How To Load the Magazine

alterfritz · 02-26-2009, 05:07 PM

Thanks so far. I have noticed, when comparing different amunition and even the two different types of snap cap dummies I have here, that the overall length differs. It can be seen with the naked eye even (I have a caliper coming in the mail right now so I can't give any measurements yet) so my guess would be this must have something to do with it, as well as the strength of the spring in the magazine. The spring in the original mauser mags that came with my gun are REALLY strong, so I'm using a plastic loading tool there (Sorry Ed, my thumb is a whimp

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I will order some different types of ammunition today and see if that makes any difference. It's just so difficult to get any, it seems that the market was swept empty. I know that the original bullets designed for the P08 were conical so it is my guess that either a conical shape or at least a slimmer long bullet might do the trick. Not sure however, but I will get as many different types as possible and try them out

What do you think about this one: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/AMM431-5.html ? Its a 147gr conical shaped winchester cartridge. I know that the usual weight recommednded is 115gr, but is there anyting that speaks against trying this one?

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02-26-2009, 05:07 PM	#4
alterfritz User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 63 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks so far. I have noticed, when comparing different amunition and even the two different types of snap cap dummies I have here, that the overall length differs. It can be seen with the naked eye even (I have a caliper coming in the mail right now so I can't give any measurements yet) so my guess would be this must have something to do with it, as well as the strength of the spring in the magazine. The spring in the original mauser mags that came with my gun are REALLY strong, so I'm using a plastic loading tool there (Sorry Ed, my thumb is a whimp ) ) I will order some different types of ammunition today and see if that makes any difference. It's just so difficult to get any, it seems that the market was swept empty. I know that the original bullets designed for the P08 were conical so it is my guess that either a conical shape or at least a slimmer long bullet might do the trick. Not sure however, but I will get as many different types as possible and try them out What do you think about this one: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/AMM431-5.html ? Its a 147gr conical shaped winchester cartridge. I know that the usual weight recommednded is 115gr, but is there anyting that speaks against trying this one?