Krag Collectors Association Forum

. . . could a patient hobbyist with files/dremmel with a sanding drum remove enough metal from the inside of the front sight band to make it fit if it was heated up?

Yes.

<IMG src="http://i53.tinypic.com/2qly3ro.jpg" alt="img"><br /><br />When brass looks "cherry red", it's way too hot - grain structure is damaged. Direct flame at shoulder and stop when color change extends 1/4 to 3/8" aft. No water is needed. Air-cooling spread out on a metal pan is s...

At what point should I toss this batch?

When they're no longer usable. Could last indefinitely with occasional neck anneal.

Here's a fairly easy way to count non-standard threads using just a camera and a computer. Example shows Krag rear sight screw.

<blockquote>Some posts back, parashooter recommended I try a .311 diameter lead bullt.</blockquote><br />Here's what I actually posted, ". . . size your bullet to fit the throat, not the grooves. That will <strong>probably</strong> be more like .311" <strong>but a chamber cast or throat sl...

<blockquote>Anyone have advice on making lead bullets as accurate as that Sierra?<br /></blockquote><br />Slow down a bit! 16 or 17 grains of 4759 will get that bullet to 100 yards just fine and will be less inclined to deform in the throat or engrave off-axis, especially considering that you're usi...

I can say from experience that they are pretty easy to make with simple tools. Steel packing bands are a practical and effective source of raw material, easily cut and formed to fit. Since the clips themselves are completely hidden when assembled, appearance is immaterial. Convincing replica rivets ...

A US Krag carbine in good condition should hold 5-shot groups under 6 inches benchrest at 100 yards with decent ammunition and a competent shooter. Some will do much better.<br /><br />Judging from your target and comments about recoil, you're probably flinching. Those high shots may indicate you an...

See http://www.jouster.com/forums/showthread.php?23966-Shot-my-Krag-in-CMP-Vintage-Military-Rifle-today...&p=185108#post185108

<blockquote>If I did go with the lead bullets I linked above, I'm assuming I would need to put gas checks on them since most loads for Krags fall somewhere around 2000fps?<br /><br />P.S. parashooter, do you have that parkhurst clip loading system that is shown in your avatar? My understanding is th...