New .30 barrel... - Page 2

Thor · 01-09-2018, 05:17 PM

30 Luger and Target, man that gun shot good.

PRD1 · 01-09-2018, 07:42 PM

A beautiful Luger, and some damn good shooting. I see you list the 93gr. Hornady FMJ as the bullet used - is this bullet still available?

mhb - MIKe

DonVoigt · 01-09-2018, 08:19 PM

If a manufacturer of ammo can sell their loaded ammo and make more profit, what is the incentive to sell just the bullets?

Rick W. · 01-10-2018, 11:07 AM

There are some here that can execute a Luger barrel from a blank. Some basic ideas along with some innovative ideas; tis good to have a platform to show and discuss such things. Never know, such might even stir some thought processes in the younger generation to carry the fire onward.

All in all, the basic slender, graceful taper of the 4 3/4" 30 cal barrel is hard to beat in cosmetics and function. Probably the most beautiful barrel design for the Luger in my opinion.

rhuff · 01-10-2018, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor

30 Luger and Target, man that gun shot good.

Beautiful Luger, and hard to argue with that target. That handload of Unique 5.1gr with a 93gr FMJ bullet is the load that I have settled on for my best load to date. I am loading the Swiss .309 in 93gr FMJ bullet, and the 93gr. LRN .309-.310 in. with this powder charge. It works excellent in my guns.

PRD1 · 01-16-2018, 02:40 PM

G.T. did re-barrel my Luger. He found an excellent replacement .30 barrel and fitted it up - it was also necessary to replace the rearmost toggle segment (with the rear sight) to achieve proper headspace (the one replaced was, itself, a replacement). He provided the toggle replacement, too.
He completed the job in very short order, and the work was perfectly done.
The pistol now performs flawlessly with factory and handloaded ammunition, and shoots very well, indeed.

Well done, G.T.!

PRD1 - mhb - MIke

PRD1 · 01-23-2018, 03:11 PM

I obtained some of the Hornady 90 grain JHP bullets, loaded them with the same components which were used with the Lapua 93 grainers and shot them today... You may consider this a plug for G.T. and his work.

PRD1 - mhb - MIke

DonVoigt · 01-23-2018, 05:57 PM

Nice shooting ; and you have found the combination of barrel, bullet, and powder that really works for your luger!

rhuff · 01-23-2018, 06:58 PM

Hard to fuss with those results......GT strikes again!!!

PRD1 · 01-23-2018, 07:38 PM

And 100% reliable function - in my Luger. Velocity is right at 1100fps - I had intended to chronograph this load today, but it was too darn cold. Still, the 93 grain Lapua was right at that level, and I'm sure the slightly lighter bullet wouldn't be far from it. I'm gonna stock-up on the Hornadys.

PRD1 - mhb - MIke

rbhouston · 02-20-2018, 04:53 PM

OK...I can't figure out how to send G.T. a message. I want to contact him about a new barrel for my 1910 DWM.

Robert

Can I post an email here? rhouston@transervicios.com

CRob · 02-20-2018, 06:41 PM

Go up to the upper right corner under your sign in name you'll see Private message click on that and enter G.T. and ask him what you will. I got my 30 back two weeks ago and I love it.

Rickybill · 08-21-2018, 12:29 PM

For many years I've been shooting Hornady 85gr XTPs, .311" diameter, pushed through a Lee .309" sizing die.
The crimp groove is in the right place, allowing for a roll crimp.
I just bought some 90gr, .309" XTPs, but they don't have a crimp groove.
Somewhat expensive for plinking, but I shoot only 100 rounds a year through my Luger, so no great expense.

01-09-2018, 05:17 PM	#21
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	30 Luger and Target, man that gun shot good. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

01-09-2018, 07:42 PM	#22
PRD1 User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: S.E. AZ Posts: 69 Thanks: 18 Thanked 32 Times in 8 Posts	Thor: A beautiful Luger, and some damn good shooting. I see you list the 93gr. Hornady FMJ as the bullet used - is this bullet still available? mhb - MIKe

01-09-2018, 08:19 PM	#23
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	If a manufacturer of ammo can sell their loaded ammo and make more profit, what is the incentive to sell just the bullets? __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

01-16-2018, 02:40 PM	#26
PRD1 User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: S.E. AZ Posts: 69 Thanks: 18 Thanked 32 Times in 8 Posts	And later... G.T. did re-barrel my Luger. He found an excellent replacement .30 barrel and fitted it up - it was also necessary to replace the rearmost toggle segment (with the rear sight) to achieve proper headspace (the one replaced was, itself, a replacement). He provided the toggle replacement, too. He completed the job in very short order, and the work was perfectly done. The pistol now performs flawlessly with factory and handloaded ammunition, and shoots very well, indeed. Well done, G.T.! PRD1 - mhb - MIke

01-23-2018, 03:11 PM	#27
PRD1 User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: S.E. AZ Posts: 69 Thanks: 18 Thanked 32 Times in 8 Posts	And, the end of the journey... I obtained some of the Hornady 90 grain JHP bullets, loaded them with the same components which were used with the Lapua 93 grainers and shot them today... You may consider this a plug for G.T. and his work. PRD1 - mhb - MIke Attached Thumbnails

01-10-2018, 11:07 AM	#24
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	There are some here that can execute a Luger barrel from a blank. Some basic ideas along with some innovative ideas; tis good to have a platform to show and discuss such things. Never know, such might even stir some thought processes in the younger generation to carry the fire onward. All in all, the basic slender, graceful taper of the 4 3/4" 30 cal barrel is hard to beat in cosmetics and function. Probably the most beautiful barrel design for the Luger in my opinion.

01-23-2018, 05:57 PM	#28
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Nice shooting ; and you have found the combination of barrel, bullet, and powder that really works for your luger! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

01-23-2018, 06:58 PM	#29
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Hard to fuss with those results......GT strikes again!!! __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

01-23-2018, 07:38 PM	#30
PRD1 User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: S.E. AZ Posts: 69 Thanks: 18 Thanked 32 Times in 8 Posts	Yes, indeed! And 100% reliable function - in my Luger. Velocity is right at 1100fps - I had intended to chronograph this load today, but it was too darn cold. Still, the 93 grain Lapua was right at that level, and I'm sure the slightly lighter bullet wouldn't be far from it. I'm gonna stock-up on the Hornadys. PRD1 - mhb - MIke

02-20-2018, 04:53 PM	#31
rbhouston New User Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK...I can't figure out how to send G.T. a message. I want to contact him about a new barrel for my 1910 DWM. Robert Can I post an email here? rhouston@transervicios.com

02-20-2018, 06:41 PM	#32
CRob User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 30 Thanks: 135 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Go up to the upper right corner under your sign in name you'll see Private message click on that and enter G.T. and ask him what you will. I got my 30 back two weeks ago and I love it.

08-21-2018, 12:29 PM	#33
Rickybill User Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	For many years I've been shooting Hornady 85gr XTPs, .311" diameter, pushed through a Lee .309" sizing die. The crimp groove is in the right place, allowing for a roll crimp. I just bought some 90gr, .309" XTPs, but they don't have a crimp groove. Somewhat expensive for plinking, but I shoot only 100 rounds a year through my Luger, so no great expense.