25 Luger

sheepherder · 05-22-2018, 10:18 PM

What American Handgunner article is that???

I did/do have a .256/30 Mauser C96 that I did years ago. Uses the Hornady 60gr JFP #2510 bullet. Clymer ground the reamer. Still have the barreled upper but passed the C96 on. Flat shooting; loud crack.

The barrel was originally much longer but I cut it back and re-chambered it. My cartridges were made from .223 Remington brass cut down and reformed in a .256 Winchester Magnum sizing/reloading die. Chamber cut with a .256 Winchester Magnum chambering finishing reamer.

Bullet, cartridge, comparison of .256 and .30 Mauser barrels, reamer, and barreled receiver. The #2510 bullets still show up on GB and eBay frequently.

rhuff · 05-23-2018, 03:30 PM

Hey Rick,

I am also interested in what issue of American Handgunner Mag that you found said article. Sounds most alluring.

Rick W. · 05-23-2018, 05:04 PM

PM or email on link sent to sheepherder and rhuff.

If one googles "American Handgunner 25 luger" it will come up as well. Not often see a Luger in that caliber and octagon barrel yet.

05-22-2018, 10:18 PM	#1
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,195 Thanks: 1,411 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	What American Handgunner article is that??? I did/do have a .256/30 Mauser C96 that I did years ago. Uses the Hornady 60gr JFP #2510 bullet. Clymer ground the reamer. Still have the barreled upper but passed the C96 on. Flat shooting; loud crack. The barrel was originally much longer but I cut it back and re-chambered it. My cartridges were made from .223 Remington brass cut down and reformed in a .256 Winchester Magnum sizing/reloading die. Chamber cut with a .256 Winchester Magnum chambering finishing reamer. Bullet, cartridge, comparison of .256 and .30 Mauser barrels, reamer, and barreled receiver. The #2510 bullets still show up on GB and eBay frequently. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter... Last edited by sheepherder; 05-23-2018 at 09:26 AM.

05-23-2018, 03:30 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,305 Thanks: 2,735 Thanked 991 Times in 727 Posts	Hey Rick, I am also interested in what issue of American Handgunner Mag that you found said article. Sounds most alluring. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

05-23-2018, 05:04 PM	#3
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	PM or email on link sent to sheepherder and rhuff. If one googles "American Handgunner 25 luger" it will come up as well. Not often see a Luger in that caliber and octagon barrel yet.