6.5 x 55 Norweigian Krag

victorj19

April 30, 2012 17:55

Is this the same cartridge as the 6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser?

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  charliemeyer007

  April 30, 2012 18:19

  wiki says so http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krag-Jørgensen

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  victorj19

  April 30, 2012 18:37

  Thanks. Was considering buying a die set if they weren't the same.
  
  Jim

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  nemesisenforcer

  April 30, 2012 21:37

  It may be the same dimensionally but the Krag is rated for much lower max pressures than the Swede Mauser.

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  nononsense

  May 01, 2012 02:29

  victorj19,
  
  You need to determine which model Krag you're asking about since the pressures will vary a bit.
  
  Here is a quote to use as a guideline for reloading:
  
  "Nonetheless, older rifles may benefit from milder loads. Modern European 6.5x55 rounds are sometimes loaded to a CIP maximum of 55000 PSI, but 6.5x55 rounds marked "safe for the Krag" are loaded to a milder 40600 PSI. SAAMI specifications call for maximum average pressure of 46000 PSI, sufficient for 2,380 ft/s (730 m/s) with a 160 grain bullet."
  
  Better to be safe...
  
  Best.

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  jonk

  May 01, 2012 03:41

  If you handload, not a problem. While you should load to a lower pressure than for a Swede Mauser the guide rib on the Krag bears against the receiver, unlike in the US Krag, creating a second (if small) locking lug. So it is a little stronger than the US model.

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