Range report

Steve Richards · 06-13-2003, 02:49 AM

I got a chance to fire my Mauser Parabellum .30cal today with some new ammo. I purchased some 95gr FMJ from a loader that I had tried in the past with my 1906. It functioned flawlessly! <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" />

As Dwight can testify, soft lead tips did not work at all in this gun. They would not even move up in the magazine column.

What a difference the right loading makes! The price was not too bad at $80.00/250. I did not get a chance to try it in the new stainless model.

There were two ladies doing some stream sampling close by that were upset with the shooting so I told them I would leave and said that I was sorry for making them nervous. I could have pressed the issue and stayed but thought that it was more polite to leave even if it was public land.

Dwight Gruber · 06-13-2003, 10:29 AM

Steve, congratulations, glad to hear that the solution was so simple.

--Dwight

Frank · 06-13-2003, 01:43 PM

Steve, isn't it nice when a plan comes together!! Nice and easy solution - GREAT!!!

stymie · 06-13-2003, 03:44 PM

The Mauser Parabellums are incredibly accurate pistols. I have a MP P.08 frame with grip safety & 6" bbl. in 9mm. The sights are dead-on at 25m using Winchester bulk-pack 115gr fmj ammo. The Mec-Gar mags work every bit as good as the OEM Mausers.

AGE · 06-13-2003, 11:46 PM

Agree on 9 mm and Walleymart ammo. $25 per 250 rounds. Wowee!!

Morris Gardner · 06-14-2003, 11:51 AM

Any suggestions as to good commercial load and source for .30? The less expensive the better.

Thanks!

Vlim · 06-16-2003, 12:05 PM

I believe S&B carries .30 as well. Never had complaints about the S&B 9mm. The Mec-Gar magazines may need some tinkering in some guns. My 1906 pattern Dutch luger doesn't like them yet, I think bending the feed lips outwards slightly will do the trick.

AGE · 06-16-2003, 11:39 PM

My mismatched Frankenluger hated Mec-Gar magazines and only worked with a cruddy old German magazine. My 1915 DWM and 1936 Mauser love the Mec-Gars and work 100% with them.

Vlim · 06-17-2003, 11:01 AM

Could it be that a mismatched frame/receiver combo doesn't quite meet the tolerances of a matched frame/receiver combo?

Pete Ebbink · 06-20-2003, 11:50 AM

Gerben,

Please check your Private Messages...

Thanks,

Pete...

06-13-2003, 02:49 AM	#1
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Range report I got a chance to fire my Mauser Parabellum .30cal today with some new ammo. I purchased some 95gr FMJ from a loader that I had tried in the past with my 1906. It functioned flawlessly! <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> As Dwight can testify, soft lead tips did not work at all in this gun. They would not even move up in the magazine column. What a difference the right loading makes! The price was not too bad at $80.00/250. I did not get a chance to try it in the new stainless model. There were two ladies doing some stream sampling close by that were upset with the shooting so I told them I would leave and said that I was sorry for making them nervous. I could have pressed the issue and stayed but thought that it was more polite to leave even if it was public land.

06-13-2003, 03:44 PM	#4
stymie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KC,MO USA Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Mauser Parabellums are incredibly accurate pistols. I have a MP P.08 frame with grip safety & 6" bbl. in 9mm. The sights are dead-on at 25m using Winchester bulk-pack 115gr fmj ammo. The Mec-Gar mags work every bit as good as the OEM Mausers. __________________ "Irony can be pretty ironic!"

06-13-2003, 11:46 PM	#5
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Agree on 9 mm and Walleymart ammo. $25 per 250 rounds. Wowee!! __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member

06-16-2003, 11:39 PM	#8
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My mismatched Frankenluger hated Mec-Gar magazines and only worked with a cruddy old German magazine. My 1915 DWM and 1936 Mauser love the Mec-Gars and work 100% with them. __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member

06-13-2003, 10:29 AM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Steve, congratulations, glad to hear that the solution was so simple. --Dwight

06-13-2003, 01:43 PM	#3
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Steve, isn't it nice when a plan comes together!! Nice and easy solution - GREAT!!!

06-14-2003, 11:51 AM	#6
Morris Gardner User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any suggestions as to good commercial load and source for .30? The less expensive the better. Thanks!

06-16-2003, 12:05 PM	#7
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,034 Thanks: 1,020 Thanked 3,882 Times in 1,186 Posts	I believe S&B carries .30 as well. Never had complaints about the S&B 9mm. The Mec-Gar magazines may need some tinkering in some guns. My 1906 pattern Dutch luger doesn't like them yet, I think bending the feed lips outwards slightly will do the trick.

06-17-2003, 11:01 AM	#9
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,034 Thanks: 1,020 Thanked 3,882 Times in 1,186 Posts	Could it be that a mismatched frame/receiver combo doesn't quite meet the tolerances of a matched frame/receiver combo?

06-20-2003, 11:50 AM	#10
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Gerben, Please check your Private Messages... Thanks, Pete...