30-40 krag - The Firearms Forum

Sherrer1* · 07-13-2012, 06:52 PM

I have an old springfield 1892 I believe chambered in 30-40 krag. Thinking of reloading for it but wanted to hear what yall think on it. It was my great great grandfathers rifle when he was in law enforcement. I dont know the markings on the rifle but I know there were many changes done to that model over several years.Would it be safe to reload for even if its in almost mint condition.

Alpo · 07-13-2012, 07:16 PM

Long as you keep in mind that it is a hundred years old, and it is not the strongest action out there, and don't try to turn it into a 30/06 (which it ain't), or even worse, into a 300 Win Mag.

I load for mine.

JLA · 07-13-2012, 08:39 PM

Yep. keep the loads near .30-30 levels and itll last another 100 years.

07-13-2012, 06:52 PM	#1
Sherrer1* Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Selma Alabama Posts: 41	30-40 krag I have an old springfield 1892 I believe chambered in 30-40 krag. Thinking of reloading for it but wanted to hear what yall think on it. It was my great great grandfathers rifle when he was in law enforcement. I dont know the markings on the rifle but I know there were many changes done to that model over several years.Would it be safe to reload for even if its in almost mint condition. -->

07-13-2012, 07:16 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: 30-40 krag Long as you keep in mind that it is a hundred years old, and it is not the strongest action out there, and don't try to turn it into a 30/06 (which it ain't), or even worse, into a 300 Win Mag. I load for mine. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

07-13-2012, 08:39 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: 30-40 krag Yep. keep the loads near .30-30 levels and itll last another 100 years. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!