Krag Collectors Association Forum

<blockquote>Since 'RedLeg's' Krag will accept factory .30-40 ammo, the issue is likely just the positioning of the case shoulder.<br /><br />A "designated" altered shell holder, for limited & special use, with this rifle and brass needing the shoulder 'bumped back' a little, is a cheap...

I guess great minds think alike. My buddy who is a machinest/ gunsmith on his stuff said the same thing.

I guess great minds think alike. My buddy who is a machinest/ gunsmith on his stuff said the same thing.

ButlersRanger said it best.<br />"IIRC - 'RedLeg0811' has a model 1899 Krag action with a barrel of "undetermined" origin. The barrel is 22 inches long, has a 'non-arsenal' muzzle-crown, a Springfield 1905 front-sight, and 'buggered-up' rear-sight screw holes. <br /><br />Maybe the ba...

So this is where I stand<br />Factory rounds load<br /><br />old UMC rounds will load<br /><br />Once fired brass in another rifle then resized with (new) RCBS <br />14701 dies will not load.<br /><br />Bought brand new 14701 die and same issue.<br /><br />Found some RP brass in my stash that was ne...

I have three cartridges like that and they all load. Although one is more the cupro.

I also have an Western Super X that has not been shot and it fits fine.

Factory round next to a resized brass.<br />https://martinpaietta.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-j55dKTf/A<br /><br />I was originally given a RCBS set of dies, which is what I used. The dies said 30-40 krag FL. I bought another set from Amazon for $30, which turned out to be the same set and resize...

<blockquote>If a F.L. sizer die is properly made, adjusted, and used with a normal shellholder and adequate lube, it will size cases back to normal spec regardless of them having been fired in an oversized chamber. Barking up that tree ain't going to git nothin'.</blockquote><br /><br />Agreed. I wa...

Well crap. I have the #5 Hornady.

Yes the#7 is RCBS. The RCBS dies don't Say anything about improved. I wouldn't doubt that the casing were shop in an improved or sloppy chamber.

I will get pictures Wed.

I think I found the problem. Someone mentioned the shell holder. I will have to figure out which one I have as it is not marked. I need a #7.

I will try that and report back.