25 Luger

Rick W. · 05-22-2018, 09:06 PM

I was looking into rear toggle parts tonight, when my net surfing brought up a custom Luger. A parts gun, but with an octagon, longish barrel in a 30 Luger necked up to 25 caliber. Looked like nice work whomever accomplished that feat, featured a martini cadet rear sight ala artillery type on the barrel. Probably made up by some unknown guy for another unknown shooter type etc etc; craftsmanship/working knowledge is always appreciated.

Article said function was best with 2400 type powders, and the 60 gr Hornady bullet. The 75's, the author deemed were a bit too long for the magazine of the Luger. Touted 1700 fps. 60gr Hornady are sought after by many, guess perhaps 256 or 25-20 type guys; hence kinda hard to find, but casting is still around.

As in most net things, some things are to be pondered as to whether on the beam or not; but was interesting as a wildcat.

For years the 22/30 Luger has been around, always had some issues with feeding in most postings; power for the action without pounding the pistol apart. I have pondered a 6mm or 25 cal myself, but never got out the gate sorta speak. Not sure if a 60 grain would be more better than a 50gr for function, but as usual, the thrill of the hunt, trying things, and enjoying the life we have; still prevails.

I thought that perhaps a few here would find the American Handgunner article interesting. Probably kinda out of reason $-wise for those hiring the work(or finding someone that would attempt such) but the self sufficient group might give it some thought, just something different for a change. Not for everyone obviously.......

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, 09:06 PM	#1
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	25 Luger I was looking into rear toggle parts tonight, when my net surfing brought up a custom Luger. A parts gun, but with an octagon, longish barrel in a 30 Luger necked up to 25 caliber. Looked like nice work whomever accomplished that feat, featured a martini cadet rear sight ala artillery type on the barrel. Probably made up by some unknown guy for another unknown shooter type etc etc; craftsmanship/working knowledge is always appreciated. Article said function was best with 2400 type powders, and the 60 gr Hornady bullet. The 75's, the author deemed were a bit too long for the magazine of the Luger. Touted 1700 fps. 60gr Hornady are sought after by many, guess perhaps 256 or 25-20 type guys; hence kinda hard to find, but casting is still around. As in most net things, some things are to be pondered as to whether on the beam or not; but was interesting as a wildcat. For years the 22/30 Luger has been around, always had some issues with feeding in most postings; power for the action without pounding the pistol apart. I have pondered a 6mm or 25 cal myself, but never got out the gate sorta speak. Not sure if a 60 grain would be more better than a 50gr for function, but as usual, the thrill of the hunt, trying things, and enjoying the life we have; still prevails. I thought that perhaps a few here would find the American Handgunner article interesting. Probably kinda out of reason $-wise for those hiring the work(or finding someone that would attempt such) but the self sufficient group might give it some thought, just something different for a change. Not for everyone obviously.......

05-23-2018, 03:30 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 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

05-22-2018, 10:18 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,181 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,438 Times in 2,327 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, 05:04 PM	#4
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.