Didja Ever See A Cracked Krag Bolt ? Wanna See Some ?

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Wed May 22, 2013 9:27 pm

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Now, you've seen the Elephant........................................

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pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Wed May 22, 2013 10:58 pm

Well now ! I must have a peek at Mine,---- tomorrow.
Perry

olyinaz · Post by **olyinaz** » Thu May 23, 2013 12:34 am

They're getting old! Several Norsk shooters have said that they don't run 'em hard in Norway any longer due to bolts cracking from age and stress fatigue.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Thu May 23, 2013 6:52 am

I guess if it has to crack, BEHIND the locking lug is better than if the lug sheared off...??

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Thu May 23, 2013 9:33 am

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The locking lug will shear off, AJ (with continued shooting, if the crack isn't noticed) - those examples are in the earlier stage ("just" cracked), and haven't sheared (yet).

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Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Thu May 23, 2013 9:49 am

Bad deal anyway you look at it. I have heard of such but never seen.

olyinaz · Post by **olyinaz** » Thu May 23, 2013 11:44 am

If I had one I wanted to shoot a lot, I think I'd look into having the bolt stress relieved and re-heat treated. Does anyone know if that is available?

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu May 23, 2013 5:26 pm

Does anyone know what these people were doing/loading these with?

One can break anything, if they so desire to abuse such a rifle.

I've put a lot of rounds down range with my 1898 Krag and it still looks and functions like new.

It's not a K98 or '03 Springfield and should not be treated as such!

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AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Thu May 23, 2013 8:36 pm

olyinaz wrote:If I had one I wanted to shoot a lot, I think I'd look into having the bolt stress relieved and re-heat treated. Does anyone know if that is available?

I'd be worried that the receiver is likely about the same age and technology, so may be developing micro-cracks as well.

I think EVERY firearm should be inspected periodically for such stuff, and it may be the BEST reason of all to actually go to the work of CLEANING them (so you can see cracks through the grime).

kaschi · Post by **kaschi** » Fri May 24, 2013 11:34 pm

Maybe it's time for a manufacturer to offer a replica!

olyinaz · Post by **olyinaz** » Sat May 25, 2013 2:13 am

kaschi wrote:Maybe it's time for a manufacturer to offer a replica!

Replacement bolts would go a long way really. Replacement barrels and stocks are already available, and most of the other parts can be refurbished or replaced without issue.

Bullard4075 · Post by **Bullard4075** » Fri May 31, 2013 11:58 am

Worst case, does the bolt come out through your head?

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:35 pm

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IDK - But, Krags have only the single locking lug................................................

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harry · Post by **harry** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:37 pm

Bullard4075 wrote:Worst case, does the bolt come out through your head?

No, they stop about half way

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Fri May 31, 2013 4:21 pm

I looked at Mine this morning and it looks OK. I used a jewelers loupe to eliminate the possibility of My older eyes missing something.
Perry

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Fri May 31, 2013 6:13 pm

harry wrote:
Bullard4075 wrote:Worst case, does the bolt come out through your head?
No, they stop about half way

Ha! I like that!----------6 To expand on that I believe that if and when the bolt head pops off that the gun will still hold together as the bolt handle fits in a groove in the action itself, acting as a safety back up, so...............forget it, I'm hungry and tired...see you boys later.--------6

piller · Post by **piller** » Fri May 31, 2013 6:46 pm

I don't know much about the Krag, but I am wondering if those bolts were subjected higher pressure than the original design called for. Could that have been a possibility?

Bob Hatfield · Post by **Bob Hatfield** » Fri May 31, 2013 7:49 pm

The bolt handle still locks sort of in a recess to hopefully catch the bolt if the front lug shears.

Bob

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