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- Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:26 am
- Forum: Older threads
- Topic: Krag at the range
- Replies: 4
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Re: Krag at the range
Sounds like a good day at the range! I'm sure you meant 18.0 grains (not 180) of IMR4759. Any problems with leading?
- Sat Jul 09, 2011 1:41 am
- Forum: Older threads
- Topic: Help with attaching gate 1898 Rifle
- Replies: 10
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Re: Help with attaching gate 1898 Rifle
Dave: Where do you live in Michigan? I live in the Holly, Michigan, area.
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:40 pm
- Forum: Older threads
- Topic: Help with attaching gate 1898 Rifle
- Replies: 10
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Re: Help with attaching gate 1898 Rifle
Dave: As you reassemble the Krag magazine-door, the flat spring just lies in its slot the curve projecting outward. The notched end lies loosely on top of the carrier parts (not tucked behind anything).
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:00 pm
- Forum: Older threads
- Topic: Help with attaching gate 1898 Rifle
- Replies: 10
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Re: Help with attaching gate 1898 Rifle
Dave: I may have made inserting the Krag magazine-door hinge pin sound too easy. It does involve a fair degree of grip strength. I pulled one of my Krags apart today just for practice. It is important that the hinge pin is straight. Also test that every thing lines up by partially assembling with ou...
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:52 pm
- Forum: Older threads
- Topic: Help with attaching gate 1898 Rifle
- Replies: 10
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Re: Help with attaching gate 1898 Rifle
Kavorka: Is it possible you have reversed the bowed flat spring? It should only bear on the door (hinge pin cavity) at the spring's center curve. Also, there is a notch in one end of the spring that is to clear action parts. The radiused end of the spring goes to the rear and the notched end goes fo...
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:25 pm
- Forum: Older threads
- Topic: Identification assistance?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5942
Re: Identification assistance?
Matt: The Danish Krags were chambered for a cartridge now called 8x58RD (rimmed Danish). This 8mm cartridge was loaded by Norma at one time. It may be a custom reloading proposition now.
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:09 am
- Forum: Older threads
- Topic: Identification assistance?
- Replies: 6
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Re: Identification assistance?
Matt: It would be neat if you could post photos of your Danish rifle. If its a Krag-Jorgensen, I'm guessing the Model marking is actually "m.89" and not "88". Photos would allow others to give you a lot more info. on what you have.
- Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:18 pm
- Forum: Older threads
- Topic: Identification assistance?
- Replies: 6
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Re: Identification assistance?
MATT: You have a Danish Krag. Three countries adopted variations of the Krag Jorgenson: Denmark, The United States, and Norway. Go to the Krag Collectors Assoc. main page and click on the tab marked "photos". You can then scroll down and see some photos of Danish Krags.
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:30 am
- Forum: Older threads
- Topic: Sighting in 1894 Rifle at 100 yards Help needed
- Replies: 17
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Re: Sighting in 1894 Rifle at 100 yards Help needed
Lazy Solution: When a rifle shoots too high with sights at lowest setting, staple one bull's-eye above another on the backer. Aim at the lower bull so bullets strike upper bull. Through experience, you can position the lower bull vertically and horizontally so shots center on Ten Ring of the upper b...
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 11:09 pm
- Forum: Older threads
- Topic: Sighting in 1894 Rifle at 100 yards Help needed
- Replies: 17
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Re: Sighting in 1894 Rifle at 100 yards Help needed
Kavorka: If you are somewhat handy with tools (file & drill), consider making a taller front sight blade from sheet steel using the profile of your original. With a proper size punch, it is easy to drive out the front sight pin (left to right - if looking from the breech). The original blade is ...