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I will crack off the '96 reciever that I was intending to put the new barrel on & check that one. My friend hasn't tried his barrel in a reciever yet, but was going to measure it tonight & let me...

I pulled the receiver off another '98. That receiver doesn't start either.
Got my verniers out & measured the barrel thread OD & the OD of the step before the threads.

New barrel measures: OD of...

I dropped a factory rd. (180gr) into the chamber-went in all the way to the rim, no resistance. So there might not be any finish reaming to be had. Don't have a 220 gr issue type to try. Will know...

Krag barrel arrived today. Looks good, but the reciever threads are too big-won't thread on to my reciever, will need some machine work to fit.
Front sight base Ok-may need to trim the Front sight...

I hope that my "new" '96 shoots as well. Am ready to take it out & test fire.

I have a new (old) USMC sight cover, but it will not "spring" open to fit on the frontsight. Is there a way to spread the clamp so that it will slip on/off easily?

Didn't have any Kroil, so I put some liquid wrench in the holes & let it set a day or two, then using a .22 cal bronze brush, I twisted it around several times. The trigger guard screw goes in nice &...

I want to freshen out the threads on a Krag reciever that I have. As near as I can tell, they appear to be a 1/4 x 24 thread size. Is that correct? It looks like I will need to purchase a special tap...

After shooting my '98 Krag in the Vintage rifle match at Camp Perry, I decided that it would really be nice if the trigger pull could be lighter, say around 4.5 lbs.
If anyone has had success in...

I agree with your statement regarding the NSSA (35 yrs as a member, firing cannon most of them) loads. But my observations are also based on the expierence of firing 1200 yds using service loads at...

Based on my expierence & observation of both original & repro Civil War field guns firing period style ammunition at at the NSSA national matches, and at the Grayling, Mi. Long range artillery...

I have shot a number of Krag rifles & carbines using factory loads. As I understand, the Ammo manufacturer's factory loads are considered "safe" to shoot in original arms.

Make sure that the...

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Good info, now the next question;
With a period correct sling in place, has anyone used the sling in prone position? What is the easist way to undo the sling, make a loop & then reattatch the sling...

Don't discount the barreled recievers that the CMP have, I've managed to find several that shoot very well after picking through the stack.
One barrel has a MW of 1, yet if you look at the bore, it...

The barrel is cut short (20"?) so that wouldn't be a good canidate for restoration to military configuration. The stock can be stretched. Action OK too. Has a M1901 sight.
Otherwise it could be...

Correct regarding the Kraghaus website. I tried to order via the web last night & had a notice that my payment couldn't be accepted. Got a phone call from Peter today & he explained that the website...

Seems like there could be some miss recorded scores due to the 5 & X scoring spotter being in the same location.
I'm sure that the reason to change was due to the difficulty in reaching the top of...

Mike,
Am planning to have a table at the Living History show this weekend. See you there.

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Took my "new" P.C. rifle out today & got it sighted in.
Started with a beat to heck-cut down stock that I got last year and a barreled reciever that I bought at the north store a month ago. Pretty...

There are some excellent repros listed on Ebay. They require very little fitting and staining to match.Search for "Krag"

I've had a couple Krags that had feed problems, and they were corrected by replacing the follower spring.
The follower shouldn't flop around while the box is shut.

There are several '96 sights on Ebay today.

I took my "school gun" to the range today. Was shooting about 11" high with the rear sight in the down position, slide all the way to the hinge (1901 sight). The front blade is .630 tall from the...

Thanks for the info about improving accuracy, another question if you please;
The finish on the piece appears to be nickle, worn in places. Should I have it stripped and parked? or leave it as part...