Power of P-08 ammo in the 1920's

[Sieger]

Hi:

Here is an answer to your specific question.

German Army loads for the 9mm, were, through WWII, 123 gr. bullet at 1,076 fps. This was the standard brass cased load for pistol usage, not to be confused with the steel cased iron core bullet ammo used in the SMGs.

The standard NATO load of today is 117 grs at 1,260 fps.

You can do the math, but beware of shooting modern "HOT" ammo through your vintage Luger.

Sieger

[jdickson397]

Sieger, do you have the specs on the 1920's version of 7.65mm ammo? I know it used a 93 grain FMJ bullet but what was the muzzle velocity in feet per second?

I have a 30 Luger Browning Hi Power and have found the Hornady 90 grain XTP(it's a JHP in ,309 diameter) loads well. Also have some 93 grain LRN bullets that have some good loadings. I wanted to ocmpare the original ammo specs to these loads. Thanks.

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by jdickson397

Sieger, do you have the specs on the 1920's version of 7.65mm ammo? I know it used a 93 grain FMJ bullet but what was the muzzle velocity in feet per second?

I have a 30 Luger Browning Hi Power and have found the Hornady 90 grain XTP(it's a JHP in ,309 diameter) loads well. Also have some 93 grain LRN bullets that have some good loadings. I wanted to ocmpare the original ammo specs to these loads. Thanks.

Hi:

From the original German sources I find the following for the 7.65mm:

DWM Production (Pre WWI)

Vel. at 33 feet, 1,150 fps (350 m.)

Mauser Produced Pistols (Pre WWII)

Vel. (unlisted test distance) 1,188 fps (361 m)

I hope this info helps!!

Sieger