Based on the calibers and power of the loads you guys are talking about, I gather the Krag frame, despite its age and the materials used, is able to handle those kinds of pressures without concern. I'm glad, but kind of surprised, to learn that, given the rap on at least some other rifles of the same approximate era. Although I have no experience with them, I've always been attracted to the Krag sporter, mostly for the nostalgic reasons others have mentioned. TT

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