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by RicKrager
Thu Apr 21, 2022 2:50 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Inflation
Replies: 7
Views: 1075

Re: Inflation

In Eastern Oregon, selected ammo is coming back at a high price. 30-40, not at all, naturally. Components : some factory brass, not much in bullets, a little powder I am not familiar with, hardly any primer choices, all at prices that would spin your toupee. Local ranchers are starting a movement fo...
by RicKrager
Thu Apr 21, 2022 2:33 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Now We Know ... sort of.
Replies: 4
Views: 637

Re: Now We Know ... sort of.

When will the madness end? Generations fought and died seeking perfection of the Founding Fathers dream. The previous (Trump) administration renewed our faith in the American potential. Then our national Sun was eclipsed by mass insanity. Remain strong, true and faithful to your oath and the Pledge ...
by RicKrager
Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:03 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Hello from new member.
Replies: 8
Views: 1132

Re: Hello from new member.

Greetings Krag Fan, I bought and shot my 1898 sporter conversion in the mid 1970’s and loved it. Fast forward to the present. I found an 1896 sport conversion a few years ago. Each is unique and this forum has been significant in my enjoyment of these arms. The history is well worth the study. The i...
by RicKrager
Sun Apr 17, 2022 10:42 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: USS Maine and Key West
Replies: 3
Views: 498

Re: USS Maine and Key West

The loss of the Maine has fostered many stories. For example, the statement credited to Hearst - “You get to Cuba, I’ll give you a story.” Any thoughts on that angle?

This posting has revealed information new to me. For that I am grateful.

Thanks, BR
by RicKrager
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:22 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: The 1950's had style ....
Replies: 4
Views: 893

Re: The 1950's had style ....

Okay, I will admit, in about 3rd or 4th grade we did “duck & cover’ drills and even then I thought it seemed wildly optimistic. We were east of Denver, my dad was an engineer involved in the construction of the underground silos out on the plains. He took me along on one visit, when they had exc...
by RicKrager
Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:49 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: The power of . . .
Replies: 0
Views: 1576

The power of . . .

I felt a strong need to resolve my ‘96 sporter Krag sight differential. This went on for awhile. The first part involved our brilliant forum and the general chatter which led to pose a few questions. Then I sat back and let my subconscious grind on the info taken in. After much time I had studied th...
by RicKrager
Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:19 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: 126yr old scout rifle
Replies: 8
Views: 3135

Re: 126yr old scout rifle

I looked at the idea of adding the ‘bridge’ so I could add a scope. I am glad to see one employed as on the scout rifle shown. I notice it retains a front sight. Would you consider removing the front sight worth doing? I ask as my 1902 rear sight sits too low for the 1903-05 front conversion. Consid...
by RicKrager
Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Cartage conversions?
Replies: 34
Views: 7205

Re: Cartage conversions?

I sense a certain resistance to considering the suggestions made, from pressures to space for loading. Should the loading concept offer you a chance to begin accumulating ammo, I found Winchester 30/40 brass from this source: https://www.powdervalleyinc.com/. Subsequently, a local shop offered three...
by RicKrager
Mon May 24, 2021 3:08 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Keeping America Safe
Replies: 2
Views: 682

Re: Keeping America Safe

As regards the fort. Some years back my wife and I took a ship across the Atlantic bound for Hamburg. A stop en route at Le Havre gave us a chance to walk the town. We spotted a directional sign, “Jardines Suspendes” (as I recall). Curious we followed the signs with an image of a pedestrian, indicat...
by RicKrager
Mon May 24, 2021 2:44 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: Stalled out
Replies: 2
Views: 601

Re: Stalled out

Hello Again, Butler’s Rangers. I see your words here and on MilSurp. It is always a pleasure to communicate with you and all the other regulars. Reviewing your kind information and that of other contributors has me now shifting gears from author back to Krager. It helps that the range is warming up....