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Re: Krag Chargers,
Reply #15 - Apr 16th, 2020 at 5:20pm
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Was looking for information on Krag chargers and found this string along with an earlier one with a picture of three chargers. Is anyone still making these or have the dimensional drawings so I can try to get some fabricated? Alternately have a source of K31 chargers?

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Re: Krag Chargers,
Reply #16 - Apr 16th, 2020 at 7:13pm
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K31 chargers aren't wide enough at the back for the 30-40 rim, you'd be better off to sell them if you don't have a Swiss rifle to go with them.  I have some brass sheet that is going to become Krag chargers one day.  I even have a pattern and forming block, but I don't get around to much of anything anymore.
  
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Re: Krag Chargers,
Reply #17 - Apr 16th, 2020 at 7:16pm
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Is the pattern and dimensions of the forming block available for someone to make their own?

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Re: Krag Chargers,
Reply #18 - Apr 16th, 2020 at 8:10pm
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You might talk to Parashooter, I think he is the one that made the drawings and originals that Paul used. Bending metal is not my thing and if I remember right there were no lathe or milled parts involved.
So ask, Paul and Parashooter, I think they would be glad if someone took up making the chargers up again.
  
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Re: Krag Chargers,
Reply #19 - Apr 16th, 2020 at 9:01pm
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Galvinator77 wrote on Apr 16th, 2020 at 7:16pm:
Is the pattern and dimensions of the forming block available for someone to make their own?

Yes. (The wooden mandrel is handy for mass production but not really necessary if only making a few.)
  
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Re: Krag Chargers,
Reply #20 - Apr 16th, 2020 at 9:36pm
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Parashooter, Thanks!  Do you have a picture of the other side of the speedloader once its bent into shape for reference?  I see one side in the picture with the wooden forming block dimensions.

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Reply #21 - Apr 16th, 2020 at 10:08pm
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Re: Krag Chargers,
Reply #22 - Apr 17th, 2020 at 1:19pm
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Thanks! I think even my feeble mind can figure assembly/fabrication out now.  Did you use brass or stainless steel sheeting for the fabrication and what thickness did you use?

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Re: Krag Chargers,
Reply #23 - Apr 17th, 2020 at 5:18pm
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Galvinator77 wrote on Apr 17th, 2020 at 1:19pm:
. . . Did you use brass or stainless steel sheeting for the fabrication and what thickness did you use?

I've made functional chargers from brass, copper, aluminum, and even an empty steel WD-40 can. I like brass about .015" thick best. Local hardware store may have it in a "K&S metal display" (You need to Login to view media files and links).

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Re: Krag Chargers,
Reply #24 - Apr 17th, 2020 at 8:43pm
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FWIW, when I'm making chargers, I use 0.016" 260 cartridge brass sheet.  I order it online from this OnlineMetals.com, and they're usually very prompt (usually get it in a few days).

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A 12 X 12 inch piece is enough to make 5 chargers... however, they'll cut it to what ever size you want!

Check em out...
  
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Re: Krag Chargers,
Reply #25 - Apr 18th, 2020 at 3:04am
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Couldn’t someone a whole lot smarter than me make them with a 3D printer? I have a couple for my K-31
  
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Reply #26 - Apr 18th, 2020 at 2:09pm
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I've talked to one guy that 3D prints K31 chargers in Europe.  He didn't have much interest in making them for Krags, though if made right they'll work for Norwegian Krags too.
  
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