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Title: last test Post by Capt. Frank on Mar 19th, 2020 at 4:24pm
For this load I used IMR 4895 powder 32.0 grs., Remington 180 gr. spire point bullets, 3.020 c.o.a.l. (same as Remington factory load), Remington 9 1/2 primers, 2.304 trim length. My Krag, apparently did like this powder so much, shot a 15 shot group, with 3 possibly shooter caused fliers, 12 of 15 shots measured 2 3/16' x 1 7/8". 15 shots measured 3 7/8" x 3 5/8".
With the IMR 4350 , 220gr bullet load suggested on this web site, my rifle has shot a 5/8" x 3/8" group at 100 yards, and a 1 5/8" x 5/8" at 300 yards. Those were the best groups my Krag has shot, it has shot several 1 3/4" 300 yard groups. Who would believe a 119 year old military rifle would be capable of such accuracy. I wish I could post the pictures. |
Title: Re: last test Post by CoRifleman on Mar 24th, 2020 at 10:41pm
Frank, I sent you a private message with my cell phone number. If you text me those pictures, I will post them for you.
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Title: Re: last test Post by CoRifleman on Mar 29th, 2020 at 8:36pm
Here is the 300yd grouping from Frank. Nice shooting.
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