Bullseye for Lugers

Bluto · 08-31-2012, 07:36 PM

Has anyone used Bullseye for their Luger? I have 125gr homemade leads. 3.3gr works in my HI Power but not in my Luger, but 3.6 works good and not too hot. Looking for a few comments.

nukem556 · 09-01-2012, 08:01 PM

Bullseye is a pretty fast burning powder for a Luger....something like Unique or AA#5 or AA#7 would be a better route to go.

Sieger · 09-02-2012, 01:29 AM

Hi:

Bullseye is fast and requires light charges to function your Luger properly.

My accuracy load is 3.7 gr with a 124 or 125 gr bullet. This is a nice light load and will not hurt you Luger.

My best powder with lead bullets has been AA#5. With fmj bullets SR4756 or Power Pistol are highly accurate.

Lugers "like" medium burn rate powders.

Please search my name for several threads dedicated to accurate handloads for the 4 inch Luger.

Good shooting!!

Sieger

rhuff · 09-02-2012, 08:07 PM

I have not tried Bullseye in my 9mm Luger loads, but have used both Red Dot(very similar to BE) and Bullseye in my 30 Luger loads with FMJ and lead bullets with excellent results. Sounds as though you found a load that allows your Luger to cycle, which is great to find.

For my 9mm loads, I usually utilize Unique, or Power Pistol, and have been pleased with the results.

Bluto · 09-02-2012, 08:33 PM

I went down to 3.5 gr. Bullseye and that still worked good. Don't want to stress out my baby (G Date)

Sieger · 09-02-2012, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluto

I went down to 3.5 gr. Bullseye and that still worked good. Don't want to stress out my baby (G Date)

Hi:

If 3.5 will cycle a fully loaded 8 round magazine, go for it!!!

Sieger

rhuff · 09-03-2012, 05:35 PM

Most Luger reloaders attempt to find the softest load that is accurate and will reliably cycle their Luger. I use that Bullseye load (3.5gr)with 200gr PRN in 45ACP and it does wonderfully in my old 1911, and 1911A1s.

08-31-2012, 07:36 PM	#1
Bluto User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bullseye for Lugers Has anyone used Bullseye for their Luger? I have 125gr homemade leads. 3.3gr works in my HI Power but not in my Luger, but 3.6 works good and not too hot. Looking for a few comments.

09-01-2012, 08:01 PM	#2
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	Bullseye is a pretty fast burning powder for a Luger....something like Unique or AA#5 or AA#7 would be a better route to go.

09-02-2012, 01:29 AM	#3
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Hi: Bullseye is fast and requires light charges to function your Luger properly. My accuracy load is 3.7 gr with a 124 or 125 gr bullet. This is a nice light load and will not hurt you Luger. My best powder with lead bullets has been AA#5. With fmj bullets SR4756 or Power Pistol are highly accurate. Lugers "like" medium burn rate powders. Please search my name for several threads dedicated to accurate handloads for the 4 inch Luger. Good shooting!! Sieger

09-02-2012, 08:07 PM	#4
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	I have not tried Bullseye in my 9mm Luger loads, but have used both Red Dot(very similar to BE) and Bullseye in my 30 Luger loads with FMJ and lead bullets with excellent results. Sounds as though you found a load that allows your Luger to cycle, which is great to find. For my 9mm loads, I usually utilize Unique, or Power Pistol, and have been pleased with the results.

09-02-2012, 08:33 PM	#5
Bluto User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bullseye for lugers I went down to 3.5 gr. Bullseye and that still worked good. Don't want to stress out my baby (G Date)

09-03-2012, 05:35 PM	#7
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Most Luger reloaders attempt to find the softest load that is accurate and will reliably cycle their Luger. I use that Bullseye load (3.5gr)with 200gr PRN in 45ACP and it does wonderfully in my old 1911, and 1911A1s.