Krag Jorgensens were used by three countries. In today's milsurp market, US and Norwegian Krags can easily be shot due to the availability of .30/40 Krag and 6.5x55mm Swedish. Unfortunately, 8x58r for use in Danish Krags hasn't been made commercially since the 1960's. Brass also isn't available, however it can be converted from two very different parent cartridges. I show how to convert both of those, as well as discuss loading and shooting in a Danish M1889 Krag Jorgensen.
8x58r was also used by Sweden who converted a number of their Rolling Block rifles to fire the Danish cartridge in the 1890's. The converted brass can also be used in these rifles, however care must be taken during loading as Rolling Blocks operate at a much lower PSI than Krag Jorgensens.
For an in-depth article on the subject of original 8x58r loadings and the pressure difference between Krags and Rolling Blocks, please visit
dutchman.rebooty.com/GB8x58RD....
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00:00 Intro
01:37 Case comparison
03:18 Converting 45-70
08:35 Converting magnum brass
18:48 Load
20:05 Seating bullets
23:36 Shooting
26:46 Which is best?
5 авг 2024
