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Well I have gone and did it...... I bought a Norwegian Krag 6.5x55 barreled receiver. Now I need a stock for it. Hope I can get info here on where to get one. HELP!!! Any ideas???

Gunner69skmc

What type of stock are you looking for - military, hacked military or sporter. May be able to find something in the shop that would serve as a pattern. Send me a note at warkshopattelusdotnet if you are interested.

Bill

Hi Gunner69skmc

I got the Elg Rifle stock via the internet from a Norwegian guy. I am not sure how common those stocks are, but there are quite a few Krag enthusiasts in Norway who can be very helpful about parts.

If all else fails, I have the "sporterized" military stock from the rifle in the picture, but WJW above may have a better stock for you.

BTW, the bolt peep sight does hold zero extremely well. The V-notch positions it in exactly the same position shot to shot, and a set screw locks the sight in the dovetail cut on the bolt body.

all the best,
KVN

Hi, Thanks to both of you for the response. I doubt I can find both a military stock and the metal for it. I would be happy to have a sporter stock to get this old warhorse shooting. It just doesn't deserve to sit in my gunsafe and not be shot. Regards, Jack

Bill, I tried to send you an email but I guess you didn't get it. I am interested in a "sporter" stock, as that looks like the best option. I will still need a "band" to hold the stock to the barrel right? Thanks, Jack

You know, I'll bet she would look good as a Manlicker.... He He

gunner69skmc

Been away since the beginning of the month. Try sending me an e-mail at the address in my profile.

Have two of htese rifles - one with a new 6.5 x 55 sporter barrel and one with the military barrel.

Bill

gunner69skmc: you don't need a barrel band for a Norwegian Krag. Unlike an American Krag, they have both front and rear receiver bolts, just like a Mauser. You can free float that barrel if you like.

Update, ordered a used sporter stock out of Denmark. Cost $127.00 delivered Fedex, probably get it in next week.

Another problem, cleaned up the bore which is dark but with good rifling. When I get the stock I will see how good she shoots. Any ideas on possibly cleaning up the bore?

I may have to rebarrel. From what I have read the Norwegian Krags need a gunsmith with smarts. Any suggestions on who to do this, if needed.

Thanks Guys, Gunner

gunner69skmc

As long as you can cut left hand threads, and remember to turn the barrel opposite to standard proceedure to remove and install the barrel, you should have no problem. Best to copy the threads on the old barrel (12 square left hand tpi). If you are rebarreling, leave a shoulder on the barrel as it makes the barrelled action look better. A way around the threading/chambering problem might be to order a contoured, threaded and deep chambered barrel from Douglas. That way, if you were careful, you could fit the barrel withiout the need to buy, borrow or rent a chambering reamer.

Bill

Thanks Bill, I am crossing my fingers, and awaiting the stock from Norway, I cleaned the B'Jesus out of the barrel Sunday nite. Actually looks pretty good, may be o.k.......