Reloading help for the .30 cal.

[rhuff]

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.