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General >> Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc >> Major Townsend Whelen on the Krag 1923 http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1465154730 Message started by butlersrangers on Jun 5^th, 2016 at 7:25pm

Title: Major Townsend Whelen on the Krag 1923
Post by butlersrangers on Jun 5^th, 2016 at 7:25pm

In his 1923 book, "The American Rifle", 'The Major' still spoke highly of the Krag:

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Title: Re: Major Townsend Whelen on the Krag 1923
Post by butlersrangers on Jun 5^th, 2016 at 7:28pm

MTW continued:

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Title: Re: Major Townsend Whelen on the Krag 1923
Post by madsenshooter on Aug 17^th, 2016 at 4:57pm

"As explained in the chapter on cartridges, this can now be reloaded with the new powder the sharp pointed bullet to give ballistics almost equal to the Model 1906 cartridge".

I'm anxiously trying to get to that section of the book, but there's so many other interesting tidbits! Ebook is available.

Title: Re: Major Townsend Whelen on the Krag 1923
Post by Culpeper on Aug 18^th, 2016 at 12:30am

Are there any other places with the pdf that I do not have to have frickin' Google sign-in?

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Title: Re: Major Townsend Whelen on the Krag 1923
Post by FredC on Aug 18^th, 2016 at 1:43pm

Am I missing something or was the person that drew the illustration on 104 overly optimistic on the magazine capacity? I am thinking both my Krags only hold 4 in the magazine. Were there variations that hold 5 and that is what was drawn?

Title: Re: Major Townsend Whelen on the Krag 1923
Post by reincarnated on Aug 18^th, 2016 at 4:04pm

I collect the old classic gun books. The American Rifle is still to be found in specialist bookshops. Try ABE. Expect to pay $50 to $70 for a better-than-good copy.

Title: Re: Major Townsend Whelen on the Krag 1923
Post by psteinmayer on Aug 18^th, 2016 at 4:04pm

Standard magazine capacity for the Krag is five. With the cutoff engaged, you should be able to have five rounds in the magazine and use the rifle as a single shot until the cutoff is disengaged.

Some sporters were reduced in capacity, either by purpose, or by design of modifications that were used (loading gate removal/modification, etc.)... usually reduced to three rounds.

Title: Re: Major Townsend Whelen on the Krag 1923
Post by FredC on Aug 18^th, 2016 at 7:01pm

I have never hunted with them that much. Would have sworn it was 4 in the magazine. Learn something new every day.
The 1917 Enfield I have used a lot. You load it up then hunt for a week or 2 before reloading. Hunting pigs in the moon light you only get one shot off at a time, as you can not get a black cross hair on a running pig without artificial light.

Title: Re: Major Townsend Whelen on the Krag 1923
Post by brionic on Aug 18^th, 2016 at 7:45pm

I have been poring over this book and feel like a kid in the candy store. His clear, concise , experience-heavy explanations,are a respite from the hyperbole and opinionated rehashing that is so prevalent today.

I found my deluxe 1918 reprint (NRA Classics) new in the wrapper and cardboard shipper for $25 on Ebay. Keep an eye out for it... it's a real treasure.