Blank Ammo

[Fr. Frog]

Looking for info on making Krag blanks. Currently using 6 - 10 gr Red Dot or 700x, an 1/8" foam wad seated about 3/32" below the case mouth, sealed with a drop of glue, and a rosette crimp. Works fine but was wondering if anyone else has come up with something better.

[madsenshooter]

Buy .303 blanks and size them down in a 30-40 file trim die that also moves the shoulder back. Widener's had the blanks.

[Parashooter]

Same kind of charge, but top off with a thin wax wad. (Melt beeswax/paraffin together. Pour thin layer onto wax paper or foil; let cool. Peel off and press onto loaded case mouth. No crimp. Single loading only. Not durable, but maybe safer downrange than foam stiffened with glue?)

[reincarnated]

Dig out your copy of Phil Sharpe's Complete Guide to Handloading. He wrote about making blanks for Krags.