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Message started by unclefrank on Sep 20th, 2017 at 3:42pm

Title: Re: Finally a Krag owner
Post by psteinmayer on Sep 24th, 2017 at 5:45pm
Of course, this is just my opinion, but I would NOT shoot that original ammo.  First of all, the brass does not hold up well over time and most of the pre-WW1 ammo could have cracks in the cases, which would lead to damaged and unpredictable powder charges... a dangerous situation.  Secondly, the primers used in ammo from earlier than 1950 are corrosive, which I personally would avoid (although I religiously clean my rifles immediately after a range trip or match). 

Your best bet would be to obtain some factory Remington 180 gr Core Lokt ammo... or get some brass from Graf & Sons and load your own. 

Just want you to be safe!

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