Eureka! Load for my 9mm Luger P0-8

[Bongos]

Eureka! found my pet load for my 1916 DWM 4", 4.3gr of Win 231, federal primers and 115gr Hornady, at 10 yards 5 rounds touching, 4.0-4.1gr not enough to function reliably, 4.7-4.8gr Nice Bark and more recoil.. compariable to Federal Factory. Since my powder thrower cannot be consistent with this powder, if you range form 4.3-4.5 it very reliable with no issue, recoil is mild and book estimate to be around 1000 fps. Note: did not have issues at 4.2gr but since my measure is not consistent, I did not want to go any lower than 4.3... in chance it going into the 4.1 range

I loaded this on a Forster Co-ax single, yea it took an hour for 50 rounds but to know a mild load and not beating up a 95 yr old gun.. Priceless!

Good luck

[gorblimey]

Have you considered casting your own? Very easy on the barrel, and you can really dial them in for the specific firearm.

[Bongos]

Have you considered casting your own? Very easy on the barrel, and you can really dial them in for the specific firearm.

My problem is I have young kids, the other issue is Luger P08 tend to be finicky with lead bullets, not a big deal really as I do not plan on shooting it a lot...