Reloading help for the .30 cal.

[cliffdropover1]

Update number two--basically my reloads suck. The Luger (as I stated earlier) was not designed to shoot hollow points so they like to hang up on the feed ramp. Also, comparing these to factory ammo, my loads are too light. I was lucky to hear from Western Bullet today and hope to get some RNL at .93 grains. When I do, I will try to develop a proper load for my gun.. It does shoot great with factory loads.

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by cliffdropover1

Update number two--basically my reloads suck. The Luger (as I stated earlier) was not designed to shoot hollow points so they like to hang up on the feed ramp. Also, comparing these to factory ammo, my loads are too light. I was lucky to hear from Western Bullet today and hope to get some RNL at .93 grains. When I do, I will try to develop a proper load for my gun.. It does shoot great with factory loads.

Hi,

Many hollow point bullets feed just fine in Lugers!

Please search for the post I did on how to determine proper O.A.L. for a new bullet type. In it, I explain it all.

By the way. DWM did, indeed, make hollow points in 7.65mm, for use in Lugers.

Sieger

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Originally Posted by cliffdropover1

Update number two--basically my reloads suck. The Luger (as I stated earlier) was not designed to shoot hollow points so they like to hang up on the feed ramp. Also, comparing these to factory ammo, my loads are too light. I was lucky to hear from Western Bullet today and hope to get some RNL at .93 grains. When I do, I will try to develop a proper load for my gun.. It does shoot great with factory loads.

Glad that you finally got in contact with Western bullets. I have loaded a fair amount of their bullets with good results.

If you measure the Western Bullet LRN, you will find a diameter in the .310-.312in. range(+/-). They work out well in the original(generous) Luger barrels.....not so much in my Bar-Sto barrels in 30 Luger that are not bored oversize, actually, quite tight.

I load these bullets as long as possible(OAL). I seat them to where the case mouth is just covering the lube groove. Since the 30 Luger head spaces on the case shoulder, and not the case mouth, your taper crimp is not as critical, but don't overcrimp them. They function well for me, and I hope that they do for you also.

Keep us informed.

[LU1900]

You can't find fiocchi bullets ?
I use them , work nicely

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Originally Posted by LU1900

You can't find fiocchi bullets ?
I use them , work nicely

I really wish that we could purchase Fiocchi 93gr FMJ bullets in the USA, but they are not available here. We can only purchase the Fiocchi ammo loaded with these bullets. I would purchase a lot of them in a heartbeat if they were available at a decent price point.