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[mrerick]

If you are new to reloading, I strongly recommend you find a NRA certified Metallic Cartridge Reloading course. They are taught nationwide. Even experienced reloaders that attend this course learn quite a bit.

The .30 Luger cartridge is not a straight wall cartridge. The case has a shoulder. This is a bit more difficult to size and load for than the straight wall 9mm Luger cartridge.

I've also been told that it can be difficult to find appropriate FMJ bullets of the right weight in this caliber.

[rhuff]

I agree with Marc 100%. I have been a handloader for a long time, and one should not try to learn to reload on 30 Luger brass as his/her first try. Neck tension is very important with this cartridge, and 30 Luger brass has a very short neck. This caliber is also a high pressure round compared to 45ACP or 38 Special.


Check out the reloading section as there have been a number of threads on handloading this brass.

[Major Tom]

Originally Posted by mrerick

I've also been told that it can be difficult to find appropriate FMJ bullets of the right weight in this caliber.

Altho not FMJ, Hornady makes a .309 diameter 90gr. HP bullet. I buy mine at MidwayUSA. It functions great!