What year is my 30-40 Krag?
| .30-40 Krag | |
|---|---|
| Used by | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1892–1903 |
| Specifications |
What is the effective range of a 30-40 Krag?
about 150 to 250-yard
Back in its heyday the 30-40 was chambered in other bolt action guns than the Krag and was chambered in the 1875 Winchester. But factory sporting ammo was only available to the Krag adherent in a 180 grain round soft-nose bullet limiting the Krag to about 150 to 250-yard shots with a rather high trajectory.
What war was the 30-40 Krag used in?
Spanish–American War
30-40 Krag cartridges. All versions and variants were manufactured under license by the Springfield Armory between 1892 and 1903 and famously served as the longarm during the Spanish–American War.
What does a 30-40 Krag shoot?
30-40 Krag Ballistics 30-40 Krag factory loads fire a 180 grain bullet at approximately 2,430 fps (2,360 ft-lbs). Those loads are perfect for game like deer and elk at short to moderate range.
Was the 30-40 Krag used in ww1?
The rifle was also used for training during World War I, when there was a shortage of rifles for frontline use. After the war, the Krags were disposed of, with many being sold as surplus to the public, where they became a popular hunting rifle.
What caliber is .30 army?
. 30 Carbine
| .30 Carbine (7.62×33mm) | |
|---|---|
| Bullet diameter | 0.308 in (7.8 mm) |
| Neck diameter | .336 in (8.5 mm) |
| Base diameter | .3548 in (9.01 mm) |
| Rim diameter | .360 in (9.1 mm) |
What is the difference between 30-30 and 308?
30-30 Winchester rounds – on average – achieve a velocity of about 2370 feet per second (fps) while . 308 Winchester rounds travel at a velocity of 2680 fps. 30-30 Winchester bullets travel 2.7 times the speed of a 737 airplane at cruising speed, while . 308 Winchester bullets travel 3 times that same speed.
What is a 30 03 cartridge?
30-03 Springfield (7.62×65mm) was a short-lived cartridge developed by the United States in 1903, to replace the . 30-40 Krag in the new Springfield 1903 rifle. 30-03 was also called the . 30-45, since it used a 45 grain (2.9 g (0.10 oz)) powder charge; the name was changed to . 30-03 to indicate the year of adoption.
Did the U.S. use the Krag Jorgensen?
The Krag–Jørgensen is a repeating bolt action rifle designed by the Norwegians Ole Herman Johannes Krag and Erik Jørgensen in the late 19th century. It was adopted as a standard arm by Norway, Denmark, and the United States.
Was the 30 40 Krag used in ww1?
Did the US use the Krag Jorgensen?
Is 7.62 the same as 30?
For example, . 30″ and 7.62 mm are equivalent (. 3 multiplied by 25.4 is 7.62). If you are looking for an approximation of the bore size or bullet diameter, that is all you need to know.
How big is the barrel on a Krag?
The 24 1/2 inch barrel is obviously a cut-down rifle barrel. (Carbine barrels were only 22 inches long and carbines made during and after 1899 are marked ‘model 1899’). The stock of this Krag is a shortened rifle stock, (with a rifle butt sling-swivel).
How much is a 30 inch Krag worth?
‘Foxx9914’ – Both of your Krags are cut-down rifles. (Original barrel length was 30 inches). They are worth about $200-275 (USD) for parts and utility value. Such Krags do not sell very well these days.
Who are the collectors of the Krag rifle?
Krag Collectors Association – Dedicated to the continuing study, collecting, and preservation of the Krag Rifle. and preservation of the Krag Rifle. U.S. Magazine Rifles and Carbines Models of 1892 through 1899
What kind of sight is on a Krag rifle?
The stock of this Krag is a shortened rifle stock, (with a rifle butt sling-swivel). Your rear-sight is the 1902 rifle sight. Your front sight base appears to be a Krag base that has been re-shaped and crudely brazed or welded on. This Krag has had its magazine cut-off lever removed.