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Fr. Frog
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Blank Ammo
Jan 19th, 2018 at 2:19am
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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.
  
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Re: Blank Ammo
Reply #1 - Jan 19th, 2018 at 6:02am
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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.
  
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Re: Blank Ammo
Reply #2 - Jan 19th, 2018 at 6:18am
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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?)
  
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Re: Blank Ammo
Reply #3 - Jan 21st, 2018 at 7:38am
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Dig out your copy of Phil Sharpe's Complete Guide to Handloading.  He wrote about making blanks for Krags.
  
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