Krag Collectors Association Forum

An improved version of the Rice sight would be appealing.

I notice there are (2) Williams sights for the Norwegian Krag on Ebay right now, but I prefer a steel sight. Still, ...

The rifle has been pronounced operational by the local gunsmith. Headspace is fine, action is sound. He complimented my cleaning job, and taste in rifles. ;)<br /><br />He also did a "practical" job of fitting the replacement rear trigger guard screw. It still stands a fractional mm proud ...

Excellent info. Thx.

Yes, that was the one I nabbed. I'm curious to examine it. I figured for that price, in that condition, I couldn't go wrong and can resell later if needed.

A machinist friend with a fondness for Krags may be dragged into this project before long.

Recognizing that a Redfield 70NK is probably unobtainable, and unwilling to shell out $$$ for one of the Hauges diopters, I purchased a Lyman 33K online for $74. I'm probably taking a flyer on it. If it doesn't fit the Norwegian, we'll see about fitting it to the shorty US sporter.<br /><br />Also, ...

1/4"x 1 1/2" BSW screws arrived today. Threads are a go!<br /><br />They (one) will need to be shortened by a cm or so, and the screw head dressed, to match the trigger guard. I purchased one cheesehead and one fillister; we'll see which works better. Also have a die in case the machinist ...

Wipe-Out in progress. I'm astonished by the volume of copper fouling and lead coming out of a "clean" barrel. One more foam/wipe cycle, then I'll brush it.

OK, I have the rifle in house. I have given it a once-twice-three times over.<br /><br />I'm pleased, to say the least. What a beautiful, refined action - the machining and scalloping exhibit the type of old world craftsmanship that make me want to do a somersault, if I wouldn't throw out my back, o...

Interesting. Thank you.<br /><br />I'm darn sure I don't want to alter the receiver, so I'd rather modify a receiver base. I suppose that will be somewhere further down the list.<br /><br />I have collet dies, Lapua brass, and 140gr bullets en route. But loading ammo will also be further down the li...

Argh. Still waiting. Drumming my fingers.<br /><br />I did find a source for 1/4" whitworth screws in a variety of lengths, but they are stainless. How to wrap my head around that is a different question.<br /><br />I'm wondering whether a Redfield 102 will work on the Norgie - - the magazine s...

Here's a decent thread from FALfiles regarding handloads for the SAFN:<br /><br />http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225368<br /><br />Click here for more search results from the same forum:<br />https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=fn49+8mm+handloading&ie=UT...