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King carp KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 296 Joined: Apr 1^st, 2019 Gender:	Which powder? Dec 9^th, 2019 at 11:03pm	Print Post
	Hello to the forum: I am going to do some reloading for my krag rifle and carbine. I have cast a bunch of 180 and 200 grain gas check Lyman no. 2 alloy bullets. I have unique brand powder. My question is there another powder that would work for cast and jacketed bullets? 95% of my shooting will be done with cast bullets. The jacketed rounds would be used for feral hog removal. Thanks and happy holidays, kc


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Mike4MSU KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 72 Joined: Feb 22^nd, 2019	Re: Which powder? Reply #1 - Dec 9^th, 2019 at 11:57pm	Print Post
	Here’s some load data for cast bullets from Lyman’s 50th edition


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King carp KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 296 Joined: Apr 1^st, 2019 Gender:	Re: Which powder? Reply #2 - Dec 10^th, 2019 at 4:33am	Print Post
	Thanks for your help. Do you know if these powders work just as well with jacketed bullets as cast? Thanks again, kc


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Mike4MSU KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 72 Joined: Feb 22^nd, 2019	Re: Which powder? Reply #3 - Dec 10^th, 2019 at 11:31am	Print Post
	Weights and powders are different for jacketed bullets even at the same bullet weight.


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Kerz KCA Official Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 307 Location: KY Joined: Jan 13^th, 2017 Gender:	Re: Which powder? Reply #4 - Dec 12^th, 2019 at 12:28pm	Print Post
	There are a few on this forum that shoot cast bullets. I'm sure they will respond shortly with some info. You might want to use the search tool for related information as well. Vic

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King carp KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 296 Joined: Apr 1^st, 2019 Gender:	Re: Which powder? Reply #5 - Dec 12^th, 2019 at 2:53pm	Print Post
	Thanks. Will do.


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madsenshooter KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 1079 Joined: Sep 10^th, 2009	Re: Which powder? Reply #6 - Dec 12^th, 2019 at 5:41pm	Print Post
	4895 is a powder that can be used for both reduced cast loads and full power jacketed loads, in various doses.


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King carp KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 296 Joined: Apr 1^st, 2019 Gender:	Re: Which powder? Reply #7 - Dec 12^th, 2019 at 8:33pm	Print Post
	Thank you. I have used IMR 4895 for my 1903A3 Springfield. That is good news. I am trying to keep things as simple as possible. I will check out some loads using that powder. Thanks again, kc


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bote KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 133 Location: Kentucky Joined: Apr 18^th, 2016 Gender:	Re: Which powder? Reply #8 - Mar 9^th, 2020 at 9:19pm	Print Post
	I had no idea you could shoot cast lead bullets at that velocity but then I know close to zero about lead bullets. I bought a mold for my trapdoor and even cast a few bullets but have never fired the rifle. I also bought a good book about loading for the trapdoor. You've got my interest in lead bullets for the Krag.


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Capt. Frank KCA Forum Member Offline Krag Enthusiast! Posts: 153 Location: Dover, Delaware Joined: Jun 13^th, 2018 Gender:	Re: Which powder? Reply #9 - Mar 12^th, 2020 at 3:34pm	Print Post
	I have found, for the Trapdoor, 405 grain lead bullets, and Accurate 5744 powder, give me the most accurate results.


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