DWM 30 Luger

Major Tom · 10-22-2019, 10:24 AM

This is a great shooter and very accurate. All matching numbers except magazine which I use Mecgar. I am frustrated with the ejection of spent brass. New 30 Luger brass is fairly expensive, so I need to pick up all my brass. The brass is ejected quite strongly throwing the brass at least 20 feet behind me to my right. Is it possible to tame the ejection of brass? Or do I have to suffer losing 20% of it.

DonVoigt · 10-22-2019, 10:28 AM

Spread an 8x10 ft tarp about 20 feet behind you- a little to the right.

Not much you can do about the ejection, but since you reload- perhaps a little lighter load would
shorten the distance a little?

G.T. · 10-22-2019, 12:06 PM

Major Tom, I can supply you with all the virgin .30 Luger brass you will ever need s at $20.00 per 100 shipped.... let me know if you'd like some... best to all, til....lat'r....GT

[email protected]

DavidJayUden · 10-22-2019, 05:30 PM

Just thinking out loud here, but could a guy take a new injector and carefully fit and file the working Edge to adjust the throw of the empty cases? Also if you install a new wolf spring, or something slightly stronger were used, would that somewhat reduce the trajectory and distance of the empty cases being thrown?
Dju

Doubs · 10-22-2019, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

Just thinking out loud here, but could a guy take a new injector and carefully fit and file the working Edge to adjust the throw of the empty cases? Also if you install a new wolf spring, or something slightly stronger were used, would that somewhat reduce the trajectory and distance of the empty cases being thrown? Dju

The whole ejector is hardened spring steel and I certainly wouldn't advise altering it in any manner.

Changing the recoil spring with a new Wolff spring might - or might not - lessen the distance the empty cases are thrown. It would depend upon the strength of the new spring and if it reduced the speed of the bolt/toggle train as it recoiled; i.e., a stronger spring than is currently in the gun.

mrerick · 10-22-2019, 09:20 PM

The FAQ lists a range of recoil spring strengths that were used in a variety of Luger models. It's defined by wire size and number of turns.

Zorba · 10-23-2019, 02:54 AM

Hey, at least it ejects to the rear, my Nambu with its unobtainium brass ejects merrily to the FRONT!

rhuff · 10-23-2019, 02:50 PM

Losing a % of the brass shot in a well functioning P08 Luger seems to be the "price of doing business"!! Losing 9mm brass is no biggy, but 30 Luger brass is another thing altogether.

CptCurl · 10-24-2019, 05:32 PM

You can buy cases of Prvi ammo for $379 and $16 shipping from SGAmmo.

At less than $.40 per loaded round just relax and let 'em fly!

Curl

4 Scale · 10-24-2019, 11:55 PM

A .30 Parabellum throwing brass that far would make me question if the mainspring is too weak. A too-weak mainspring can potentially cause damage to the pistol. I suggest the "tape test" and agree with the advice to consider experimenting with a heavier main spring or lighter load.

Doubs · 10-25-2019, 03:35 AM

My Lugers in .30 caliber like 5.0 grains of CFE Pistol powder behind bullets between 85 & 90 grains.

Cases are tossed 4 - 8 feet with most 6 feet or less. It's proven to be an accurate, reliable load.

10-22-2019, 10:24 AM	#1
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 227 Times in 124 Posts	DWM 30 Luger This is a great shooter and very accurate. All matching numbers except magazine which I use Mecgar. I am frustrated with the ejection of spent brass. New 30 Luger brass is fairly expensive, so I need to pick up all my brass. The brass is ejected quite strongly throwing the brass at least 20 feet behind me to my right. Is it possible to tame the ejection of brass? Or do I have to suffer losing 20% of it. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

10-22-2019, 10:28 AM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Spread an 8x10 ft tarp about 20 feet behind you- a little to the right. Not much you can do about the ejection, but since you reload- perhaps a little lighter load would shorten the distance a little? __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

10-22-2019, 12:06 PM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,507 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,653 Times in 1,004 Posts	.30 brass Major Tom, I can supply you with all the virgin .30 Luger brass you will ever need s at $20.00 per 100 shipped.... let me know if you'd like some... best to all, til....lat'r....GT [email protected]

10-22-2019, 09:20 PM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	The FAQ lists a range of recoil spring strengths that were used in a variety of Luger models. It's defined by wire size and number of turns. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-23-2019, 02:50 PM	#8
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Losing a % of the brass shot in a well functioning P08 Luger seems to be the "price of doing business"!! Losing 9mm brass is no biggy, but 30 Luger brass is another thing altogether. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

10-22-2019, 05:30 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Just thinking out loud here, but could a guy take a new injector and carefully fit and file the working Edge to adjust the throw of the empty cases? Also if you install a new wolf spring, or something slightly stronger were used, would that somewhat reduce the trajectory and distance of the empty cases being thrown? Dju

10-23-2019, 02:54 AM	#7
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	Hey, at least it ejects to the rear, my Nambu with its unobtainium brass ejects merrily to the FRONT!

10-24-2019, 05:32 PM	#9
CptCurl User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Botetourt County, Virginia Posts: 120 Thanks: 93 Thanked 140 Times in 46 Posts	You can buy cases of Prvi ammo for $379 and $16 shipping from SGAmmo. At less than $.40 per loaded round just relax and let 'em fly! Curl

10-24-2019, 11:55 PM	#10
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	A .30 Parabellum throwing brass that far would make me question if the mainspring is too weak. A too-weak mainspring can potentially cause damage to the pistol. I suggest the "tape test" and agree with the advice to consider experimenting with a heavier main spring or lighter load.

10-25-2019, 03:35 AM	#11
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,698 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,687 Times in 554 Posts	My Lugers in .30 caliber like 5.0 grains of CFE Pistol powder behind bullets between 85 & 90 grains. Cases are tossed 4 - 8 feet with most 6 feet or less. It's proven to be an accurate, reliable load.