I picked up a set of CH4D 8x58 R die set from Buffalo Arms Co. which I used to make cases from Starline 45-90 cases.

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You can own your own set for $82.74.
U.S. Homeland Security doesn't like us Canadians shipping firearms stuff across the border.

Is that Danish Krag round the same as the one for the rolling block action?
I thought there was a difference in the two cases.
But, I've been wrong before.
Thanks,
Dave

This question may have already been asked and answered, but, was the 8x58R Rolling Block load used by the Swedes black or smokeless powder?

I am far away from my 1887 Swedish military reports re 8X58RD, so this is partly from memory. 

Initial load was a compressed BP charge that was developed to hold chamber pressures below 2000atms. Compressed load was developed because ALL tested loose BP loads generated too much pressure for Rem RB, some up to 3000atms. Bullet was mantled with soft Pb alloy core. See most recent thread on Swedish Civilian Weapons by NiklasP, where much more is presented from same 1887s reports as I have.

Almost from start various early nitro powder loads were tested. The few data I have seen thus far suggests these initial powders were simiar to 4759 in both weight of charge and muzzle velocity. Much, much later Norma, etc. developed nitro loads using basically modern nitro powders to greatly increase ballistics while keeping with 2000atms. Such loads by Norma are available in thread on Scandinavian Military Weapons on Gunboards by kriggevär.

Grisen

That is single best supply of 8X58RD available for practical shooters and target shooters. Smokepole50 did a great job!

Grisen

For dies, I would check with ch4d, they do list them. According to COW, 155gr Lyman 316475gc, 20.0 grs 4198, 1700 fps. Original loading was black using a 196 bullet.