30-40 Krag PSA--Ammo Available

[Fr Mulcahy]

https://www.sgammo.com/product/30-4...0-krag-180-grain-sp-hornady-custom-ammo-81202
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.

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/hornady-saves-the-30-40-krag/
https://forums.thecmp.org/forum/cmp-sales/ammunition/259305-30-40-krag-and-modern-ammo#post3023102

 

[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.