Krag Collectors Association Forum

https://imgur.com/a/wpKJD3r<br /><br />Hopefully the link works....So I bought one of the Yankee Artifacts Krags. I would guess you all have heard the story they were in a government arsenal for the last 100yrs...I dont know about that but I bought the rifle-not the story. <br /><br />The M.E. Is le...

<blockquote>Griff557 - Welcome to the KCA Forum. From what I see on your "Big" pictures, your model 1898 Krag appears quite nice.<br /><br />BTW - Lots of powder options open up, if you use 180 grain RN projectiles.<br /><br />In regard to your rear-sight, you would be well off to buy a lo...

https://imgur.com/a/wpKJD3r

Ill post more later if the link works

<blockquote>Happy to hear you took the plunge. Now, you know that you will be asked to post pictures, don't you?<br /><br />IMR4350 seems to be a common denominator when it comes to recipes. What type of shooting are you planning on? Strictly target, or some hunting, also? You will be advised to hav...

I took the plunge and bought a 1898 Krag Rifle from Yankee Artifacts. I know just enough about Krags to be dangerous I have the Poyer book so Iam learning as I go. From what I think I know the rifle is a late 1903 (#473698) the muzzle measures less than 1 and the bore clean and shiny the furniture h...

Very nice!!! Still in limbo on my YA Krag

<blockquote>I have partially 'neck sized' new brass in loading it for the first time, with good results. <br /><br />I did check to make sure the partially sized cases would fit into the Krag's chamber and allow the bolt to close. <br /><br />I also trim case length with a Lee .30-40 case trimmer, b...