I form 8x58RD brass to use in my 1889 Swedish Rolling Block rifle. I have used either 45-70 or 45-90. I prefer the 45-90 because it is longer, but it is also more expensive. I must be careful to anneal the mouth of the brass before forming it in the RCBS die. The chamber on my rifle is oversize so after shooting the first time I only resize the neck of the brass.
Awesome example of a late production Danish Krag-Jørgensen. Yours would have been produced when Hærens Vaabenarsenal was under complete German Control during the Occupation, so its super cool that it has the resistance history behind it! This may seem a bit odd but I'm putting together a serial number list of M1889s, since an official range doesn't actually exist, even more so for production during the occupation. Would you happen to be able to provide the serial number for this example?
www.arma-dania.dk/ If you need info about the danish Krags, then you should check out this page.. It is in danish, but Google translate is your friend... Regarding the serial number, next time i get to the backside of the vault, I'll check it out 👍
I also have a m89 my dad gave me. It is unique in that it has a 26 inch full bull barrel and is a single shot. A solid floor plate is in place of the magazine. The barrel is factory, both it and the receiver are serial number matched. I'm curious about what recipe you are using for your reloaded ammo. I've been using 54 GR of H4831 behind a 150 gr spritzer. Date of manufacture, 1909
My go-to load is 44 grains of norma202 topped of with a 198 grains Norma Alaska sp or a 198grains ppu Spitzer boat tail.. 👍 It would be very interesting to see some pictures of your rifle 😉👍
Paul, I clamp an axle in my bench vise that a formed 45-70 case can spin on. I use a 1/16 inch drift punch for the axle because the case mouth fits loosely on the bigger part of the punch and the 1/16 part fits through the primer hole. This axle sticks out horizontally. When the case is on the axle, I file on the rim in a direction at about a 30 degree angle to the axis of the case. That way as I file, material is removed from the rim and the case spins around the axle at the same time. The rim stays round and I can reduce the diameter to about .580" with no trouble.
Was not expecting such a fast response, fantastic! I'm in the process of making brass from 45-70 and came across your vid while researching what results people have had. You don't find any issues with bullet stability or accuracy with the shorter neck?
Stability is ok, but improves with open flat-base bullets... The bore in the krag's are oversize due to the original ammunition was steel-jacket and not copper... An open base bullet will obturate and fill out the grooves, giving better spin and stability... I only ude the PPU for practice... For hunting I ude Hornady flat base....
I have a sporterized Danish Krag. 1896/1911. The shroud has been removed from the barrel and the stock has been cut down. Its missing the action screws,and the rear sling swivel, along with the sights. I can fix all that..but am having a hard time finding a set of reloading dies. Anyone have a used set? The barrel is a bit washed..and if it will not shoot accurately..I dont want to drop $150 US dollars on a set of dies for a gun that may go up on the wall. I have plenty of 8mm jacketed bullets, and a goodly number of 8mm bullet molds so would love to try making it shoot. Any suggestions on finding action screws, rear sling swivel and reloading dies..please advise. I have a Norwegian Krag which I love and a US Krag, which I also love. Both have been sporterized..shrug..both are good shooters. I have dropped 3 emails to the Danish company that allegedly has parts.." Bisgaard & Neilsen"..but they have refused to answer any of them. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Bisgaard and nielsen is unfortunately a company that is often hard to get in contact with, but they DO have all the parts, if anyone... My advice is, try calling them.. Regarding the dies, rcbs made them once.. Excellent dies..! Also, ch4 makes them, but I have no experience with them..
@@GunnerAsch1 hmmm. I see your point there... :/ Alternatively, contact me on facebook or Messenger.. Send me a couple of pictures, pointing out exactly which screws you need... Then I'll contact them and see if I can get a price for you.. I have bought spare parts there before... I'll also look into the shipping for you, if you are interested, that is..?? :)
USA is big, made up of 50 states. Even though new jersey is a dump, its still considered a state.....Idk. I was just taking some unecessary time to make an unecessary point like you did.
