Best hand load...Pressure???

unspellable · 06-15-2007, 02:56 PM

Use a standard load, neither hot nor lite. If you have time you can try reducing the load to find the lightest load that wil lbe reliable to save wear and tear. No point in a heavy or hot load, we don't choose to shoot a Luger for its horse power any way.

The idea that the Luger requires a "hot" load for reliability is an urban myth. Most reliability issues stem from buggered magazines, recoil springs that have been tinkered with, or improper dimensions in the cartridge, particularly the OAL. There might be a few due to badly mismatched parts.

The real trick if handloading, is to get the correct OAL which is a bit longer than today's standard stuff.

06-15-2007, 02:56 PM	#4
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 769 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	load Use a standard load, neither hot nor lite. If you have time you can try reducing the load to find the lightest load that wil lbe reliable to save wear and tear. No point in a heavy or hot load, we don't choose to shoot a Luger for its horse power any way. The idea that the Luger requires a "hot" load for reliability is an urban myth. Most reliability issues stem from buggered magazines, recoil springs that have been tinkered with, or improper dimensions in the cartridge, particularly the OAL. There might be a few due to badly mismatched parts. The real trick if handloading, is to get the correct OAL which is a bit longer than today's standard stuff.

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