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by Olpeddler
Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: IMR 4198
Replies: 1
Views: 10284

Re: IMR 4198

This is an addendum to my post above of 9/18/23 regarding my recent experience with IMR 4198 Powder beneath 180 gr Hornady RN and Spitzer bullets. Today, in a 25 year old Lee reloading manual, I found a .30-40 Krag reloading recipe using IMR 4198 powder and 180 gr. jacketed bullets. 'Never exceed' 2...
by Olpeddler
Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: Chit-Chat
Topic: The State of Krag Forums Address
Replies: 5
Views: 2962

Re: The State of Krag Forums Address

i agree with Whig. Since acquiring my model 1899 Krag carbine in 2019, nearly all the knowledge I have learned about ammo, reloading, shooting, and caring for my rifle has come from this Forum.
by Olpeddler
Tue Sep 19, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: A better range trip
Replies: 2
Views: 12096

Re: A better range trip

King Carp, I agree, lighter is also better in my Krag. I am getter better groups with Hornady 180 gr. Spitzer & RN Interlock bullets than with Hornady 220 gr. RN bullets. A 170 -180 bullet at velocities over 2,000 fps is adequate for most North American large game animals except Grizzley and Pol...
by Olpeddler
Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: IMR 4198
Replies: 1
Views: 10284

IMR 4198

I acquired my model 1899 .30-40 Krag carbine 4 years ago, and using several reloading manuals, powders, and bullets I have not been able to find a recipe that delivers consistent reliable groups at 75 yards. I have not taken my Krag whitetail hunting because I want to fire one-shot, humane kills, an...
by Olpeddler
Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Decent into Madness - Lack of Case Trimming
Replies: 23
Views: 29260

Re: Decent into Madness - Lack of Case Trimming

Paul & Butlersrangers,

Many thanks for your quick responses. As always, very helpful.
by Olpeddler
Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Decent into Madness - Lack of Case Trimming
Replies: 23
Views: 29260

Re: Decent into Madness - Lack of Case Trimming

Paul Steinmayer & Butlersrangers, A belated "Thank You" to you both for your responses to my 8/23/2023 post on the the need for neck sizing and case trimming when reloading .30-40 Krag brass. Based on both your comments, I will begin neck sizing my .30-40 reloads. This probably is a du...
by Olpeddler
Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Decent into Madness - Lack of Case Trimming
Replies: 23
Views: 29260

Re: Decent into Madness - Lack of Case Trimming

Hello Paul, I have a couple of questions pertaining to your 2 posts on this string: First, in regard to .30-06 reloading, I, too, f/l resize, trim, and chamfour, each case every time I reload it. I used to neck size reloads for my four bolt action .30-06 rifles, but I found that neck sizing did not ...
by Olpeddler
Sat May 06, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: CCI Large Rifle BR-2 Primers
Replies: 5
Views: 1578

CCI Large Rifle BR-2 Primers

Yesterday afternoon I called my local Cabela's to see if they had any Large Rifle and Large Pistol Primers in stock. For the last two years i have called that store every other week with the same question, and the answer was always "NO". During yesterday's phone call the answer was "Y...
by Olpeddler
Thu May 04, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: Cole bullets
Replies: 4
Views: 979

Re: Cole bullets

Waterman, For the Krag cartridges, why not simply use a milder load than what the reloading manuals call for, which ought to protect against bolt lug cracking. As for the for the Remington WW2 '03, all I can say is 'be careful'. The 220gr bullets was never intended for that rifle even thought it has...
by Olpeddler
Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc
Topic: 30-40 brass
Replies: 4
Views: 1035

Re: 30-40 brass

Yes, I just noted that as I was surfing for Large Rifle primers; it may be manufactured by Privi over in the Balkans.