Krag Collectors Association Forum

<r>Hello to the forum: I picked this krag up and have question about the stock. It has all the features of a nra, dcm carbine. But like the old family dog it has no papers lol. It has an issue with the stock. There are cracks in the stock by the trigger guard. Should I try to repair them or leave th...

Thank you. I have used IMR 4895 for my 1903A3 Springfield. That is good news. I am trying to keep things as simple as possible. I will check out some loads using that powder.
Thanks again, kc

Thanks. Will do.

Thanks for your help. Do you know if these powders work just as well with jacketed bullets as cast?
Thanks again, kc

Hello to the forum: I am going to do some reloading for my krag rifle and carbine. I have cast a bunch of 180 and 200 grain gas check Lyman no. 2 alloy bullets. I have unique brand powder. My question is there another powder that would work for cast and jacketed bullets? 95% of my shooting will be d...

My dad told me they used hand grenades to fish with on saipan and the philipines during WW2. He called the grenades Dupont spinners. He said it was the best bait for fishing. Lol.
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<r>That's a fine looking 03A3. It is a piece of history, I would leave it as is. From what I have read not all rifles were totally rebuilt. If they passed inspection they were stamped and stored. My 1903 Springfield was heavily rebuilt at raritan. It has a Mark 1 stock and parts from all makers, the...

<r>Our troops could have been armed with the Lewis light machinegun. But thanks to in fighting at the procurement level we ended up with a makeshift untested conversion that was wrought with problems. The Lewis was eight pounds heavier than the sho-sho but worked. It was found still being used durin...

Nicely done! Are you going to use iron sights or a scope? It has the looks of a nice lightweight stalking rifle. Thanks for sharing.

Maybe that should be in the sporteized and unofficially modified craggy section