W231 + 115gr FMJ

azlaw · 03-22-2007, 03:48 AM

Armed with the sound advice of those here, I am pleased to report complete success. And the winner is:

115 gr FMJ, 4.5 gr W231, OAL 1.168" (+/- 0.002")

The byf 42 functions perfectly in the shop now; can't wait to get it out to the desert to shoot some common household objects, and maybe a few paper targets as well.

Interestingly, this load will not function in the Browning High Power - will not feed at all. A whole new mystery to sort out.

The Luger is certainly unlike any other pistol I have ever used. Very smooth in operation and firing, with a very good trigger. Quite unlike the Browning designs, I think because so much less mass is in motion to operate the action. I begin to see the attraction...

It is wonderful to have so much expert help available. Thanks!

H

03-22-2007, 03:48 AM	#9
azlaw User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 207 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Armed with the sound advice of those here, I am pleased to report complete success. And the winner is: 115 gr FMJ, 4.5 gr W231, OAL 1.168" (+/- 0.002") The byf 42 functions perfectly in the shop now; can't wait to get it out to the desert to shoot some common household objects, and maybe a few paper targets as well. Interestingly, this load will not function in the Browning High Power - will not feed at all. A whole new mystery to sort out. The Luger is certainly unlike any other pistol I have ever used. Very smooth in operation and firing, with a very good trigger. Quite unlike the Browning designs, I think because so much less mass is in motion to operate the action. I begin to see the attraction... It is wonderful to have so much expert help available. Thanks! H