Handloader Magazine April 2016

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by Greg B.

Hi Sieger,

Thank you for your kind offer. If you could post the mold maker and product number, bullet weight, size and alloy I would be most interested. This will probably be my next bullet casting project

Weiland's article confirmed my developing suspicion that bullet shape is an important variable in loading for the Luger along with the other factors you mentioned. Several years ago a fellow club member gave me some 147 gr. FMJ truncated cone ammunition to try in my 1937 Mauser as it worked well in his 1916 DWM. It also worked well in the Mauser which was continually jamming for one reason or another.

Hope you can post that mold information and I look forward to your comments on the Handloader article.

Rhuff,

I wish I had your intestinal fortitude when it comes to throwing out old gun magazines. I expect I am a chronic pack rat.

Greg B.

Hi,

A few minute phone call would be best for me, particularly if your Mauser Luger is causing you some odd problems.

The 147 gr bullets are way too heavy for the Luger's springs, and I wouldn't suggest shooting them on a regular basis.

I hope we can get in touch.

Sieger