Luger Chambers VS Modern Chambers

[eagle7373]

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For both .30 Luger and .30 Mauser/Tokarev, I use a couple of bullets. The 90 grain .309" Hornady XTP HP works well with 5.0 grains of CFE Pistol Powder in either cartridge. The Luger is a much stronger action than the Mauser so I keep my Mauser loads as mild as possible while reliably functioning the action.
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Doubs,

In your post quoted above, what depths did you seat the bullet to? I also use the Hornady 309 90gr XTP in my 7.65 Lugers, and I seat it to 1.148" COL. For a round nose bullet I might try to get closer to 1.165" but a hollow point is shorter, so I'm thinking 1.148 is about right for that shoulder. It feeds and shoots fine using 4.8 gr Alliant Power Pistol (mild to medium). Would be interested in your COL and your assessment of how CFE Pistol compares.

I have not used the Hornady bullet in my 7.63 Mauser loads. Wasn't sure it would be okay. I use the Sierra 85gr 308 RN soft point seated to 1.370" over 5.1gr of Power Pistol (mild load). Would like to compare your load (COL, recoil) with mine if possible.

Thanks very much for your very helpful info on new versus old pistol chambers.

Glenn