richhodg66
Well-Known Member
The Krag is cock on opening, but so darn smooth it's hard to tell.
I when I went through Army basic training in 1970, I owned a SMLE No. I Mk III* and an 1891 Argentine Mauser both with bayonets and had been reloading (using cast 311299 bullets) for both for several years. Compared to these 80 year old rifles, the M-16 was underwhelming.If I were to pick a bolt action battle rifle to go into harm's way with, it would be an SMLE.