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Message started by mikeallen on Apr 26th, 2002 at 7:45am

Title: Re: Loads for 30/40 using IMR4895
Post by pv74 on May 5th, 2002 at 9:35am
I just bought an 1898 Krag last week.
A buddy of mine had some new Krag brass, a box of Hornady 180 grain round nose bullets and a die set.

I used 32 grains of surplus IMR 4895 powder. Grouped about 3" at 200 yards. Not too bad considering the bbl on mine is badly pitted and took me a whole evening to get somewhat clean.  Recoil was very light.

I would load it a bit hotter, but I am concerned about the single lug action.

How concerned should I be about this? What powder/bullet combo is most suited to this gun and easiest on the action?

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