Reloading help for the .30 cal.

rhuff · 08-05-2014, 06:07 PM

I have been loading 30 Luger for quite some time, but have only have a few loadings for Bullseye powder. I have used a number of different powders in trying to find "THE" perfect powder for my brass and handguns. Some time ago I tried a slower powder(Unique) and find, for me, more reliable results than with the fast powders like Bullseye, and Red Dot.

DOUBLE CHECK MY NUMBERS BEFORE USING THEM. START 10% LOWER FOR STARTING LOAD AND WORK UP!!!

(1) Western Bullet 93gr LRN 4.0gr Bullseye @ OAL 1.150 +/-

(2) Hornady 86gr JSP 4.1gr Bullseye @ OAL 1.158 +/-

(3) Hornady .309in. 92gr JHP with 3.9- 4.2gr Bullseye @ OAL 1.106-1.111 +/-

These are near/at max loads in order to get reliable functioning on MY LUGERS. You Luger may function on lower loadings. Be safe, my friend, and let me know how things go for you.

08-05-2014, 06:07 PM	#11
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,748 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	I have been loading 30 Luger for quite some time, but have only have a few loadings for Bullseye powder. I have used a number of different powders in trying to find "THE" perfect powder for my brass and handguns. Some time ago I tried a slower powder(Unique) and find, for me, more reliable results than with the fast powders like Bullseye, and Red Dot. DOUBLE CHECK MY NUMBERS BEFORE USING THEM. START 10% LOWER FOR STARTING LOAD AND WORK UP!!! (1) Western Bullet 93gr LRN 4.0gr Bullseye @ OAL 1.150 +/- (2) Hornady 86gr JSP 4.1gr Bullseye @ OAL 1.158 +/- (3) Hornady .309in. 92gr JHP with 3.9- 4.2gr Bullseye @ OAL 1.106-1.111 +/- These are near/at max loads in order to get reliable functioning on MY LUGERS. You Luger may function on lower loadings. Be safe, my friend, and let me know how things go for you.