'Olpeddler' - Welcome to the KCA Forum.

As others have pointed out, IMR-4198 is not an appropriate propellant for 180 grain jacketed bullets in the .30-40 cartridge. (It is often used in 'cast' bullet loadings).

IMR-4350 would be an appropriate powder, and IMR-4895 even better, for 180 grain projectiles. I believe, you will get a different trajectory with these conventional powders.

FWIW - When I experience or suspect an original military rifle to be shooting "High", I use the expedient of stapling one 'Bull's-eye', above another, and then aim at the lower 'Bull'. This allows my shots to group on the upper target.

(I measure the difference of point of aim and point of strike for future correction. At least having a 'group' on paper allows me to evaluate the accuracy of a load).

It is not normal for a Krag to shoot 2 feet high at 50 yards. Like others, I suspect the problem was your Load.

We would all like to see pictures of your Krag. It's the way we roll!

BTW - The 1901 carbine-sight leaf goes up to 23, (2,300 yards), the rifle version to 20, (2,000 yards). There is normally little problem grouping a Krag on paper at 50 yards.

Attached: Photos of U.S. Model 1899 carbine rear and front-sights.

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