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The 1898 30-40 Krag Rifle, saw service in the Spanish American War and shortly there after was shelved. The Spanish defenders used Mauser Action Rifles, and the American Forces were outgunned. The Krag was prone to rim lock/jamming. I agree with Mack in that the only ammo available, if you can find it is the Remington Core lock hunting round. You can find some very nice sporter rifles out there for on the cheap, but an on molested rifle will set you back $500-$1000. Bullets are scare, I had to wait for Graf and Sons to have brass available to make my own. I haven't checked lately to see if Remington has done a run of bullets or not. I doubt you will find a smoother bolt action rifle, they really are "like butter," part of that is from the single locking lug. SGM Matthew Quick CPT Aaron Kletzing SGT (Join to see) PFC Kyle Corcoran CPT Chris Loomis 1SG (Join to see) 1LT (Join to see) 1LT Sandy Annala
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I always wanted a Krag.
My barber, when I was in grade school, had one (among many other guns). I later heard that when the '03 Springfield was issued, the "old salts" wanted to keep their Krags. They swore they were more accurate. It was probably more a case of shooting better with a rifle you're familiar with.
My barber, when I was in grade school, had one (among many other guns). I later heard that when the '03 Springfield was issued, the "old salts" wanted to keep their Krags. They swore they were more accurate. It was probably more a case of shooting better with a rifle you're familiar with.
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Cpl Scott McCarroll
I don't know, I was in the last platoon to use the M-14 in boot camp when were done they moved to the 16, I grew up hunting in Texas 30:30 Winchester lever action that had the same ring that you saw on the Rifleman's rifle. And a 30:06 Feather Weight bolt action. I also had a 300 Weatherby Magnum. I never shot a score as high as I did in boot camp
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CW3 Harvey K.
Cpl Scott McCarroll - I almost missed the M-14. I was issued an M-1 for all my time in the Corps, then joined the Army Reserve just when the M-16 was newly issued. I didn't get to shoot the M-14 until I had a National Match version as a member of the rifle team. Better late than never.
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I always found the Krag a unique & interesting rifle. Finally got my hands on one last year, but haven't got all the components together yet to load for it and am not willing to spend $35 a box for rounds to plink with... yet.
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Great video, thanks for sharing.
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
Hear you talking Matt, see if you can find a place that sells just the casings, and reload your own. Local gun shop wants $1.50/round. Sort of ridiculous.
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