Danish Krag

[nrobertb]

Last year I bought this Danish Krag, made in Copenhagen in 1910, cal. 8X58R Danish.

I wanted to try forming some cases from two other calibers, but it didn't work out too well. I kept getting wrinkled necks and shoulders or splits. So I started looking for commercial cases. It seemed everyone was sold out. Months went by and then I happened to see that Buffalo Arms had gotten some. I ordered a bunch and must have just made it under the wire because 2 days later their website said they were sold out again.

I've been eagerly waiting for them so I could shoot the rifle for the first time. Post office tracking said they would arrive last Friday. They finally came today, Monday, at 5:30 pm. (Our mail normally arrives at 1:30.) Excellent service, post office.

Anyway, now there are loaded with 185 gr. bullets, ready for the range. These cases were formed from .45-70 and the rims turned down slightly. They are too small for a .45-70 shell head holder but fit perfectly in one for 8x56R.

[LCPfraTN]

I'm assuming you have 8x58R reloading dies and shell holder, so why use an 8x56R shell holder? I plan to form cases from 45-70 or 45-90, but still haven't attempted it yet.

[nrobertb]

My RCBS die set did not come with a shell head holder and I had the other one on hand..

[jardows]

My grandfather brought back a bayonet for the Danish Krag from WW2. Some day I will get the rifle to match. Let us know how it shoots!

[LCPfraTN]

My RCBS die set did not come with a shell head holder and I had the other one on hand..

Gotcha! I'm surprised that the RCBS dies gave you problems in forming cases. Most folks that have had problems were using the CH4D dies according to comments I've found on this and other forums in the past. I've actually got the CH4D dies and I've been concerned that I might have problems when I try to form cases from .45-70 or .45-90 brass. I guess we will see when I finally get to that project.

[mauserdad]

Mine is dated 1910. All matching. Has the brass disc on right rear side of stock about the sixe of a nickel. Marked 2R over 2396 Bought a box of ammo from Buffalo Arms. Was expensive but I just wanted a box.