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Vlim · 07-21-2011, 12:46 PM

Jan-Erik,

The P08 can actually handle a much hotter load than the average pistol. It's just not a good idea to use them on a regular basis, especially not the +P and +P+ marked stuff.

In Europe, the best source is Sellier & Bellot. I prefer the 124gr myself (so does the P08). Others had good results with the S&B 145gr subsonic ammunition. Winchester 115gr is good as well, a tad milder, but sometimes hard to get over here.

07-21-2011, 12:46 PM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Jan-Erik, The P08 can actually handle a much hotter load than the average pistol. It's just not a good idea to use them on a regular basis, especially not the +P and +P+ marked stuff. In Europe, the best source is Sellier & Bellot. I prefer the 124gr myself (so does the P08). Others had good results with the S&B 145gr subsonic ammunition. Winchester 115gr is good as well, a tad milder, but sometimes hard to get over here.