Cast bullet feed through Krag magazine

[PBSmith]

I had hopes that a Lee 303 bullet would feed through my 1898 Krag's magazine. It doesn't unless I punch the bolt, which I don't want to do. That particular bullet has the strange rounded-taper nose which seems to be common on other Lee bullets.

What true, round-nose lead bullets, in the weight range 165-200 grains) have you cast that will reliably feed through your Krag's magazne?

[NEKVT]

Lee 309-200-1R feeds fine in my two Krags. It is the current hunting load in my 1898 sporter. The Lyman 311284 at about 210gr depending on alloy was designed for the Krag.

[Whole Bunches]

Lyman 314299...my bore is .303” and groove is .314”. Feeds perfectly. Lyman 311291 feeds fine, but is undersize for my bore.

[GBertolet]

I have used the 311291 and 311284, with good results, in both my Krags. There is a joint where the sideplate is attached to the receiver. The bullet noses have to slide over it. Maybe on your rifle, there is an edge there, catching on the bullets.

[PBSmith]

Discovered that the problem is not the Lee bullet.

GB, there is indeed an edge where you describe, but I don't believe that's the problem, as the nose of the bullet clears that edge with no hangup.

Looking into this and will report back when I find the problem.

Thanks to all for your posts.

[KCSO]

Make a d reamer and true the Lee Mould up to a true round nose. Mine weighs in at 190 greains and feeds perfect. Mostly I think they just need a little more length as the original bullet was 220 grains.

[Rich/WIS]

Where is it hanging up? When I had a Krag also used the 311291 and 311284, both fed without issue.

[PBSmith]

Where is it hanging up? When I had a Krag also used the 311291 and 311284, both fed without issue.

Good question Rich. See new thread, "Springfield Krag won't feed from magazine." . The problem isn't the bullet.