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by Musicmanhd130
Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:12 am
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Shooters World Match Rifle
Replies: 8
Views: 1331

Shooters World Match Rifle

Hello I'm sorry if this in the wrong place. I have an abundance of shooters world match rifle powder I was wondering if anyone has load data for a 30-40 to be used in the 1898 sprngfield. Thank you in advance.
by Musicmanhd130
Mon Nov 28, 2022 2:38 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Restore it or Leave it.
Replies: 7
Views: 1212

Re: Restore it or Leave it.

I did use grandpa's for the small stuff like sling swivels and screws. Rest of it was sourced from ebay. I think I have everything except a handgaurd and rear sight. I'm positive i have all the essentials. I'm not terribly worried about the handgaurd. Thank you for your reply Fred.
by Musicmanhd130
Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:52 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Restore it or Leave it.
Replies: 7
Views: 1212

Re: Restore it or Leave it.

Thank you for the replies. I was already leaning towards leaving it as it is. It has character. My plan was to get an original 1898-1900 rear sight to keep it as original as possible. Before I run a few rounds through it is there any thing I should look at like Head spacing? The rifling and breach l...
by Musicmanhd130
Sun Nov 27, 2022 7:19 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Restore it or Leave it.
Replies: 7
Views: 1212

Restore it or Leave it.

I was gifted a 1898 springfield dated 1900 based on serial number referencing. It came with only a stock, bolt and barreled receiver. I have been piecing it back together and I'm just about done I still need a handgaurd and a rear sight. My question is about the stock. It has been cut down about 10 ...