 Luger for a BHP and Colt Defender. That should be a lot of fun if I can get everything to work like I want it to.

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by rhuff

I have not tried any of the mentioned bullets, but am very interested in hearing any results that you might achieve. I sent an Email to Handloader Magazine asking for an new article in their magazine on loadings for the 30Luger. I don't know if it will lead to anything, but I had to try.

Hi:

This was a good idea, but frankly, with the current writing staff they have, I don't know of anyone there knowledgeable enough about Luger shooting to even write such an article.

Respectfully

Sieger

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by CptCurl

Another possibility I'm considering. Has anybody tried this bullet?

Meister Hard Cast Bullets 32 Caliber (312 Diameter) 94 Grain Lead Flat Nose

Midway Product #: 689363

Hi:

I've used these.

The problem with them is the fact that the lube groove extends down into the powder area of the cartridge. Upon firing, much, if not all, of the lube is consumed with the powder charge, rather than "smoking" the barrel to avoid leading.

OAL of 29mm feed perfectly for me. Accuracy was only ok by my standards, though.

If memory serves, these were designed for a .32-20 rifle originally.

Sieger