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by MosbyRidge
Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:21 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: First Time Krag Shooter
Replies: 17
Views: 2912

Re: First Time Krag Shooter

I spent a good hour or two going back and forth scraping mostly layers of finish from the high spots. The receiver makes better contact with the stock now but I don't know that it will change the point of impact. If it doesn't, I may go arts and crafts on it with a tall front post made of an Indian ...
by MosbyRidge
Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:21 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: First Time Krag Shooter
Replies: 17
Views: 2912

Re: First Time Krag Shooter

Sorry for the delayed response. I have since lamp blacked the barreled receiver and to me this spot near the barrel band seems to be the culprit. What do you think? Should I file away a little wood, rinse, and repeat? Also I did not have the action screwed in through the trigger guard. I only set it...
by MosbyRidge
Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:15 am
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: First Time Krag Shooter
Replies: 17
Views: 2912

Re: First Time Krag Shooter

I went out shooting again today and at 300 yards I had to hold about 2 feet under on the 100 yard setting. Surely something is out of wack. From the front of the wood there is gap under the barrel, but the barrel is supported on the sides. Really not sure where to start with this one. Other than a t...
by MosbyRidge
Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:06 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: First Time Krag Shooter
Replies: 17
Views: 2912

Re: First Time Krag Shooter

I followed the screw tightening procedure by butlersrangers and I'm sure that my tightening was at least part of the problem. I could hear and feel it creak as I released pressure. I may have had it bent like a banana. I forget that both wood and steel give a lot more than I think. I opened the peep...
by MosbyRidge
Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:24 am
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: First Time Krag Shooter
Replies: 17
Views: 2912

First Time Krag Shooter

This rifle was a ton of fun to shoot! Shot 50 rounds of reduced charged loads. Very little kick, but still ended up with a couple bruises. Well worth it. No group pictures yet, as I'd just be sharing what I can do, not what the rifle can do. I was able to get about 4 inch 5 shot strings standing fro...
by MosbyRidge
Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:32 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Advice on refinishing wood?
Replies: 38
Views: 6160

Re: Advice on refinishing wood?

Thanks! I've never been this deep in a gun before. I was honestly intimidated about disassembly and assembly, but I watched a few videos beforehand and was able to reassemble from memory! When fixing or deeply cleaning something mechanical or electronic I feel a much greater sense of ownership. I ge...
by MosbyRidge
Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:32 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Advice on refinishing wood?
Replies: 38
Views: 6160

Re: Advice on refinishing wood?

Brass was rinsed in hot water to remove sizing lube

I've been found out!
by MosbyRidge
Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:13 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Advice on refinishing wood?
Replies: 38
Views: 6160

Re: Advice on refinishing wood?

Thank you!

It's a one of a kind collectors' peice. Worth lots of $$$.

I've got brass drying right now. I will share results
by MosbyRidge
Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:31 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Advice on refinishing wood?
Replies: 38
Views: 6160

Re: Advice on refinishing wood?

Thanks! Those stock extensions are tempting. So much cheaper than buying a whole stock. Those rails a priced fair. That's cool!
by MosbyRidge
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:20 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Advice on refinishing wood?
Replies: 38
Views: 6160

Re: Advice on refinishing wood?

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