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General >> Ammunition, reloading, shooting, etc >> Blank Ammo http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1516328371 Message started by Fr. Frog on Jan 19^th, 2018 at 2:19am

Title: Blank Ammo
Post by Fr. Frog on Jan 19^th, 2018 at 2:19am

Looking for info on making Krag blanks. Currently using 6 - 10 gr Red Dot or 700x, an 1/8" foam wad seated about 3/32" below the case mouth, sealed with a drop of glue, and a rosette crimp. Works fine but was wondering if anyone else has come up with something better.

Title: Re: Blank Ammo
Post by madsenshooter on Jan 19^th, 2018 at 6:02am

Buy .303 blanks and size them down in a 30-40 file trim die that also moves the shoulder back. Widener's had the blanks.

Title: Re: Blank Ammo
Post by Parashooter on Jan 19^th, 2018 at 6:18am

Same kind of charge, but top off with a thin wax wad. (Melt beeswax/paraffin together. Pour thin layer onto wax paper or foil; let cool. Peel off and press onto loaded case mouth. No crimp. Single loading only. Not durable, but maybe safer downrange than foam stiffened with glue?)

Title: Re: Blank Ammo
Post by reincarnated on Jan 21^st, 2018 at 7:38am

Dig out your copy of Phil Sharpe's Complete Guide to Handloading. He wrote about making blanks for Krags.