danish krag 1889 long model shooting experiences

[gunboat57]

I just came upon this thread and wanted to warn those who load the 8X58R Danish cartridge that the information listed in "Cartridges of the World" (8th edition) for that round is grossly in error.

Factory loaded cartridges are loaded to a maximum pressure of 28,000 psi and give a mv of around 2200 fps with a 198 gr bullet.

It was originally a black powder cartridge which launched a 237 gr bullet at around 1600 fps.

Beware of loaded ammo purchased from places like "Ammo Depot". The 8X58R Danish I bought from them years ago was waaaay too hot. I ended up pulling all the bullets and loading my own powder to safe levels.