Introducing the dragonfly krag charger ...

[madsenshooter]

Function is what really matters. The one I cobbled together is quite ugly, but very functional.

[Dick Hosmer]

That was a really uncharacteristic post from parashooter, and, unless I am wrong I believe he has his own physical challenges. Still kinda rude and presumptuous.

That said, I have a question about the Norwegian chargers. They must have some sort of "automatic cammed release" (for want of any better term) since I can discern NO thumb-push, and yet I've never seen a loose round fall out during the near-instantaneous reload.

As to the time allowed in U.S. matches, there may well be enough for normal bolt manipulation, but, for my money, every second spent manipulating/handling something is a second which is unavailable for acquiring the target, and squeezing off the next shot.

[madsenshooter]

I think some of the Norwegian models are spring loaded Dick. The rounds are held in by a lever which is pushed or squeezed to release them.

[RickM]

The only problem i have found with these so far and it has only happened on dummy rounds so i dont know if lack of powder causes a problem due to weight or not but if i dont tilt the rifle forward the rounds sometimes get out of order and the next wont feed. Easy remedy when you realize it is open the gate and slap it closed with rifle tilted forward and it seems to fix itself. Again hasnt happened with live rounds and im new to the krag shooting thing when it gets beyond hunting with a sported one.

I cant wait to sling up and see what happens

[Parashooter]

I believe the chargers that I've made and sold are well made Para...

The examples I've seen of your production are indeed nicely done - and probably worth two or three times what you're charging. It's good to know there's still pride in craftsmanship to be found here.

RickM - I understand crude prototypes - and alternative positions/procedures for the physiologically-impaired. But let's add some descriptive material when we post images/videos of such things - so novices (and critics) don't think that's how it's normally done.

If cartridges are loaded to regulation length, the angled front and back walls of the US Krag magazine will automatically align their rims correctly for smooth feeding. Shorter cartridges require added care for rim positioning.

Dick - The Norwegian charger design features an external pivoted and arched flat spring serving as both retainer and release. After positioning the mouth of the device in the open magazine, one presses the center of the arched spring which pivots the retaining tab out of the way so an internal spring behind the follower can "inject" rounds into the magazine.



I'm getting a bit creaky and wheezy, but nothing I'd call "physical challenges". Wonder what gives you that impression?

[Dick Hosmer]

I'm getting a bit creaky and wheezy, but nothing I'd call "physical challenges". Wonder what gives you that impression?

Shows how one can be misled by a nom-de-plume, and in this PC world, one doesn't like to push, but I had thought you might be one of those unfortunates who must shoot from a wheelchair. Glad to find out I was mistaken. Thanks for the info on the Norwegian charger.

[madsenshooter]

Rick M., Parashooter pointed out the magazine's ability to sort the rims into the proper order, it's all in the angle. In playing with the charger I have from Paul, I found that just the right angle at the top of the charger does the same thing within the charger. Once I got them at the proper angle I could feel the rounds shifting around to align the rims, and peering inside with a light and my reading glasses on verified that they had. All I had to do to make sure the rounds stacked at that angle was pinch the charger at the top where the shoulder of the case is, so that the rounds came up about 1/8 less. My very ugly charger is open at the top, so I can see that I've loaded the rounds with the rim in the proper order. I wouldn't want to pack my open top charger around loaded as one can do with Parashooter's design, the top round sometimes manages to get past the pop rivet that holds it in place.. Perhaps next go round I'll combine some of the virtues of both.