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by Gdawg47
Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Chamber Obstruction in 1898 Krag Rifle
Replies: 20
Views: 31603

Re: Chamber Obstruction in 1898 Krag Rifle

This, or something similar is worth it's price. can be used from .22 and up. https://www.amazon.com/Teslong-Borescope-Side-View-Semi-Rigid-Smartphone/dp/B07TTQF24F/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=EV2KZR7DEULL&keywords=Rifle+Borescope&qid=1700070070&s=industrial&sprefix=rifle+borescope%2Cindustr...
by Gdawg47
Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:25 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Hard to id rifle
Replies: 17
Views: 2888

Re: Hard to id rifle

LOL. . . I have one of those as an M1 Garand. . . great gift
by Gdawg47
Sat Aug 05, 2023 3:31 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: New to me 1896 Krag
Replies: 13
Views: 2417

Re: New to me 1896 Krag

You've got that right. . . about 12" at 100 yards. Great project to work on though.
by Gdawg47
Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: 1896 Rifle with Windage Adjustable Sight
Replies: 4
Views: 1070

Re: 1896 Rifle with Windage Adjustable Sight

My 1896 cutdown carbine has the same sight. In fact, I just fired the first 10 rounds through it today since it was a Fathers Day gift. I highgly recommend Joe Poyers book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1882391314/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
by Gdawg47
Thu Jun 15, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: Military Krag
Replies: 16
Views: 4940

Re: Military Krag

Joe Poyer‘s book is also available on Amazon for the Kindle format which can be written on a Kindle on an iPad and iPhone or even a PC great for bookmarking stuff and doing research
by Gdawg47
Wed May 03, 2023 2:36 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: New to me 1896 Krag
Replies: 13
Views: 2417

Re: New to me 1896 Krag

Just received 100 pieces of new Hornady take-down brass. . . already sized & primed, $1 each from Midsouth.
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by Gdawg47
Wed May 03, 2023 2:33 am
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Ammo and component availability getting better?
Replies: 19
Views: 3871

Re: Ammo and component availability getting better?

I just received 100 pieces of primed new Hornady brass takedowns from Midsouth. Around $1 each but already primed, new, clean & correct length.
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by Gdawg47
Sun Apr 30, 2023 3:28 am
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: New to me 1896 Krag
Replies: 13
Views: 2417

Re: New to me 1896 Krag

All, thanks for the comments & information. I took the advice and bought "The American Krag Rifle and Carbine" in both paperback & Kindle versions. I'm now starting the research to learn more about this treasure. No matter how it turns out, this will be on the range by June (it was...
by Gdawg47
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:49 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: New to me 1896 Krag
Replies: 13
Views: 2417

New to me 1896 Krag

I've just picked up my 1896 Krag Carbine. https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/springfield-rifles-military/springfield-1896-carbine-30-40-krag.cfm?gun_id=102252966 Where can I begin to find info on the gun, SN 41150 and its' history? Thanks all Gary Kim Firearms Shooting Ent...