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- Wed Oct 19, 2022 5:58 pm
- Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
- Topic: I'm thining this is too hot
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1136
Re: I'm thining this is too hot
Based on advertised velocity, these are moderate loads. "Extreme" doesn't always refer to velocity or pressure.
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 7:09 pm
- Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
- Topic: Reloader 19 in 30-40 Rifle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3873
Re: Reloader 19 in 30-40 Rifle
QuickLoad estimates (not tested data!) for a sanity check - Cartridge : .30-40 Krag Bullet : .308, 210, Sierra HP MatchK 9240 Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.089 inch or 78.46 mm Barrel Length : 30.0 inch or 762.0 mm Powder : Alliant Reloder-19 Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, in...
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 5:47 am
- Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
- Topic: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
- Replies: 56
- Views: 12887
Re: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
For a definitive answer to the "short-chambered" question, see viewtopic.php?p=12240#p12240 (I had a feeling we'd covered this before.) Continue to page 3 of the thread for info on the Criterion throat.
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:27 pm
- Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
- Topic: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
- Replies: 56
- Views: 12887
Re: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
. . . Every diagram you just posted shows the casing as far rearward as it will go when the round leaves the casing. If the head space is excessive, you simply expose more throat to the combustion gasses that erode the chamber over time...is that a false assumption on my part? You're looking at the...
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 5:06 am
- Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
- Topic: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
- Replies: 56
- Views: 12887
Re: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
. . . Exposing more of the throat leade, by way of excessive headspace, will increase that erosion footprint. . . You might wish to consider the position of the case mouth during the normal firing sequence. http://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2009/04/headspacestretch-1.gif 1. The firing pin sho...
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 5:00 am
- Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
- Topic: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
- Replies: 56
- Views: 12887
Re: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
Please share with us an explanation of how increased headspace might "cause more throat/leade wear".
- Sat Sep 10, 2022 5:41 am
- Forum: Chit-Chat
- Topic: I'm Amused
- Replies: 5
- Views: 656
Re: I'm Amused
Here's my "speed lock". Note there's no safety rocker. (Safety is a wing-type on the left side).
(100-yard prone match target from a day when I yanked only two 9's.) - Wed Sep 07, 2022 5:17 am
- Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
- Topic: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
- Replies: 56
- Views: 12887
Re: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
Sketch shows my impression of Criterion Krag breech design (their photo, my comments). Never saw one in person, so please tell me if I'm wrong here.
- Fri Sep 02, 2022 7:49 pm
- Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
- Topic: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
- Replies: 56
- Views: 12887
Re: Krag 30/40 and accuracy vs. chamber/throat
This sketch might help with terminology. ("Leade" is sometimes spelled "lede". Writing "lead" for this element can get confusing.)
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:57 am
- Forum: Other Firearms
- Topic: Norwegian Krag M.48 Moose Rifle by Kongsberg
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3776
Re: Norwegian Krag M.48 Moose Rifle by Kongsberg
Bore slugging is easily done at home with minimum tools.