1898 Krag Cast Bullet Range Report
1898 Krag Cast Bullet Range Report
This is the first time I've shot cast bullets out of my Krag. I used a Lyman (314299) 200 grain RN sized to .312 and .313 over 16 grains of Alliant 2400. The .312s grouped better. I only shot 11 of each - 2 fowling shots and then four groups of 5. I couldn't be happier for my first time out with cast bullets. I was shooting at 50 yards. :)
Rich T
Re: 1898 Krag Cast Bullet Range Report
Well done!
Can you remind me, what are your bore and groove diameters?
Also, when you loaded your cast bullets, did you use an expander for 308 bullets or a bigger one, like for the 303 Brit? I use the 303 Brit expander so my .311 bullets don't get sized down when I seat them in the case.
I like the idea of firing a couple fouling shots. I've learned that any change in powder or lube takes a couple shots to take effect.
Can you remind me, what are your bore and groove diameters?
Also, when you loaded your cast bullets, did you use an expander for 308 bullets or a bigger one, like for the 303 Brit? I use the 303 Brit expander so my .311 bullets don't get sized down when I seat them in the case.
I like the idea of firing a couple fouling shots. I've learned that any change in powder or lube takes a couple shots to take effect.
Tom P.
Re: 1898 Krag Cast Bullet Range Report
I found that you can use the Lee .303 collet neck sizer on the Krag. You can turn down the mandrel slightly, in a drill press with emery cloth, if needed to get the neck tension you want. No lube with the collet die is needed, and the cases seem to last forever.