Reliable 9mm Load for the Luger

[Doubs]

Originally Posted by Sieger

Hi, Please see Handloader #326, June 2020, page 20, for a fascinating article on this powder now being marketed by Shooters World Powders as its "Major Pistol" powder. Formerly it was called "Accurate No. 7" (as imported through approximately 2008). Currently it is manufactured by the CZ firm Explosia and is distributed in Europe under the Lovex brand as "D037.1".

This powder is a very fine 9mm Carbine powder quite similar to Vihtavuori 3N37.

Per load data given in the article, for a 4.5 inch pistol barrel, 7 grains yeilds a velocity of 1,029 fps. with a 124 grain bullet.

Please note that this 9mm carbine powder would probably be an excellent powder for the LP-08, as is 3N37

How do you define "middle of the road" please (at what feet per second)? Please remember that the original DWM and German Army load was 123 grain bullet at 1,076 fps from a 100 mm (4 inch) barrel.

Respectfully, Sieger

In past years I used AA #7 extensively in 9mm and .30 Luger as well as .30 Mauser. I found it to be very good and meter through a measure with great consistency. While I currently use Hodgdon CFE Pistol powder, I'll put Shooter's World "Major Pistol" on my list when I place my next order. I've used various SW powders in rifles and it has all worked quire well.

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by Doubs

In past years I used AA #7 extensively in 9mm and .30 Luger as well as .30 Mauser. I found it to be very good and meter through a measure with great consistency. While I currently use Hodgdon CFE Pistol powder, I'll put Shooter's World "Major Pistol" on my list when I place my next order. I've used various SW powders in rifles and it has all worked quire well.

Hi,

I shoot .30 Mauser and 7.62TT frequently, and would appreciate hearing your pet load, with this powder, for them.

Many thanks!


Sieger

[Doubs]

Originally Posted by Sieger

Hi, I shoot .30 Mauser and 7.62TT frequently, and would appreciate hearing your pet load, with this powder, for them. Many thanks! Sieger

It's been a very long time since I've used AA #7 in my Mauser and Tokarev.... or anything else for that matter. I've looked but can't find my data. Sorry.

However, I did check the newest edition of the Sierra loading manual and they list the 85 grain bullet with a starting load of 8.5 grains of AA #7 for 1250 fps from a Vz-52 Czech pistol. The max load was 10.0 grains for 1500 fps.

I personally would NOT start with 8.5 grains for a Broomhandle. I'd try 7.0 grains first and work up if need be. The Vz-52 is a stronger action as I'm sure you know.