Took my 1898 Krag infantry rifle to the range Saturday. I didn't shoot for groups, just a test of ammo.
The ammo was the 200-grain Lee boolet, with aluminum gas check, lubed with Rooster Jacket. The load, using the Trail Boss "formula" was 12.2 grains of Trail Boss. This clocked 1340 fps. I think I have room to bump this up one whole grain, for 1500 fps or a bit more. The question? Will I get leading with RoosterJacket? Should I move to actually filling the grooves with a non-tumble lube?
Thanks in advance.