Power of P-08 ammo in the 1920's

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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