Reloading 30 Luger Powder Tube

BobP · 09-13-2024, 03:20 PM

I have a Dillon RL1100 Progressive Press. I am currently reloading for 30 Lugar, 7.65X21 with an old RCBS Rockchucker single stage press. I would like to speed up the process by using the Dillon. I cannot find a powder drop tube that will work with the Dillon Powder measurer. Will a powder drop tube for .223 work or does anyone have a suggestion?
P.S I am brand new to your forum and a first time Luger owner, fabulous gun!
Thanks!

rhuff · 09-13-2024, 05:15 PM

I have reloaded a "ton" of 30 Luger brass with my Dillon press,......but it is a 650 model. I have never owned, or used a model 1100. Have you contacted Dillon here in Phoenix Az. They are great people to deal with, and very helpful. Just a thought.

BobP · 09-15-2024, 01:31 PM

Yes I did, it was the first thing I did in an attempt to locate a proper powder tube. They told me that they did not make a drop tube for the 30 Luger.
When you use your Dillon, what drop tube do you use?

rhuff · 09-15-2024, 03:37 PM

The 650 press uses the drop tube that came with the 30 Luger conversion kit. I have no idea if it is also used in other caliber conversions or not. Obviously it is the correct size to just enter the re-sized 30 Luger brass neck and deliver the powder charge. I have no idea just what setup the 1100 press utilizes. Sorry I can't be more help.

BobP · 09-15-2024, 04:25 PM

Interesting, a phone call to Dillon about the 30m Luger and I was told that there is no conversion kit for the 30 Luger. I will have to call somebody who knows what they are talking about.

Thanks for your help!!

rhuff · 09-16-2024, 04:14 PM

Bob,

The Dillon 650 conversion kit is for "30 Luger-30 Mauser" #21107. I hope this will help.

Patrick Sweeney · 09-19-2024, 04:59 PM

You're probably looking for the Dillon powder funnel # 12845, for a .32 handgun.

https://www.dillonprecision.com/s000233

Kiwi · 09-20-2024, 09:02 AM

I do not think a case mouth expansion of .32 is good for a .30 case.

Patrick Sweeney · 09-20-2024, 11:57 AM

The powder funnel is most likely (I don't have one to measure, but I will soon) made for a bullet in the .312" diameter or so. Which is close to what .30 Luger projectiles would be.

It may require some polishing-down, or a quick trip onto a lathe, but it could be made to work.

When it comes to loading the .30 Luger, some modifications and adjustments are to be expected.

ithacaartist · 09-21-2024, 02:01 AM

.32 ACP = 7.65 x 17, .30 Luger = 7.65 x 21, so you should be fine.

BobP · 09-21-2024, 02:07 PM

I finally got someone at Dillon who knows their business. The proper part is #12845 for .32 handgun. I have loaded for the 30 Luger on a RCBS, single stage, 55 Yr. old press,
a Rockchucker, but I wanted to speed up the process. The drop tube is on the way.
Thanks for everybody's help!!

rhuff · 09-21-2024, 04:25 PM

I love it when a plan comes together......Congrats!!

09-15-2024, 03:37 PM	#4
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 971 Times in 716 Posts	The 650 press uses the drop tube that came with the 30 Luger conversion kit. I have no idea if it is also used in other caliber conversions or not. Obviously it is the correct size to just enter the re-sized 30 Luger brass neck and deliver the powder charge. I have no idea just what setup the 1100 press utilizes. Sorry I can't be more help. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

09-16-2024, 04:14 PM	#6
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 971 Times in 716 Posts	Bob, The Dillon 650 conversion kit is for "30 Luger-30 Mauser" #21107. I hope this will help. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

09-21-2024, 02:01 AM	#10
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,339 Thanks: 7,261 Thanked 2,564 Times in 1,362 Posts	.32 ACP = 7.65 x 17, .30 Luger = 7.65 x 21, so you should be fine. __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

09-13-2024, 03:20 PM	#1
BobP New User Join Date: Sep 2024 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Reloading 30 Luger Powder Tube I have a Dillon RL1100 Progressive Press. I am currently reloading for 30 Lugar, 7.65X21 with an old RCBS Rockchucker single stage press. I would like to speed up the process by using the Dillon. I cannot find a powder drop tube that will work with the Dillon Powder measurer. Will a powder drop tube for .223 work or does anyone have a suggestion? P.S I am brand new to your forum and a first time Luger owner, fabulous gun! Thanks!

09-13-2024, 05:15 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 971 Times in 716 Posts	I have reloaded a "ton" of 30 Luger brass with my Dillon press,......but it is a 650 model. I have never owned, or used a model 1100. Have you contacted Dillon here in Phoenix Az. They are great people to deal with, and very helpful. Just a thought. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

09-15-2024, 01:31 PM	#3
BobP New User Join Date: Sep 2024 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes I did, it was the first thing I did in an attempt to locate a proper powder tube. They told me that they did not make a drop tube for the 30 Luger. When you use your Dillon, what drop tube do you use?

09-15-2024, 04:25 PM	#5
BobP New User Join Date: Sep 2024 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting, a phone call to Dillon about the 30m Luger and I was told that there is no conversion kit for the 30 Luger. I will have to call somebody who knows what they are talking about. Thanks for your help!!

09-19-2024, 04:59 PM	#7
Patrick Sweeney User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 25 Posts	You're probably looking for the Dillon powder funnel # 12845, for a .32 handgun. https://www.dillonprecision.com/s000233

09-20-2024, 09:02 AM	#8
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 303 Thanks: 213 Thanked 434 Times in 171 Posts	I do not think a case mouth expansion of .32 is good for a .30 case.

09-20-2024, 11:57 AM	#9
Patrick Sweeney User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 25 Posts	The powder funnel is most likely (I don't have one to measure, but I will soon) made for a bullet in the .312" diameter or so. Which is close to what .30 Luger projectiles would be. It may require some polishing-down, or a quick trip onto a lathe, but it could be made to work. When it comes to loading the .30 Luger, some modifications and adjustments are to be expected.

09-21-2024, 02:07 PM	#11
BobP New User Join Date: Sep 2024 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I finally got someone at Dillon who knows their business. The proper part is #12845 for .32 handgun. I have loaded for the 30 Luger on a RCBS, single stage, 55 Yr. old press, a Rockchucker, but I wanted to speed up the process. The drop tube is on the way. Thanks for everybody's help!!

09-21-2024, 04:25 PM	#12
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 971 Times in 716 Posts	I love it when a plan comes together......Congrats!! __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21