.30 Luger 90gr XTP .309 DIA. Load, anyone have one?

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Originally Posted by superhondaz50

Like the title says, I have 90gr xtp bullets for my 30 luger. It's a 1920 commercial with the 3-7/8"ish barrel. I loaded it with 5.0 grains of unique and it wouldn't cycle the action, it would start to cycle and then get stuck on the magazine almost in the lock open position. Anyone have a load/powder for this bullet?
-Thanks!

Hi:

Here's how I'd approach the problem.

First, you need to check OAL. Is your bullet a round nose for a flat point? Please get back to me, as this is a little lesson all in itself (easy after you have mastered it, though)

Second, you need to adjust your charge of powder.
I'd start at about 4.8 grains and advance .1 grain at a time until the pistol would function (hold-open working after single round fired). FYI, reloading manuals are usually a little light for the 7.65 Luger, as I've recently found out that there were weaker actioned pistols also chambered for it.

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