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Scorpius · 02-22-2015, 03:01 PM

Wanting to be light on my P38's and a sweet nearly new condition P08 (1936 S/42) which I had to at least shoot a few mags from once :-)

Well this sent me on a search for a low load that would cycle. I'm sure I could probably go a little lower but cross reference between Hornady and Accurate's load data I decided to run with 6.8g of Accurate No. 7. The bullets were lead cast RN 115g.

All of my pistols shot and cycled perfectly. My next load up i'll probably drop to 6.4g to see the results. Mainly I was worried about luger cycling. But until I find myself a shooter version, I probably won't run anymore through this one. Perhaps allow myself 2 mags a year, if that. This years quota is filled (and next years...lol).

Anyone try any lesser similar loads? My next will likely be some 125g lead cast RN with 5.8g load.

02-22-2015, 03:01 PM	#1
Scorpius User Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 31 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	9mm 115g and AA#7 Wanting to be light on my P38's and a sweet nearly new condition P08 (1936 S/42) which I had to at least shoot a few mags from once :-) Well this sent me on a search for a low load that would cycle. I'm sure I could probably go a little lower but cross reference between Hornady and Accurate's load data I decided to run with 6.8g of Accurate No. 7. The bullets were lead cast RN 115g. All of my pistols shot and cycled perfectly. My next load up i'll probably drop to 6.4g to see the results. Mainly I was worried about luger cycling. But until I find myself a shooter version, I probably won't run anymore through this one. Perhaps allow myself 2 mags a year, if that. This years quota is filled (and next years...lol). Anyone try any lesser similar loads? My next will likely be some 125g lead cast RN with 5.8g load.