Powders vs Velocity

Thor · 06-11-2002, 05:00 PM

Hugh had posted some chronographed loads and seemed like Hercules (now Alliant) Unique was the best overal for most barrel lengths 4"-8". I am hoping he will repost the info. The interesting thing I remember was that the 6" barrel Lugers produced about the same velocity as the 8" model with standard loadings. A heavy load with slower powder might show more promise in the longer barrel. The heavier barrels seems to need a little more recoil energy to work the action properly. Most Artilleries I fire with standard ammo eject really softly and just drop the empties right at my feet. Easy to collect the brass but just doesn't seem right no me!

Thor · 06-11-2002, 09:54 PM

From Emails with Mr Clark, yeh right....., today indicates tests were only in 7.65 mm Parabellum so perhaps we can get a repeat with the 9mm and request a posting of both caliber results.

kidvett · 06-11-2002, 10:30 PM

I'm using BLUE DOT/ HERCO....Anybody has experience with Winchester powders like 231/ WSL in LUGERS...I had good results with those in 45 autos but didnt tried them in LUGERS... [img]smile.gif[/img]

06-11-2002, 05:00 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Powders vs Velocity Hugh had posted some chronographed loads and seemed like Hercules (now Alliant) Unique was the best overal for most barrel lengths 4"-8". I am hoping he will repost the info. The interesting thing I remember was that the 6" barrel Lugers produced about the same velocity as the 8" model with standard loadings. A heavy load with slower powder might show more promise in the longer barrel. The heavier barrels seems to need a little more recoil energy to work the action properly. Most Artilleries I fire with standard ammo eject really softly and just drop the empties right at my feet. Easy to collect the brass but just doesn't seem right no me! __________________ 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."

06-11-2002, 09:54 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	From Emails with Mr Clark, yeh right....., today indicates tests were only in 7.65 mm Parabellum so perhaps we can get a repeat with the 9mm and request a posting of both caliber results. __________________ 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."

06-11-2002, 10:30 PM	#3
kidvett User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I'm using BLUE DOT/ HERCO....Anybody has experience with Winchester powders like 231/ WSL in LUGERS...I had good results with those in 45 autos but didnt tried them in LUGERS... [img]smile.gif[/img]