Re-birth:shooting DWM first serie P.08- Loads

Doubs · 12-09-2020, 11:55 AM

Check the top sticky in this section for a load that I use in my shooter Lugers and that works very well.

rhuff · 12-09-2020, 01:43 PM

Is your Luger clean and well lubed?? In those temps, one needs to utilize a thin oil, and not a grease to the toggle train.

gunbugs · 12-09-2020, 02:20 PM

I would NEVER shoot someone else's reloads in my gun. It is a recipe for disaster. You never know how much of what kind of powder is in the cartridge. If the reloader throws a double charge, you've lost your gun, and perhaps sustained personal injury. Only shoot factory, or your OWN reloads. That way, you have control over what goes in the cartridge. You waited 20 years to shoot this pistol, there shouldn't be any hurry at this point. The reason your gun doesn't function is essentially you have "bad" handloads.

JONABI · 12-09-2020, 03:02 PM

Yes, I agree. When I ordered the bullets, I instead received complete rounds ( long and painful transaction because of language comprehension) Well, anyway I know for sure that the velocity is a bit less and since I'm shooting outside in less than 32 F° have definitely an impact. But for now, the main problem is my own shooting. I have to practice a lot because I'm not consistent enough.

JONABI · 12-09-2020, 02:41 PM

Thanks. Yes I did that, "Gun oi"l the rails, even the breech's rails and pins. Cold temperature has definitely an impact.

JONABI · 12-09-2020, 02:46 PM

I'll do that, thank you!

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rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,751 Thanked 999 Times in 734 Posts	Is your Luger clean and well lubed?? In those temps, one needs to utilize a thin oil, and not a grease to the toggle train. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

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12-09-2020, 11:55 AM	#1
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,747 Thanks: 832 Thanked 1,805 Times in 595 Posts	Check the top sticky in this section for a load that I use in my shooter Lugers and that works very well.

12-09-2020, 02:20 PM	#3
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 683 Thanks: 375 Thanked 1,228 Times in 415 Posts	I would NEVER shoot someone else's reloads in my gun. It is a recipe for disaster. You never know how much of what kind of powder is in the cartridge. If the reloader throws a double charge, you've lost your gun, and perhaps sustained personal injury. Only shoot factory, or your OWN reloads. That way, you have control over what goes in the cartridge. You waited 20 years to shoot this pistol, there shouldn't be any hurry at this point. The reason your gun doesn't function is essentially you have "bad" handloads.

12-09-2020, 03:02 PM	#4
JONABI User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 36 Thanks: 57 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts	Yes, I agree. When I ordered the bullets, I instead received complete rounds ( long and painful transaction because of language comprehension) Well, anyway I know for sure that the velocity is a bit less and since I'm shooting outside in less than 32 F° have definitely an impact. But for now, the main problem is my own shooting. I have to practice a lot because I'm not consistent enough.

12-09-2020, 02:41 PM	#5
JONABI User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 36 Thanks: 57 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks. Yes I did that, "Gun oi"l the rails, even the breech's rails and pins. Cold temperature has definitely an impact.

12-09-2020, 02:46 PM	#6
JONABI User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 36 Thanks: 57 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts	I'll do that, thank you!