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Sieger · 05-05-2018, 10:18 AM

Hi,

Watch your O. A. L. to avoid jamming!

Proper length for a round nose bullet should be 1.173 inches. See my post on "Determining Proper Cartridge O.A.L.", in this section as a Sticky, or some helpful hints.

Also, either lead or FMJ bullets, up to .311 diameter, work in my 1920 Commercial just fine; so feel free to try some larger diameter ones. This should increase you selection as well.

For powder, I'd give the medium/slow burners a try for accuracy, Power Pistol and HS-6 come to mind. Also, most of the commercial loading data out there is too light to even function a Luger, so be aware of this.

Just some thoughts. PM me if you would like.

Sieger

05-05-2018, 10:18 AM	#6
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,579 Thanks: 2,154 Thanked 402 Times in 251 Posts	Hi, Watch your O. A. L. to avoid jamming! Proper length for a round nose bullet should be 1.173 inches. See my post on "Determining Proper Cartridge O.A.L.", in this section as a Sticky, or some helpful hints. Also, either lead or FMJ bullets, up to .311 diameter, work in my 1920 Commercial just fine; so feel free to try some larger diameter ones. This should increase you selection as well. For powder, I'd give the medium/slow burners a try for accuracy, Power Pistol and HS-6 come to mind. Also, most of the commercial loading data out there is too light to even function a Luger, so be aware of this. Just some thoughts. PM me if you would like. Sieger