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PRD1 · 01-05-2018, 05:26 PM

Thanks for the thoughts.
Actually, I did think about making a new barrel, or simply using a .30" or 7.65mm caliber rifle barrel as a blank (and I have numerous take-off barrels of commercial and MILSURP types, as well as NOS surplus barrels and cutoff pieces of all sorts). But, then I thought: Naah. Still, when I get the replacement barrel, I may get motivated to try re-lining the old one.
I actually have re-barreled a couple of Lugers - 9mms - with the Numrich barrels (for other folks), and had no problems with them.
I have many 'projects' lying around the shop which, if I'm honest, aren't likely to get done soon, if ever (these are all my own stuff, not anyone else's).
As to the bullet and seating issue: I can make or alter an expander, and may yet do so, depending on what bullets are available and their actual diameter. The problem with the Lapuas (which do have a crimping groove) is that, while nominally of .309" (correct for the .30 Luger) diameter, they actually measure a tad under .308". Eventually, I hope to find a ready supply of a more suitable bullet.
I guess what it boils down to is motivation, of which I have a noticeably reduced supply, versus available options for getting the desired result with less effort.

PRD1 - mhb - MIke

01-05-2018, 05:26 PM	#15
PRD1 User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: S.E. AZ Posts: 69 Thanks: 18 Thanked 32 Times in 8 Posts	Rick W.: Thanks for the thoughts. Actually, I did think about making a new barrel, or simply using a .30" or 7.65mm caliber rifle barrel as a blank (and I have numerous take-off barrels of commercial and MILSURP types, as well as NOS surplus barrels and cutoff pieces of all sorts). But, then I thought: Naah. Still, when I get the replacement barrel, I may get motivated to try re-lining the old one. I actually have re-barreled a couple of Lugers - 9mms - with the Numrich barrels (for other folks), and had no problems with them. I have many 'projects' lying around the shop which, if I'm honest, aren't likely to get done soon, if ever (these are all my own stuff, not anyone else's). As to the bullet and seating issue: I can make or alter an expander, and may yet do so, depending on what bullets are available and their actual diameter. The problem with the Lapuas (which do have a crimping groove) is that, while nominally of .309" (correct for the .30 Luger) diameter, they actually measure a tad under .308". Eventually, I hope to find a ready supply of a more suitable bullet. I guess what it boils down to is motivation, of which I have a noticeably reduced supply, versus available options for getting the desired result with less effort. PRD1 - mhb - MIke