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by psteinmayer
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: M1898 Krag carbines
Replies: 44
Views: 14325

Re: M1898 Krag carbines

scottz63 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:39 pm Why do Whig and 98src get to have 2 of them? Not fair. :lol:
:shock: :o :lol: :lol: :lol:
by psteinmayer
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: 1898 .30-40 vs 1894 6.5x55 for action stregnth?
Replies: 28
Views: 4757

Re: 1898 .30-40 vs 1894 6.5x55 for action stregnth?

I used to have MP's original report Dick. I'll see if I can dig it up... Continued: Well, I did some searching, and it seems that the link I shared was MP's original post on the DoubleGun forum (dated 12-27-2010). The part about the locking lug is contained in the reply below the post. Most of the p...
by psteinmayer
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: 1898 .30-40 vs 1894 6.5x55 for action stregnth?
Replies: 28
Views: 4757

Re: 1898 .30-40 vs 1894 6.5x55 for action stregnth?

butlersrangers wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:25 pm If you want a magnum ... buy a magnum ... not a Krag.
Well said Chuck!
by psteinmayer
Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Box of new old 30/40 remington ammo.
Replies: 10
Views: 3143

Re: Box of new old 30/40 remington ammo.

I was at a flea market this weekend and a regular there had one full box of unfired Krag Remington ammo. The box looks like it has been around for a while. If anyone wants it PM and let me know. The seller wanted $25.00, I could offer a few less. If anyone does want this box it will be whatever iI ...
by psteinmayer
Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: U.S. Military Krags
Topic: 1898 .30-40 vs 1894 6.5x55 for action stregnth?
Replies: 28
Views: 4757

Re: 1898 .30-40 vs 1894 6.5x55 for action stregnth?

The test Dick is referring to was performed many years ago by Michael Petrov... and demonstrated that the US Krag was actually incredibly strong. As Dick said... it took a LOT to cause a failure! https://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=211013 Rest assured, I would...
by psteinmayer
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: In case you were looking ...
Replies: 2
Views: 541

Re: In case you were looking ...

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by psteinmayer
Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: An adopted Detroit tradition
Replies: 8
Views: 1121

Re: An adopted Detroit tradition

Now THERE'S an awesome idea!!!
by psteinmayer
Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Clean Sized Brass After Firing
Replies: 4
Views: 1890

Re: Clean Sized Brass After Firing

Olpeddler, glad that the method worked well for you. There are certainly other methods to neck-size... including dedicated "Neck-Sizing" dies... but backing the FL die out works well, and doesn't require spending any additional money!

Happy shooting!!!
by psteinmayer
Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: An adopted Detroit tradition
Replies: 8
Views: 1121

Re: An adopted Detroit tradition

Mmm... Those Paczki look really good! They ARE good!!! Problem is... even if you don't want to fast for lent, you HAVE to fast until those are consumed in your belly and bloodstream! LOL I usually have one a year, and then pray until my blood sugar returns from the outer space regions of my glucose...
by psteinmayer
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags
Topic: Early birthday
Replies: 8
Views: 2597

Re: Early birthday

Totally Awesome Ricky... huge congratulations!!!

Now get to shootin'