Ammo Question

[SA M1Dom]

HI all,
I usually haunt the M1 and 03 forums, but recently was looking into purchasing a Krag. In my lookin around I noticed that ammo is almost no where to be found. I am not a reloader, and am wondering if it is worth getting one if I will have trouble finding ammo. Thanks for any input.
Dom

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[Calif-Steve]

I see the correct ammo at almost all of the big gunshows. I reload and like 45gr of 4831 with a 168gr AMAX bullet. Very nice combination. Must add the front sight is slim and tough to pick up on bright, sunny days.

[Kerry49]

I just bought an 1898 Krag rifle and have been to 3 local gun shows since. All three had the Remington soft point ammo. The catch is they want $45 for a box of 20. Got lucky at one show and got a couple of boxes for "only" $30. Reloaders may be able to justify buying at that price? I'm hoping and praying that more new stuff is available later this year for hunting season. The rifle is a work of art! I'm wondering why if they are still making new 303 why not 30 40?
Kerry

[jonnyc]

I think it does get loaded periodically, but never cheaply. It is a good round to reload if you plan to shoot yours much.

[Richardwv]

With only Winchester and Remington currently loading the round....and then only seasonally.....it is not going to ever be inexpensive. The MSRP is the same for their 30-40 as their other USA made limited production ammo. Even 40 years ago when I bought my first Krag is wasn't inexpensive, but was a tad more common. Now it is mainly found new from on-line retailers. As a regular shooter it really is of most use to the reloader. Considering that the Krag was only produced for less than a decade, and by .303 standards in minuscule numbers, it is somewhat surprising to find it still loaded commercially at all.

[browningautorifle]

I think if you intend to have, shoot and enjoy a Krag to it's fullest, you need to be reloading for it. Otherwise the cost of ammo may prove prohibitive...