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Message started by milsurpshooter on Feb 25th, 2018 at 1:47am

Title: Re: New member with a Krag project.
Post by Parashooter on Feb 26th, 2018 at 7:31pm
Original Krag front sight studs were dovetailed and brazed.

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New bolt is likely to fit OK if made for 1898 or 1899 model. See   (You need to Login .

Headspace specs are largely the same as .303 British -
.064" "GO",
.067" "NO GO" (useful for fitting new barrels only),
.070" commercial "FIELD",
.074" UK military "FIELD REJECT".

A common amateur mistake is getting upset if used parts accept the .067" "NO GO" or .070" "FIELD". Given the general high quality of modern brass cases, .074" seems a reasonable and practical upper limit unless a new barrel is being fitted.

See   (You need to Login for an explanation, written for L-E .303's but applicable to Krag .30/40.

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