2nd Krag

[T-man]

Just two..............just wait ;)

[TexTenn59]

Kind of like my M1 Garands (3) and M1 Carbines (4), just can't seem to pass them up. Going to CMP in Anniston this October to build an M1 Garand in their Advanced Armorers Class. Can't wait!!! :D :D :D :D

[psteinmayer]

I'd love to do that!!! I love all of my mil-surp rifles (Krags, Garand, 1903A3, TDs, K-31, and even the couple Arisakas I have)... but my heart belongs to my 1898 Rifle!

[TexTenn59]

And then I have a 1903, 1903A3, 1903A4gery, 1917 and K31. I do enjoy going to Camp Perry and shooting for a week! Planning my 2017 trip now.

[psteinmayer]

You should plan on squadding with Bob and I for vintage, Springfield, Garand, and Roosevelt in 2017!

[TexTenn59]

Sounds like a plan!

[psteinmayer]

Let's definitely stay in touch, and we'll plan on that!

[TexTenn59]

Took the Krag out with some hand loads to test. Chrony put this string of five at 2067 fps with 4064 powder. Looking for some 4350 to slow it down closer to 1950 fps if lower loads of 4064 don't work out with accuracy expected. Using 220 gr Sierra RN and CCI 200 primers. Sighters one and two were off in 6 ring, one at 11 o'clock and other at 5 o'clock. 100 yds.

This one shoots better than hoped for.

[psteinmayer]

If one and two were both in the 6 ring... then you scored a 87-2X there. Pretty good shooting! I think those 220s will like the 4350 a little more. Although a great powder, 4064 is a little better suited for lighter bullets of 180 grain and lower. Not a bad start though.

[butlersrangers]

Nice shooting - Windage appears well centered!