Krag Collectors Association Forum

Sounds like a good day at the range! I'm sure you meant 18.0 grains (not 180) of IMR4759. Any problems with leading?

Dave: Where do you live in Michigan? I live in the Holly, Michigan, area.

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).

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 ...