I have my grandfather's 1896 that he paid his brother $4 for about 1930 to 1940. His brother paid $2 each for 10 of them as surplus. GF hacksawed the barrel to 24" long ago, I got my first deer with it in 1970 age 14. When I got it I cut an inch off the damaged muzzle and recrowned, removing the welded on front sight. Repaired, thinned down and reinforced the cracked stock, removed the rear sight, installed a 4x LER scope on a pic rail mount and sling studs. It shoots 2 MOA with 220g reduced power handloads, I love it and use it occasionally for hunting deer.
I have an 1898 Krag built in 1899 full length Infantry rifle and I absolutely love the thing. I just wish .30-40 ammo was more commonly available. I’ve only been able to shoot it a couple times. I’m definitely going to load for it.
Same here. I’ve got one made in ‘02. I can usually find rounds on gunbroker. Hornady also does I think two batches a year of them. Still pricey enough to reload if you have the tools
The U.S. Krag was not a bad rifle, it just had a cartridge that was outdated by the invention of rimless cartridges and was not strong enough for newer cartridge designs. The U.S. 1903 rifle was an excellent, very powerful and precise rifle, and kept a few Krag features like the cocking knob. It’s downfall was it was too well built for an infantry weapon and slow and expensive to produce. We, the U.S., have always put marksmanship n a pedestal. I was in in the 80’s and if you didn’t have a marksmanship badge you were looked down at, even guys like cooks. It’s the myth of the great American marksman. And yes, I had expert with both the rifle and pistol. I’m a country boy.
I have a US 1898 Krag and it’s a blast to shoot. I reload to army specs (220 gr round nose clocked in at 2000fps) and have taken it hunting a few times too. It is more accurate than I am. Would love to get my hands on a Danish Krag one day.
I took my U.S. 1898 Krag out yesterday. I'd been holding back on shooting it until I realized a had a lot more ammo for it than I thought I did. I'm assembling reloading equipment with the specific intention of filling up all my empty R-P Krag brass. I'd like to reload with 220 RN bullets. Anyhow, after a bit of dialing in yesterday, I could pretty reliably hit a foot-square gong at 150 yards. Not bad: The Krag and I together have a combined age of about 180 years. That Norwegian Krag is a beauty!
Started learning to shoot the Krag on 328 yard range. The 10 point target is 150 mm (5,9 inches), the 9 point you add 75 mm. When I got decent, I shot most shots either 9 or 10 (within 8,85 inches). The black (from 7 points and in) was 600 mm or 23,5 inches approx. Have in mind that this is using diopter sights and a shooting jacket with the sling tightened to your arm. I never got around to buy a Krag, but used the club rifles we had. Later I bought the more modern Sauer 200 STR (Very similar to the SSG 3000 sniper). You, without diopter sights and sling and jacket hitting a foot square gong at 150 yards is not bad at all. Was it prone, or standing?
I have 2 US Krags and 1 Norwegian 1912/22 carbine. I will say I prefer the sights and action on the US Krag, but love the rimless cartridge and accuracy of the norwegian.
Which US rear sight do you prefer? I'm shooting an 1896 in the video. I have another with a 1902 sight and just got a 1901 for the Krag I'm making a stock for.
@@rakumprojects Hmmm. Tbh so far the 1902 sight for rifle shooting is taking the lead, though I really like the options with the 1901(?) Buffington rear, including the ability to go down to 100 yards
Very nice!! It is quite rare to see pics/videos of all three of these beauty Queens all together. My complements on the retoration of the norwegian carbine... now that was impressive!
I just rebuilt a springfield 96. I love it and it shoots great. I made a link to this video on my youtube page as an extension to my Krag Video. I like you have the three models.
@@ToeJuice Thanks! That's awesome to know the history of an individual rifle. None of my US Krags are on the SRS list. What book did you get the information from?
@@rakumprojects it's a Norwegian book by Karl Egil Hanevik called Krag Jørgensen geværet. It also includes some production information on the Danish and American models
This shows how smooth the Krag can be. Shoot and hit as many shots as possible in 20 seconds (Notice range also). Getting off 16 rounds in 20 seconds with a Krag sounds impossible, but... Enjoy! 😄 ua-cam.com/video/eC4_g6N3aLA/v-deo.html
our Krag Jørgensen rifles here in Norway has normally round bolt handles, it is only one model that has the flat one. We have alot of different Krag model in all kind of lenghts. It was also rebuilt and used for decades in competitions in many configurations.
I have the same 1896 model US Krag and was wondering if you where having a problem with it shooting to the right. Mine shoots about 2 inches right at 50 and 3 inches to right at 100 yards and was curious if you know of any ways to fix that? thanks.
Unfortunately that's the major limitation of the 1896 sight, there's no way to adjust the windage. Mine shoots a few inches to the left at 100yd and the only way to accommodate that is with Kentucky windage. The later sights, the 1898, 1901 and 1902 models all have adjustable windage, though to swap them onto your rifle you'd need the same model handguard which is hard to find.
@@rakumprojects i made some loads for the krag with the 220 gn round nose bullets and the rifle shot horizontally perfect and about a foot low. Have you tried to shoot 220 gn though your krag it may fix it.
@@jasondelgott1549 I did finally manage to pick up some of the 220gr round nose bullets. I have a few loaded up but haven't been able to make it to the range yet.
He is snatching the trigger from a full 1/4” off the front, and snatching through the 2 stage trigger. It is painful to watch. I know he did not ask for advice, but if he’s interested in shooting better, all he has to do is start with his finger on the trigger then gently take up all the slack of the first stage then gently squeeze back just a little at a time to make the rifle go off. His shooting will improve literally 1000%.
Does anybody know...in stanskyting competition, was there ever a faster more accurate rifle than the Norwegian Krag? I know the Lee Enfield had a reputation for speed...but I find it difficult to believe it was more accurate.
Norwegian is just normal 6.5 swedish starting loads minus 1-2 grains. For the Danish I worked up loads from various forum sources over the past few years. I'm planning on a full 8x58r reloading video in the future
@@rakumprojects The Norwegian is such a beautiful rifle. Can the Norwegian safely handle PPU factory loads. I use them in my Swedish Mausers all the time.
I have my grandfather's 1896 that he paid his brother $4 for about 1930 to 1940. His brother paid $2 each for 10 of them as surplus. GF hacksawed the barrel to 24" long ago, I got my first deer with it in 1970 age 14.
When I got it I cut an inch off the damaged muzzle and recrowned, removing the welded on front sight. Repaired, thinned down and reinforced the cracked stock, removed the rear sight, installed a 4x LER scope on a pic rail mount and sling studs.
It shoots 2 MOA with 220g reduced power handloads, I love it and use it occasionally for hunting deer.
I have a long "Norwegian" Krag built by Steyr in 1897. It is a beautiful rifle.
I have an 1898 Krag built in 1899 full length Infantry rifle and I absolutely love the thing. I just wish .30-40 ammo was more commonly available. I’ve only been able to shoot it a couple times. I’m definitely going to load for it.
Same here. I’ve got one made in ‘02. I can usually find rounds on gunbroker. Hornady also does I think two batches a year of them. Still pricey enough to reload if you have the tools
The U.S. Krag was not a bad rifle, it just had a cartridge that was outdated by the invention of rimless cartridges and was not strong enough for newer cartridge designs. The U.S. 1903 rifle was an excellent, very powerful and precise rifle, and kept a few Krag features like the cocking knob. It’s downfall was it was too well built for an infantry weapon and slow and expensive to produce. We, the U.S., have always put marksmanship n a pedestal. I was in in the 80’s and if you didn’t have a marksmanship badge you were looked down at, even guys like cooks. It’s the myth of the great American marksman. And yes, I had expert with both the rifle and pistol. I’m a country boy.
I have a US 1898 Krag and it’s a blast to shoot. I reload to army specs (220 gr round nose clocked in at 2000fps) and have taken it hunting a few times too. It is more accurate than I am. Would love to get my hands on a Danish Krag one day.
I took my U.S. 1898 Krag out yesterday. I'd been holding back on shooting it until I realized a had a lot more ammo for it than I thought I did. I'm assembling reloading equipment with the specific intention of filling up all my empty R-P Krag brass. I'd like to reload with 220 RN bullets. Anyhow, after a bit of dialing in yesterday, I could pretty reliably hit a foot-square gong at 150 yards. Not bad: The Krag and I together have a combined age of about 180 years. That Norwegian Krag is a beauty!
Not bad at all. I have some 220gr RN loaded up, I just need to shoot them. I used 180gr SP in the video.
Started learning to shoot the Krag on 328 yard range. The 10 point target is 150 mm (5,9 inches), the 9 point you add 75 mm. When I got decent, I shot most shots either 9 or 10 (within 8,85 inches). The black (from 7 points and in) was 600 mm or 23,5 inches approx. Have in mind that this is using diopter sights and a shooting jacket with the sling tightened to your arm. I never got around to buy a Krag, but used the club rifles we had. Later I bought the more modern Sauer 200 STR (Very similar to the SSG 3000 sniper).
You, without diopter sights and sling and jacket hitting a foot square gong at 150 yards is not bad at all. Was it prone, or standing?
I have 2 US Krags and 1 Norwegian 1912/22 carbine. I will say I prefer the sights and action on the US Krag, but love the rimless cartridge and accuracy of the norwegian.
Which US rear sight do you prefer? I'm shooting an 1896 in the video. I have another with a 1902 sight and just got a 1901 for the Krag I'm making a stock for.
@@rakumprojects Hmmm. Tbh so far the 1902 sight for rifle shooting is taking the lead, though I really like the options with the 1901(?) Buffington rear, including the ability to go down to 100 yards
@@martinthemalnourishedmuske7532 I'm looking forward to trying out the 1901. I just hope the slider doesn't work itself loose like my 1896 does
@@rakumprojects Let us know how it goes! Also try some groups out on paper for us
One of my dream gun ! Beautiful rifles, well made and so smooth.
Very nice!! It is quite rare to see pics/videos of all three of these beauty Queens all together. My complements on the retoration of the norwegian carbine... now that was impressive!
Thanks for doing the video. I have 3 US Krags. A ‘96 rifle, ‘96 carbine and a ‘99 School Rifle. Would love one in 6.5x55.
Thank you for a great video, good to see all three nationalities. I'm hoping to get a Danish Krag soon :)
I just rebuilt a springfield 96. I love it and it shoots great. I made a link to this video on my youtube page as an extension to my Krag Video. I like you have the three models.
the Danish soldiered on with this rifle, with a cartridge that sent a 198-grain bullet at 2,400+fps, up to WW2.
Are you using commercial(S&B, privi) through your Norwegian krag or hand loads?
Nice! What's the serial number on the Norwegian? I have a very detailed book on the Norwegian krag and can tell you where it was issued
Thanks! It's 19798, made in 1918
@@rakumprojects a total of 5000 m1912 carbines were made in 1918, yours was issued to Bergens Befestninger and had an m1894 bayonet issued with it.
@@ToeJuice Thanks! That's awesome to know the history of an individual rifle. None of my US Krags are on the SRS list. What book did you get the information from?
@@rakumprojects it's a Norwegian book by Karl Egil Hanevik called Krag Jørgensen geværet. It also includes some production information on the Danish and American models
Ooo I have a norwegian Krag carbine 1912/22; could you identify mine?
This shows how smooth the Krag can be. Shoot and hit as many shots as possible in 20 seconds (Notice range also). Getting off 16 rounds in 20 seconds with a Krag sounds impossible, but... Enjoy! 😄
ua-cam.com/video/eC4_g6N3aLA/v-deo.html
Visually, I like the Norwegian bolt handle best, but maybe not in use.
our Krag Jørgensen rifles here in Norway has normally round bolt handles, it is only one model that has the flat one. We have alot of different Krag model in all kind of lenghts. It was also rebuilt and used for decades in competitions in many configurations.
I have the same 1896 model US Krag and was wondering if you where having a problem with it shooting to the right. Mine shoots about 2 inches right at 50 and 3 inches to right at 100 yards and was curious if you know of any ways to fix that? thanks.
Unfortunately that's the major limitation of the 1896 sight, there's no way to adjust the windage. Mine shoots a few inches to the left at 100yd and the only way to accommodate that is with Kentucky windage. The later sights, the 1898, 1901 and 1902 models all have adjustable windage, though to swap them onto your rifle you'd need the same model handguard which is hard to find.
@@rakumprojects i made some loads for the krag with the 220 gn round nose bullets and the rifle shot horizontally perfect and about a foot low. Have you tried to shoot 220 gn though your krag it may fix it.
@@jasondelgott1549 I did finally manage to pick up some of the 220gr round nose bullets. I have a few loaded up but haven't been able to make it to the range yet.
I dont understand the way it seems to me U pull the trigger.
He is snatching the trigger from a full 1/4” off the front, and snatching through the 2 stage trigger. It is painful to watch. I know he did not ask for advice, but if he’s interested in shooting better, all he has to do is start with his finger on the trigger then gently take up all the slack of the first stage then gently squeeze back just a little at a time to make the rifle go off. His shooting will improve literally 1000%.
你好，这款枪是不是有一个重型枪管和远距离机械瞄准的狙击型号。
Does anybody know...in stanskyting competition, was there ever a faster more accurate rifle than the Norwegian Krag? I know the Lee Enfield had a reputation for speed...but I find it difficult to believe it was more accurate.
A Ross?
Where did you get your reload info for the Norwegian and Danish krag?
Norwegian is just normal 6.5 swedish starting loads minus 1-2 grains. For the Danish I worked up loads from various forum sources over the past few years. I'm planning on a full 8x58r reloading video in the future
That would be awesome! I have all 3 rifles as well but wanted to reload before shooting.
@@rakumprojects The Norwegian is such a beautiful rifle. Can the Norwegian safely handle PPU factory loads. I use them in my Swedish Mausers all the time.
@@robertrobert7924 I reload mostly but wouldn't hesitate to shoot PPU. S&B is noticeably hotter so I'd avoid that.
@@rakumprojects Thank you. I wish I could find a 6.5x55 Norwegian in the USA at a reasonable price.
How fast can you shoot with your Krag?
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