The M-95 with the 28 inch barrel has the best balance of all the 95s in my opinion. The pistol grip stock and shotgun but have got to make for more comfortable shooting. I find the Cresent but uncomfortable in calibers larger than 30-30. Both are wonderful rifles! Thanks for the video!
I've taking 2-3 rifles with me on hunts and used a different one every day ! That way I git to use each one in huntin situations at least once. Good luck on yer hunt !
I should think all the deer would be trying their best to get shot with such a classic rifle and cartridge.😁 Hope you get a big buck with your outstanding rifle!
Interesting choice for hunting. I was led to believe the 30-40 Krag was an anemic cartridge as seen in the Spanish American War and the reason the military went to the 30-06. Perhaps the reason is the difference in performance on humans vs animals? What’s your take on it Mark? Will you fix/change the receiver sight on the carbine? Fun video! Thanks.
Not the first time I've heard this comment about the 30-40 Krag being "anemic", but have never understood it. The ballistics of the 30-40 Krag fall right in between the two most popular deer cartridges of the 20th century (30-30 & 30-06). It was a very popular hunting cartridge at one time. The world record Rocky Mountain elk that stood for more than 50 years was killed with an 1895 in 30-40 Krag. There is no doubt that the 30-06 has somewhat superior ballistics, but not significantly (and I'm a huge fan of the 30-06 and it's family). In my opinion, the 30-40 Krag is an excellent hunting cartridge for medium-sized game and an adequate military cartridge - especially when compared to some of the military rounds that have been used more recently.
@@thecinnabar8442 Thanks for the education and history lesson. Always seem to learn something from your videos. Will you be changing the rear sight on the carbine?
Especially considering this rifle was manufactured in 1897. I prefer the lighter spitzer for hunting, particularly in this area where longer shooting is the norm. I'm using 180 grain bullets.
I have an old box of 30-40 Krag ammo labeled for Krag rifles and 1895 Winchesters. Not going to shoot that, I've been loading ammo with new brass and 220 gr. hard cast gas checked bullets.
@@thecinnabar8442 Right now I'm loading for a Krag Model of 1896 saddle ring carbine. In my imagination it went up San Juan Hill with Teddy's Rough Riders. I'm using a lightish load of old IMR 4895, so old it has a price of $9.95 on the steel can. I have a bit of ADD, I get distracted onto other projects, like getting my Burnside carbine back into battery, getting very close with that one.
What a terrible problem to have with old fashioned rifles firing "anemic" cartridges. I would take that problem any day. By the way, .30-40 Krag also approximates .303 British when both are fed similar bullet weights in normal pressure loads. Nobody ever said .303 was anemic. Also people forget that the .30-03 and .30-06 may have improved on .30-40 ballistics a bit, but neither of them were, in '03 or '06 what we expect to be getting out of commercial loaded .30-06 ammunition today. Military .30-06 ammunition never got to that level. Once the M1 rifle set the pressure specs for military ball ammo, that was where it stayed till 7.62 NATO retired it.
@@thecinnabar8442 .303 is a great hunting cartridge. In recent years more available in factory loaded form than is .30-40 Krag. Not quite as friendly to reloaders with bullet options as is .30 caliber, but at least adequate. Edit: Hornady, Sierra, and Speer all make decent .311 or .312 bullets.
Really Nice Rifle How Does The 30-40 Krag Compare to The 30-30 Winchester Mark 😀 I Think You Made The Right Choice With The 28” Barrel There Both Beautiful Examples of Fine Craftsmanship Of The Best Years Of Winchester When John Browning Was Working With Them 😊😀 Thanks Mark For The Great Videos
With the same bullet weight, the Krag is 2-300 ft/s faster and has 2-300 ft/lbs more energy than the 30-30. It replaced the 45-70 as the standard US military round in 1892 and was then replaced by the 30-03/30-06 family in 1903. It was a very popular hunting cartridge "back in the day", but has fallen out of favor today.
Both beautiful rifles. Hunting in the open, I think you made the right choice with the longer barrel. Wishing you all the success with your hunt.
Thanks a bunch!
That’s a beautiful rifle I hope you get a big one with it
Thanks Jeremy!
Beautiful! Love the .30 Army ctg! Took a nilgai bull with my 1915 vintage’95 SRC in .30 Army. A great ctgs! Thanks again for a great video!
Very cool! I'll bet you have some great memories of that hunt.
The M-95 with the 28 inch barrel has the best balance of all the 95s in my opinion. The pistol grip stock and shotgun but have got to make for more comfortable shooting. I find the Cresent but uncomfortable in calibers larger than 30-30. Both are wonderful rifles! Thanks for the video!
I've taking 2-3 rifles with me on hunts and used a different one every day ! That way I git to use each one in huntin situations at least once. Good luck on yer hunt !
That’s a good idea
Thanks Robert. Good thinking!
Yeah! I'm not the only looney!
Fantastic rifles! What a cool old truck, that would be a great project.
Great group! Good luck on your hunt.
Thanks James!
Always liked long barrel rifles. All the best.
Thanks Gary!
Nice shooting with beautiful rifles!
Fun video Mark. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome!
Good Hunting Mark.
Thanks Scott!
Nice group :) Good luck.
Thanks Jim. I was pleasantly surprised by that group from a 124 year old rifle and open sights.
I should think all the deer would be trying their best to get shot with such a classic rifle and cartridge.😁 Hope you get a big buck with your outstanding rifle!
Apparently our deer don't appreciate fine vintage firearms.😆
Interesting choice for hunting. I was led to believe the 30-40 Krag was an anemic cartridge as seen in the Spanish American War and the reason the military went to the 30-06. Perhaps the reason is the difference in performance on humans vs animals? What’s your take on it Mark? Will you fix/change the receiver sight on the carbine? Fun video! Thanks.
Not the first time I've heard this comment about the 30-40 Krag being "anemic", but have never understood it. The ballistics of the 30-40 Krag fall right in between the two most popular deer cartridges of the 20th century (30-30 & 30-06). It was a very popular hunting cartridge at one time. The world record Rocky Mountain elk that stood for more than 50 years was killed with an 1895 in 30-40 Krag. There is no doubt that the 30-06 has somewhat superior ballistics, but not significantly (and I'm a huge fan of the 30-06 and it's family). In my opinion, the 30-40 Krag is an excellent hunting cartridge for medium-sized game and an adequate military cartridge - especially when compared to some of the military rounds that have been used more recently.
@@thecinnabar8442 Thanks for the education and history lesson. Always seem to learn something from your videos.
Will you be changing the rear sight on the carbine?
@@dogbone1358 I'll make a new insert for it based on the originals.
No less than Aldo Leopold used the 30-40 Krag
Yea, the rifles are nice, but that truck !!!! My oh my…
Fabulous! Further dispelling the myths that leverguns aren’t accurate. Do you prefer the heavier round noses or lighter spritzers in the .30-40?
Especially considering this rifle was manufactured in 1897. I prefer the lighter spitzer for hunting, particularly in this area where longer shooting is the norm. I'm using 180 grain bullets.
@@thecinnabar8442 I imagine that combo would do nicely for elk too.
@@thecinnabar8442 I either missed it or you never said what bullet you were using.
I forgot to ask. What load were you using? I found 4895 and H-335 worked good in my Ruger #3 before I went stupid and sold it.
I've had good results with both 4895 and 4759. These are loaded with 4895 and 180 gr. bullets.
Wow! Very neat.
Thanks J.R.!
I have an old box of 30-40 Krag ammo labeled for Krag rifles and 1895 Winchesters. Not going to shoot that, I've been loading ammo with new brass and 220 gr. hard cast gas checked bullets.
What rifle do you use that's chambered in 30-40 Krag? Which powder do you prefer for this caliber?
@@thecinnabar8442 Right now I'm loading for a Krag Model of 1896 saddle ring carbine. In my imagination it went up San Juan Hill with Teddy's Rough Riders. I'm using a lightish load of old IMR 4895, so old it has a price of $9.95 on the steel can. I have a bit of ADD, I get distracted onto other projects, like getting my Burnside carbine back into battery, getting very close with that one.
I have 3 old Winchesters new in the box. A 1885 a 1886 and a 1895.. i have hunted alot with a well use 1885 45/70 ate lots of elk with the old gun.
I always enjoy hearing about others who hunt with their old Winchesters!
Outstanding!👍🏽✊🏽😀❤️🇺🇸
Thanks Jeffry! Did you see my comment on your Remington Keene question. I'd be happy to help you out with it if I can.
What a terrible problem to have with old fashioned rifles firing "anemic" cartridges. I would take that problem any day. By the way, .30-40 Krag also approximates .303 British when both are fed similar bullet weights in normal pressure loads. Nobody ever said .303 was anemic. Also people forget that the .30-03 and .30-06 may have improved on .30-40 ballistics a bit, but neither of them were, in '03 or '06 what we expect to be getting out of commercial loaded .30-06 ammunition today. Military .30-06 ammunition never got to that level. Once the M1 rifle set the pressure specs for military ball ammo, that was where it stayed till 7.62 NATO retired it.
I've hunted with a 95 in 303 British as well, but didn't get a chance to do any shooting. I really like that caliber as well.
@@thecinnabar8442 .303 is a great hunting cartridge. In recent years more available in factory loaded form than is .30-40 Krag. Not quite as friendly to reloaders with bullet options as is .30 caliber, but at least adequate. Edit: Hornady, Sierra, and Speer all make decent .311 or .312 bullets.
Really Nice Rifle How Does The 30-40 Krag Compare to The 30-30 Winchester Mark 😀 I Think You Made The Right Choice With The 28” Barrel There Both Beautiful Examples of Fine Craftsmanship Of The Best Years Of Winchester When John Browning Was Working With Them 😊😀 Thanks Mark For The Great Videos
With the same bullet weight, the Krag is 2-300 ft/s faster and has 2-300 ft/lbs more energy than the 30-30. It replaced the 45-70 as the standard US military round in 1892 and was then replaced by the 30-03/30-06 family in 1903. It was a very popular hunting cartridge "back in the day", but has fallen out of favor today.
@@thecinnabar8442 Thanks Mark 😀