30 LUGER Ammo

brokedown48 · 03-03-2013, 07:38 AM

I know this is probably not the best place to post this, but I didn't know where & this is where I got help Academy has Fiocchi 30 LUGER ammo for $ 24.99 . I have never seen it there before & they had lot's of it on the shelf ( also had 38 short colt ) don't know if this is a good price or not, but just thought I would let ya'll know, guess it would help if I said where it was
Academy League City, Texas hopes this helps someone

DavidJayUden · 03-03-2013, 08:42 AM

Thank you.
dju

sheepherder · 03-03-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by brokedown48

I know this is probably not the best place to post this, but I didn't know where & this is where I got help Academy has Fiocchi 30 LUGER ammo for $ 24.99 ...
Academy League City, Texas

For a 50 rd box, that's pretty good. Fiocchi makes two different bullet types in 7.65 Parabellum IIRC. 93gr FMJ is the type of choice.

If they have a great many boxes, you might make a few bucks by buying 10 or 20 boxes and sell them here. Won't make you rich but would benefit several members.

brokedown48 · 03-03-2013, 01:16 PM

if anybody wants any, I don't mind going & getting it, let me know, ya'll helped me, don't mind returning the favor

rhuff · 03-03-2013, 04:51 PM

I have been purchasing my new Fiocchi 30 Luger ammo from Able's Sporting Goods somewhere in Texas, I just don't remember exactly where. I purchase it 500 rounds at a time, and can beat that price by a few dollars/box. I have to pay shipping, but not sales tax.

sheepherder · 03-03-2013, 08:37 PM

Able Ammo

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/fioc...x-p-89498.html

Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics Specialty Ammunition 765A, 30 Luger, Metal Case, 93 GR, 1200 fps, 50 Rd/bx

Price: $24.86
Bulk Price: 10+ $23.62 each

If I were to order 500 rds, it would last me two lifetimes...(I reload!)...

tomaustin · 03-03-2013, 09:28 PM

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sheepherder · 03-03-2013, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhuff

I have been purchasing my new Fiocchi 30 Luger ammo from Able's Sporting Goods...I purchase it 500 rounds at a time...I have to pay shipping, but not sales tax.

How much did 500 rds weigh??? Did it come UPS/USPS/FedEx???

brokedown48 · 03-03-2013, 10:30 PM

well I was close to academy & picked up 4 boxes, guess I should have looked at posts before I left, anyway if anyone wants em I got em, don't know how much shipping would be, if not I will try & get rid of em at next gun show, or maybe just get a 30 LUGER

sheepherder · 03-03-2013, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokedown48

well I was close to academy & picked up 4 boxes, guess I should have looked at posts before I left, anyway if anyone wants em I got em, don't know how much shipping would be, if not I will try & get rid of em at next gun show, or maybe just get a 30 LUGER

Well, I got you into this, so I'll take two boxes; shoot me an email and we'll figure out the logistics...

brokedown48 · 03-03-2013, 11:29 PM

Postino, I just noticed you are way up there, shipping would way too much, I will get rid of em . no big deal

CAP Black · 03-03-2013, 11:39 PM

If allowed to ship USPS they should fit in a $ 5.95 "If it fits it ships" box. If so I'll take four boxes.
I'm at jack@pfrealty.net
Thanks
Jack

rhuff · 03-04-2013, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by postino

Able Ammo

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/fioc...x-p-89498.html

Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics Specialty Ammunition 765A, 30 Luger, Metal Case, 93 GR, 1200 fps, 50 Rd/bx

Price: $24.86
Bulk Price: 10+ $23.62 each

If I were to order 500 rds, it would last me two lifetimes...(I reload!)...

The price has gone up since my last purchase by about $3.00/box when ordering 500 rounds.

The Fiocchi ammo was sent UPS ground, and the weight was 12lbs. From Texas to Southern Az., the shipping was $14.75.

All total for ammo and shipping was $217.75.

I also reload 30 Luger, but I own one handgun that I converted to 30 Luger from 40cal(Colt Defender), and it will only feed correctly with the Fiocchi ammo. I can not purchase that bullet profile anywhere.....The Hornady, Speer, and LRN bullets that I load with just won't feed in this gun.

sheepherder · 03-04-2013, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhuff

I also reload 30 Luger, but I own one handgun that I converted to 30 Luger from 40cal(Colt Defender), and it will only feed correctly with the Fiocchi ammo. I can not purchase that bullet profile anywhere.....The Hornady, Speer, and LRN bullets that I load with just won't feed in this gun.

I converted a Star BM, a 1911, a couple of Walther P-38's, and am looking at another conversion...Haven't had any problems with a bottleneck 7.65 Parabellum feeding in a pistol offered in/developed for 9mm...

Maybe a feed ramp challenge...

(I have no idea what a Colt Defender is)

Edit: I don't load lead bullets except in .45 ACP...FMJ all the way!

ithacaartist · 03-04-2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

(I have no idea what a Colt Defender is)

Postie, the defender is the 1911 style with around a 3" barrel. A friend of mine refers to this type as a "flame thrower'"

rhuff · 03-05-2013, 04:13 PM

The Colt Defender is what some firearm companys refer to as an Ultra Compact model.....3in BBl. It is a feed ramp issue with the 30 luger, but I don't want to alter the feed ramp, so I can convert back with a bbl. and spring change.

The Fiocchi bullet(FMJ) has a correct profile to strike the feed ramp, and continue the feeding process. The profile of the 86gr Hornady, the 86gr Sierra JSP, and Western Bullet Co. LRN will strike the feed ramp and jam the process. Changing OAL does not seem to help much. Those loads also exhibit setback of the bullet when it jams into the feed ramp, which is not desirable in my way of thinking.

At least I found one load that works good in this conversion.

03-03-2013, 07:38 AM	#1
brokedown48 User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	30 LUGER Ammo I know this is probably not the best place to post this, but I didn't know where & this is where I got help Academy has Fiocchi 30 LUGER ammo for $ 24.99 . I have never seen it there before & they had lot's of it on the shelf ( also had 38 short colt ) don't know if this is a good price or not, but just thought I would let ya'll know, guess it would help if I said where it was Academy League City, Texas hopes this helps someone

03-03-2013, 08:37 PM	#6
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,183 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	Able Ammo http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/fioc...x-p-89498.html Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics Specialty Ammunition 765A, 30 Luger, Metal Case, 93 GR, 1200 fps, 50 Rd/bx Price: $24.86 Bulk Price: 10+ $23.62 each If I were to order 500 rds, it would last me two lifetimes...(I reload!)... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter... Last edited by sheepherder; 03-03-2013 at 09:38 PM.

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tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	i am north of you about 60 miles...i'll check up my way.. ..

03-03-2013, 10:30 PM	#9
brokedown48 User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	ammo well I was close to academy & picked up 4 boxes, guess I should have looked at posts before I left, anyway if anyone wants em I got em, don't know how much shipping would be, if not I will try & get rid of em at next gun show, or maybe just get a 30 LUGER

03-03-2013, 11:29 PM	#11
brokedown48 User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	ammo Postino, I just noticed you are way up there, shipping would way too much, I will get rid of em . no big deal

03-03-2013, 08:42 AM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Thank you. dju

03-03-2013, 01:16 PM	#4
brokedown48 User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	if anybody wants any, I don't mind going & getting it, let me know, ya'll helped me, don't mind returning the favor

03-03-2013, 04:51 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	I have been purchasing my new Fiocchi 30 Luger ammo from Able's Sporting Goods somewhere in Texas, I just don't remember exactly where. I purchase it 500 rounds at a time, and can beat that price by a few dollars/box. I have to pay shipping, but not sales tax.

03-03-2013, 11:39 PM	#12
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	If allowed to ship USPS they should fit in a $ 5.95 "If it fits it ships" box. If so I'll take four boxes. I'm at jack@pfrealty.net Thanks Jack

03-05-2013, 04:13 PM	#16
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	The Colt Defender is what some firearm companys refer to as an Ultra Compact model.....3in BBl. It is a feed ramp issue with the 30 luger, but I don't want to alter the feed ramp, so I can convert back with a bbl. and spring change. The Fiocchi bullet(FMJ) has a correct profile to strike the feed ramp, and continue the feeding process. The profile of the 86gr Hornady, the 86gr Sierra JSP, and Western Bullet Co. LRN will strike the feed ramp and jam the process. Changing OAL does not seem to help much. Those loads also exhibit setback of the bullet when it jams into the feed ramp, which is not desirable in my way of thinking. At least I found one load that works good in this conversion.