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texan72
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Just Another Krag Sporter.....
#385876 - 20/07/24 11:36 AM

I recently was lucky enough to stumble across this exceptionally well-made Krag. The checkering on the forend is so familiar, I just can't put my finger on the maker(reminds me of Fred Adolph's style sort of). Regardless, I'm pleased to have found it, and it will likely take a North Texas deer in the fall.
Enjoy!

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yamoon
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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: texan72]
#385877 - 20/07/24 02:00 PM

Very nice find

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fjrdoc
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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: yamoon]
#385879 - 20/07/24 09:02 PM

I really like that Krag. One of the nicest sporters that I have seen. Tell us how she does at the range.

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NitroX
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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: fjrdoc]
#385881 - 20/07/24 09:08 PM

Very nice rifle. What's it chambered in?

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texan72
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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: NitroX]
#385884 - 20/07/24 10:59 PM

It's in the 30-40 Krag, and I haven't made it to the range yet.

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85lc
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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: texan72]
#385885 - 21/07/24 04:35 AM

Texan72,
That is a very beautiful Krag, and the 30/40 cartridge is very a effective medium range cartridge. It should be fun at the range and in the field. Nice to hunt with a nice looking rifle.

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fjrdoc
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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: 85lc]
#385886 - 21/07/24 06:07 AM

The 30-40 is a great cartridge for cast bullets. I've been having fun casting and reloading for my Remington Lee 1899 sporter in 30-40. I plan on taking her deer hunting this year.

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DarylS
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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: fjrdoc]
#385887 - 21/07/24 07:12 AM

No flies on a Hornady 220gr.RN at 2,000fps or 180RN @ 2,200fps.
Fully capable in cast bullets of those weights as well.

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93x64mm
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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: DarylS]
#385889 - 21/07/24 07:25 AM

Even though I'm not a fan of the Krags, like you cousins across the pond are, you certainly have a well preserved specimen that will most definitely be able to flatten any dear or virtually anything else for that matter!
The full equal of the 303 British, just in a different calibre that's all.
Both old military rounds they certainly make fantastic hunting rounds if mated with the right projectiles!
Love to see what the range report brings!

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DarylS
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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: 93x64mm]
#385892 - 21/07/24 08:15 AM

Me 2.

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yumastepside
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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: DarylS]
#385967 - 23/07/24 09:40 AM

That's a nice looking rifle. Unlike you Barry, I like the Krag's, I have an action sitting in the States ( it was given to me ) but the cost to bring it over is just ridiculous....thousands !!

Roger

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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: yumastepside]
#385971 - 23/07/24 10:55 AM

Texan72,

I like it very much!

Curly

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texan72
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Re: Just Another Krag Sporter..... [Re: CptCurl]
#385988 - 24/07/24 06:09 AM

Thanks, everyone. I'm very pleased to have found it.
If anyone can think of who the maker may have been, let me know. I keep thinking it looks familiar but can't place the checkering on the forend.
Thanks,
RJ

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