I had a brainstorm at work last night. How about necking up my old 30-40 krag to .338? I think 2500-2550fps with a 200gr .338 pill would be realistic @ original SAMMI pressures. I could have someone rebore the barrel and not change the appearance of my dear departed dad's favorite rifle. I think it would be a real "stomper" @ iron sight ranges

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[This message has been edited by wildcat junkie (edited 01-07-2002).]

Wouldn't that be about the same as the .33 WCF?

WyoJoe

Probably: My deceased uncle that used to hunt with my dad a lot had a 33 Win. in a Win. lever action of some type. That was his favorite gun. Actually I think that round is based on the 45-70 case. The reason the 33-40 Krag idea intrigues me is that it would only require a rebore job, feeding would not be a problem and I think I could easily modify my dies at work. I also think the 33 WCF was a different bore wasn't it?

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If I recall correctly, the .33 WCF was the original .338" round/cartridge. The other early (pre 1950s) round that used a .338" bullet was the .33 BSA (British). Ironically, the .33 BSA is very similar in design to the .338 Win Mag. Belted case, etc.

-Bob F.

33 wcf, 35 wcf, and 405 wcf are all based on the 30-40 case... I have always wanted to do a Krag in 405, but 33 or 35 would be an easier conversion due to the shoulder diameter.

The 33WCF is formed from 45/70 brass. I am looking for something that would not require modification of thr magazine.

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