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by tanker
Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: .30-40 Krag Reloads and Accuracy
Replies: 28
Views: 59785

Re: .30-40 Krag Reloads and Accuracy

I have an extra marbles front sight blade if you want it just PM me with an address and I'll send it to you, no charge.
by tanker
Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:12 am
Forum: Older threads
Topic: .30-40 Krag Reloads and Accuracy
Replies: 28
Views: 59785

Re: .30-40 Krag Reloads and Accuracy

Front sight pin is easy to replace. Make a block of wood to support the sight base and drill a relief hole in it to accept the pin when you drive it out. Should be np, good luck.
by tanker
Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:59 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Krag carbine-Cal.N.G.-1906 S.F. Earthquake duty
Replies: 3
Views: 2187

Re: Krag carbine-Cal.N.G.-1906 S.F. Earthquake duty

Nancy Pelosi's list of political donors?
by tanker
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Before, During & After restoration pics
Replies: 9
Views: 4546

Re: Before, During & After restoration pics

Nice job and nice save too! Hard to see from the picture angle but I have to ask, is that an after market "low scope" safety on it?
by tanker
Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:33 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Questions: New Krag Sporter
Replies: 4
Views: 3094

Re: Questions: New Krag Sporter

Nice looking sporter, appears to be a very high end professional conversion. I have dealt with those type swivels on other custom rifles. They work with a detent ball that is released when you press the center shaft in. In other words they are "quick detachable", problem seems to always be...
by tanker
Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Choosing brass for the .30-40 Krag
Replies: 8
Views: 7150

Re: Choosing brass for the .30-40 Krag

I've reloaded both and mainly use Remington, again due to availability. I do recommend neck sizing only since full length sizing is somewhat needless in a bolt gun. I neck size and trim every loading and have noticed no discernible difference between the cases. I load 150gr jacketed spitzer bullets ...
by tanker
Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Springfield 1898 Krag 30-40 Unissued?????? Value..
Replies: 10
Views: 9457

Re: Springfield 1898 Krag 30-40 Unissued?????? Value..

5mad good post and sound reasoning, IMO. I have fired a couple hundred Remington and 100 Winchester factory 180gr loads no problem and would do it again if necessary. I shoot my own reloads primarily for the enhanced accuracy, ability to reduce pressure and cost. I will echo the fact that I would ne...
by tanker
Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: Older threads
Topic: What happened?
Replies: 4
Views: 2235

Re: What happened?

It appears to be back now?
by tanker
Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: Older threads
Topic: New to Board, have 2 parts grade US guns
Replies: 2
Views: 1470

Re: New to Board, have 2 parts grade US guns

Looking forward to the pictures. Umatilla, OR, that brings back some memories for me back in the '90's when I did some MTT support for the NG on Bold Shift. Seems like I remember chucker hunting was good around there.
by tanker
Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: Older threads
Topic: Have a chance to buy this 1898 serial# 208314
Replies: 16
Views: 9403

Re: Have a chance to buy this 1898 serial# 208314

I don't think you can get hurt at that amount. Shoot it and enjoy it, a little TLC will keep it functioning for another 100.