30-40 Krag PSA--Ammo Available

[Fr Mulcahy]

20 Round Box - 30-40 Krag 180 Grain SP Hornady Custom Ammo - 81202 | SGAmmo.com

20 Round Box of 30-40 Krag 180 Grain SP Hornady Custom Ammo For SaleSKU# 8120210 Boxes per 200 Round CaseMuzzle velocity - 2430 FPS

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It's about $10 per box cheaper than when I bought a few months ago from Midway.

This is a limited production round and may not be available for long. This is a good source for the brass needed for reloading.

 

[okcBob]

Is that 2430 FPS ok for my 1898 Krag? I think I read the Army had issues with cracked locking lugs after changing the specs & had to return to the 2000FPS loads.

 

[Fr Mulcahy]

Is that 2430 FPS ok for my 1898 Krag? I think I read the Army had issues with cracked locking lugs after changing the specs & had to return to the 2000FPS loads.

That's a good question. According to Wikipedia, the original military loading was for 2000 feet per second but with a 220 grain bullet. The Hornady loading is for 2400 feet per second but with a 180 grain bullet.

Internet search says that the Hornady ammo is safe in old Krags.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Hornady Saves the .30-40 Krag

Hornady makes practice of reaching back and “rescuing” great old cartridges that have been out of production for a while. This year, they answered the prayers of many old Krag shooters with a run of .30-40 Krag alongside all of its cutting edge introductions.

www.americanrifleman.org

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[okcBob]

I’ve used the Core Lokt 180 gr in the past. Looks like the same specs. Never had an issue, but havnt put a whole lot thru it either. Krags have the smoothest action ever.