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Message started by sds1861 on Jan 16th, 2017 at 11:51pm

Title: Safe to shoot with modern ammo?
Post by sds1861 on Jan 16th, 2017 at 11:51pm
I have an original 1892 Krag rifle in fine condition.  Are these rifles safe to shoot with modern factory loaded ammo?  I have some SuperX 180 grain silver tip and some older SuperX full jacketed round nose.
Steve

Title: Re: Safe to shoot with modern ammo?
Post by madsenshooter on Jan 17th, 2017 at 2:29am
Mine are safe with the available loads.  Check yours out of course, make sure the bore isn't full of something, etc.  Otherwise, no reason to be afraid to pull the trigger.

Title: Re: Safe to shoot with modern ammo?
Post by 8iowa on Feb 5th, 2017 at 2:51am
All original 1892 Krags are extremely rare. I was under the impression that they were armory converted to the 1896 configuration.

I'm not so sure that I would fire this rifle due to it's collector's value.

Title: Re: Safe to shoot with modern ammo?
Post by psteinmayer on Feb 5th, 2017 at 2:06pm
Collector's value is subjective... and depends on condition and just how much is original.  Pictures would help with this.  That said... I don't own a gun I haven't fired at least once.  Like Madsenshooter said... it should be safe, but if you're really concerned, then have a gunsmith (one who knows antique weapons, and not just high power hunting rifles) give it the once over.

Title: Re: Safe to shoot with modern ammo?
Post by sds1861 on Feb 8th, 2017 at 1:36am
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.  As for photos, I can't get even get one of my photos to load on this website due to my files being too large.  If anyone wants a set emailed directly to them, just send me a direct email at sds1861@aol.com.  As to condition and originality, the gun is 100% righteous down to every single part and in excellent unmolested condition.   I'll put it up against any specimen out there.  It appears to never have been apart.  Serial #7590. 
Kindest regards,
Steve Stevens   

Title: Re: Safe to shoot with modern ammo?
Post by KWK on Aug 17th, 2017 at 7:08pm
I long thought the 40000 psi given by SAAMI was too hot, but reading old Army Ordnance reports from the 1890s says they were loading to over 40000 at times. Still, I prefer to load lower. Modern powders will match the original performance at under 34000.

Title: Re: Safe to shoot with modern ammo?
Post by madsenshooter on Aug 24th, 2017 at 3:18pm
Email sent to you Steve, watch for nutrinutbob, in case it hits your spam box.

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