From what I have read even if the front lug came off the bolt handle is strong enough to stop it from hitting you in the face. My worry now is more of messing up something I may not be able to replace.
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From what I have read even if the front lug came off the bolt handle is strong enough to stop it from hitting you in the face. My worry now is more of messing up something I may not be able to replace.
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Many folks are not familiar with the Krag locking system. There is one forward lug, and also a rear lug ( end of a rib on the bolt body ) that bears as well.
This is on my Norsk Krag in .250 Savage. The original barrel was sewer pipe.
The weakness in Krags, 93,95,96 Mausers is not just pressure limits, but the lack of venting direction. The Norwegian Krag has a vent hole in the top of the bolt, but that does not prevent gasses from exiting at the rear of the bolt body.
I still would recommend handloads with new brass, and not attempting to push the velocity.
Last edited by tdb59; 10-28-12 at 14:03.
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