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Slug, Measure, & Match: Using the Right Bullet for the Right Barrel Diameter
By Mark Trope & R. Ted Jeo
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Posts: 150 (03/01/09 07:48 PM) active member |
anybody have a recipe for the krags?
looking at using something around 220gr bullets, but not sure of powder. hoping to dup the original loading for them. |
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Posts: 1821 (03/02/09 01:19 PM) |
I don't see anyone posting here so I will offer information from Lyman's Reloading Manual.
It states, 220gr, RN, .309" jacketed bullet with muzzle velocity of 2200 FPS, 40,000 CUP max pressure. Heavy caution for inspecting receiver, bolt etc. for cracks and weakness. 220gr jacketed SP lists RX19 as best powder. Other powders IRM4895, IRM4064, N150, IRM4350, IMR4350, XMR3100, N4831SC. I won't list powder charges here as they are copyrighted. You can find load data from Hodgden, IMR and bullet manufacturers web sites. They also list several cast bullet loads and suggest these rifles are a prime candidate for cast loads. |
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Posts: 733 (03/02/09 04:38 PM) Veteran member |
You can drive a cast bullet allmost as fast as a jacketed bullet in a Krag. Different story if you are one of the lucky few who has a Ruger # 3 in 30-40 Krag
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Posts: 1635 (03/02/09 07:15 PM) Veteran member |
Three from the Hodgdon website. The maximum loads are very close to original military velocity.
---Bullet---/Powder Mfg/Type/ Dia./ OAL / Min./Vel./Max./Vel. 220 GR. HDY RN Hodgdon H335- .308" 3.080" 30.0 1836 33.0 1974 220 GR. HDY RN Hodgdon H322- .308" 3.080" 30.0 1852 33.0 1969 220 GR. HDY RN Hodgdon H4350 .308" 3.080" 40.0 1874 42.0 1947 Please don't rely on anything you see here or on other forums - go directly to the manufacturer's site where errors are less likely.
Last Edited By: Parashooter
03/02/09 07:20 PM.
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