Cast bullets for Mauser Parabellum

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Originally Posted by RAY1946

Thanks very much for the loading info! I was thinking along the lines of 4756 or Blue Dot myself, but I will definately give the Accurate #5 a try. I assume your data was established with a 4" barrel, do you Know the approximate groove diameter of your Luger?
I have been toying with the idea of loading one of the 147 gr. bullets. Lyman and RCBS both offer a mold in that size. I would only have to make about 1095 or so to make "Major" in the IDPA league. What a hoot! A 110 year old pistol design competing with the latest and greatest..................................

Hi:

SR 4756 and Power Pistol are the best I have found with 124 gr. FMJ bullets, but only marginal with lead. Search my name and "Good 9mm load in 4 inch barrel" and you will find my specific loads and results.

The Luger was "timed" for 123 gr. FMJTC bullets, so don't expect it to work properly with the heavier bullets. Mine will bearly get by with 130 grs.

Start low and work up until the action will barely work. Keep adding powder until it action outruns the magazine spring. Somewhere between those two extremes, you will find your accuracy load.

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