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Bill Rogers KCA Forum Member Offline Kragger Posts: 17 Joined: Oct 3^rd, 2014 Gender:	Re: Day 1 30-40 Krag Owner Reply #15 - Oct 8^th, 2014 at 12:54am	Print Post
	Chad I've taken more deer with my krag than any other rifle or caliber that i have. I bought my first one 36 years ago after listening to my grandfather brag about the one he had and then sold. He was with me when i bought my first so it is very special. I used it on woodchucks at 100 yards when i was young. stayed with those open sights. At one time the largest record elk taken in the US was taken with a 30-40 krag. Not sure if that still stands but it may.


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psteinmayer KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 2391 Location: Ypsilanti, Michgan Joined: Aug 30^th, 2011 Gender:	Re: Day 1 30-40 Krag Owner Reply #16 - Oct 8^th, 2014 at 11:46am	Print Post
	Yes Chad... I use Hoppes #9 to clean, and then oil everything afterward. Run a solvent patch through the barrel first, and then follow with a solvent soaked brush to scrub away any fouling and carbon residue. The run a few solvent patches to remove the gunk and follow that with several dry patches until they come out almost clean. Finally, run a couple oily patches through. I always wipe the exterior metal parts with oil too! I purchased my first Krag (my 1898 sporter) from a Mississippi pawn shop in 1983, and used it for hunting. I knew what it was because my father had one (which I now have). I knew nothing about reloading, but because I wanted to save money, I purchased a Lee Handloader and started reloading. I learned as I went. It's very easy, and most of the dies you purchase come with load data to get you started. The initial cost of equipment (press, dies, scale, etc.) will eventually be offset by the money you save. I now load for everything I shoot, from .30 USA (30-40 Krag) to .45 ACP. If you decide to go this route, we'll definitely get you headed in the right direction. Although it would be a long drive, you should plan on attending the National Vintage Rifle Match at Camp Perry next year. You'll see plenty of Krags (including me), along with 1917s, K-31 Swiss', Arisakas, Mausers, and a host of other old military arms. It's great fun!!! Paul


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Chad S. KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 12 Location: Kingston, PA Joined: Oct 7^th, 2014 Gender:	Re: Day 1 30-40 Krag Owner Reply #17 - Oct 8^th, 2014 at 12:20pm	Print Post
	Bill, I look forward to getting my rifle squared away and being able to use it. I most certainly want to shoot a deer with it for sure. Paul, thank you for the information on how to clean my rifle. I guess that maybe it's not as different as what it sounded like when people were explaining it to me. It sounded like a more delicate, do not do process. As for reloading, again, I'd love to get into that very much and when I do I know where to look. The only reason I haven't done so thus far is because of the initial startup costs involved. I save all of my brass from my 9mm and .223 for my AR to someday reload. So I'm already planning for that day, it's just the point of getting started. As far as the shoot at Camp Perry. I searched it and your post from this past January popped up. This is actually where I gained the most knowledge about what you're talking about. That would be great to do, and I'd love to get together with you guys, but like others said in that post it's more of a money issue at this time. I've still got young kids at home, my youngest is 6, but when I acheive the level where I am able to do so I would definitely like to make the pilgrimage out there. Again, I'm just starting this journey of Krag-erdom, and although it looks like and I'm assuming it's all original, I am nervous to find out that I drove all that way to compete and have fun and can't shoot because my gun isn't original for some reason.

	I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight. -General George S. Patton Jr.
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Chad S. KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 12 Location: Kingston, PA Joined: Oct 7^th, 2014 Gender:	1898 Krag Value? Reply #18 - Apr 15^th, 2016 at 2:26pm	Print Post
	Good day everyone, it's been a little bit since I've been on. I've recently decided that given the fact that I have no emotional attachment to my Krag that I would attempt to sell it as I could use the money elsewhere. Could someone please use the previously supplied information in my original post to, not give me a quote, but to give me a ballpark figure on what my Krag is worth? Also, after giving me an idea about what it's worth, give me an idea for a fair asking price? Any help here would be greatly appreciated due to the fact that as I look around I see them listed anywhere from $400-$2,500. Chad

	I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight. -General George S. Patton Jr.
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butlersrangers KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 6330 Location: Michigan Bi-Peninsular&Proud Joined: Oct 7^th, 2009	Re: Day 1 30-40 Krag Owner Reply #19 - Apr 15^th, 2016 at 3:25pm	Print Post
	FWIW - I would estimate your Krag being priced around $650 to $800. A lot would depend on bore condition. IMHO - Model 1898 Krags are not real fast sellers, unless exceptional in condition or priced low.


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Chad S. KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 12 Location: Kingston, PA Joined: Oct 7^th, 2014 Gender:	Re: Day 1 30-40 Krag Owner Reply #20 - Apr 16^th, 2016 at 12:56am	Print Post
	Thank you for your reply Ranger, I appreciate it.

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