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by coaspen
Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Safe Hunting Load?
Replies: 11
Views: 6125

Re: Safe Hunting Load?

Thanks
by coaspen
Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Banded Front Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 9552

Re: Banded Front Sight

thanks.
by coaspen
Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:36 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Banded Front Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 9552

Re: Banded Front Sight

Thanks madsenshooter. I'll check eBay.
by coaspen
Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:34 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Banded Front Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 9552

Re: Banded Front Sight

butlersrangers - could you please repost the picture "Krag_with_1905_002.jpg" again. I didn't get it downloaded, and would like to use it when looking for the front sight. Thanks so much.
by coaspen
Sat Sep 09, 2017 12:58 am
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Safe Hunting Load?
Replies: 11
Views: 6125

Re: Safe Hunting Load?

Thanks. I chronographed them out of my short barrel, at 2,265 fps.
by coaspen
Fri Sep 08, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Safe Hunting Load?
Replies: 11
Views: 6125

Re: Safe Hunting Load?

Thanks, all this information helps out considerably. I am new to this, and reacting to the Remington shortage (although I see it is available now). But I won't get caught short again.<br /><br />My 180g velocity goal was 2,265 fps. I want to definitely stay at a safe pressure. The goal on both loads...
by coaspen
Thu Aug 31, 2017 7:30 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Safe Hunting Load?
Replies: 11
Views: 6125

Safe Hunting Load?

I have read through all of the topics here about reloads. They are all very helpful. I am taking the advice and loading the 220 grain Hornady Interlocks, with 40 g of powder. Since I have a short barrel, 18", I am considering 4895 for it's faster burn rate. Should I reduce the powder? I think t...
by coaspen
Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:17 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Banded Front Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 9552

Re: Banded Front Sight

Thanks again
by coaspen
Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:37 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Banded Front Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 9552

Re: Banded Front Sight

'butlersrangers' - Thanks for all the outstanding help. I really appreciate it.<br /><br />I will probably do much of what you are suggesting. To get the action "parts whole" I will purchase a 1896 or 1898 safety that simply pushes into place. I will purchase an 1896 cutoff assembly. (Yes ...
by coaspen
Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Banded Front Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 9552

Re: Banded Front Sight

It looks like there is a pin pushed into the magazine cutoff. Are the missing magazine cutoff and safety, just pushed into the holes? Is there a feature that retains them? If I found another magazine cutoff and safety, could I simply reinstall them? Sorry if these are novice questions.