30 Luger Reloading Costs

mrerick · 10-15-2016, 11:59 AM

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If considering getting into reloading, it's important to understand that the bottleneck cartridges like the .30 Luger are a bit more complex to reload than straight walled cartridges like the 9mm.

If beginning in reloading, it is wise to first start with straight walled cartridges like the 9mm and .45acp that headspace on the cartridge mouth, and then progress to the bottleneck (which headspace on the neck).

When lubricating bottleneck cartridge cases, ensure that you don't overuse lubricant - which can deform cases under the hydraulic pressure built up in resizing dies.

Many considering reloading for the .30 Luger cartridge have already been reloading other calibers - so the incremental costs are less since dies and components are all that need be acquired.

What are the favorite bullets (currently available) for .30 Luger? Any FMJ in particular?

10-15-2016, 11:59 AM	#15
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	But sheepherder IS Rich!!!!! If considering getting into reloading, it's important to understand that the bottleneck cartridges like the .30 Luger are a bit more complex to reload than straight walled cartridges like the 9mm. If beginning in reloading, it is wise to first start with straight walled cartridges like the 9mm and .45acp that headspace on the cartridge mouth, and then progress to the bottleneck (which headspace on the neck). When lubricating bottleneck cartridge cases, ensure that you don't overuse lubricant - which can deform cases under the hydraulic pressure built up in resizing dies. Many considering reloading for the .30 Luger cartridge have already been reloading other calibers - so the incremental costs are less since dies and components are all that need be acquired. What are the favorite bullets (currently available) for .30 Luger? Any FMJ in particular? __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.