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Unread 03-17-2018, 12:43 AM   #9
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They do. Note how the loader is involved only with the bottom of the shell when you press the handle. The bases of both rounds are the same. The 9mm Luger round was created by extending the .30 Luger's base all the way--just eliminate the bottleneck to allow for a larger bullet.
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