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mrerick · 08-23-2025, 05:27 PM

I also would recommend jacketed 115gn bullets as a first choice, and 124gn jacketed bullets as a second choice.

Winchester 231 / Hogdgon HP-38 (same powder) is a good choice for pistol cartridge power and speed. Load to the middle of standard velocity loads.

The Luger is a balanced action, so if you encounter cycling problems make small adjustments to your powder load within the standard velocity range.

Do not risk your Luger with unknown bullets and cartridge formulae that may create high pressure.

Note that undercharging a cartridge can also create overpressure because of the engagement of the bullet ogive with the leade into the rifling.

08-23-2025, 05:27 PM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	I also would recommend jacketed 115gn bullets as a first choice, and 124gn jacketed bullets as a second choice. Winchester 231 / Hogdgon HP-38 (same powder) is a good choice for pistol cartridge power and speed. Load to the middle of standard velocity loads. The Luger is a balanced action, so if you encounter cycling problems make small adjustments to your powder load within the standard velocity range. Do not risk your Luger with unknown bullets and cartridge formulae that may create high pressure. Note that undercharging a cartridge can also create overpressure because of the engagement of the bullet ogive with the leade into the rifling. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.