Well, reload that brass and the cost of ammo comes way down!
There are lots of good loads and cheaper bullets than 220 grain projectiles.
Neck-Sizing only and occasionally annealing case-necks will lengthen case life.
If your bore likes them, cast and swaged lead bullets are a big cost saver.
1898 Rifle project
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Re: 1898 Rifle project
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Re: 1898 Rifle project
... and just last Saturday, you were very disappointed and in a quandary as to what to do with this rifle??? 
Now, it is really yours!
--KRAG KARMA--
Plenty of time to shoot, study, research, and 'accessorize'. No hurry, it's a great hobby!
Now, it is really yours!
--KRAG KARMA--
Plenty of time to shoot, study, research, and 'accessorize'. No hurry, it's a great hobby!
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Re: 1898 Rifle project
Took quite a few hours to get to this point. Still need to replace some parts im not happy with. Hard to find a cheap krag part supply
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Re: 1898 Rifle project
Looking good so far!
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The wood is looking good…
Re: 1898 Rifle project
Your project is coming along nicely!!! Very much enjoying the thread. Bore looks like it will give good results. Target shows nice round holes. Maybe consider using cast lead bullets sized for the bore. I have found Unique, Red Dot give excellent results in common service calibers. Take a look at The Load by C. E. Harris. Sincerely. bruce.