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What is it about Mosin Nagant?
- Thread starter KirkVN
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They're cheap (although the prices have gone up in the past few years)
The ammo (7.62 x 54R) is cheap, and powerful (like a 30-06 class of round).
The short ones make a big f-ing boom.
They can be a lot of fun for little money invested.
That's pretty much the executive summary.
-Mike
The ammo (7.62 x 54R) is cheap, and powerful (like a 30-06 class of round).
The short ones make a big f-ing boom.
They can be a lot of fun for little money invested.
That's pretty much the executive summary.
-Mike
Sounds about right.
And if you spend a bit more money and pick up a Finnish variant (like my Sako marked Mosin) it can be surprisingly accurate as well. $250 is chump change for any firearm that's a nice shooter.
With that being said, my next C&R gun will be a Mauser, but they tend to be a bit more pricey.
Oh and if you want a bit of humor check out the table on the bottom of this page:
http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinHumor.htm
With that being said, my next C&R gun will be a Mauser, but they tend to be a bit more pricey.
Oh and if you want a bit of humor check out the table on the bottom of this page:
http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinHumor.htm
I almost forgot.... A bit of NES trivia....
Mosin's also can be used to make sunroofs in shot up vehicles.
poor dwarven1
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Trigger is fair. The open sights are useless for people like me with old eyes. The safety needs two men and a come-along to use, so it usually isn't. Receiver is probably strong enough to be used as a sledgehammer.
OK that all makes sense! I just couldn't figure out what the deal was! heheheh I used to have an old Egyptian Hakim Rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser, very LONG rifle, what a cannon THAT was! bought it after looking through "The Shooter's Bible" I think I paid about $80.00 for it, but that was YEARS ago when I lived in NY. Every time I broke it out at the range, everyone would move about 6 stations away from where I was! LMAO!
I will admit, I had no idea they even had mechanical safeties.
USMA-82
NES Member
The round knob at the end of the bolt. Pull back and twist.
Huh. Never knew that. Thanks! (not that I use external safeties, but good to know nonetheless!)
Lone Wolf McQuade
NES Member
I picked a M91 up Friday at M & M in Plymouth, MA. It's a 1943 Izhevsk and seems in very good condition for it's age. Need some time to study up and then head to the range.
I went there today. my dad put some money down on a mosin nagant with laminated stock. Is there any reason you dident get the laminated stock. just wondering. also my has just a little rust on the bolt. does yours
Lone Wolf McQuade
NES Member
I liked the one I picked up as simply did not really want the laminated one, just a personal choice. No rust on mine.
There is also a variant on the oe safety available. I believe it has a ring on the back that is easier to grab and pull. I bought a 91/30 from Acme Armament a couple months ago and love it.
USMA-82
NES Member
There are a few aftermarket products out there - here is one:
http://www.angelfire.com/gundam/boltman/bolt_work/index.album/mosin-nagant-cocking-piece?i=23
I almost forgot.... A bit of NES trivia....
Mosin's also can be used to make sunroofs in shot up vehicles.
Didn't someone's rifle fly off the roof when they went after it?
Try an M39 - it might change your mind.
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I am finding all of these answers really interesting! like I said I had that old Egyptian Hakim rifle and I also had an old Spanish mauser at one time when I was living in upstate NY, I guess I had been bitten by the military rifle bug way back then, you guys are making me think about getting an old Mosin now! LOL!
I love mine. Makes a racket, powerful, pretty accurate and cheap. It isn't the best I own by a long shot, but I can't put my finger on why exactly it's in my favorite pile... Maybe it's something to do with Vissili Zaitsev lol.
I'm going to have to try that safety thing too...
When I bought mine about a year back, the dealer who I got it from (not my normal go-to guy) was all about trying to sell me on the more expensive hex receiver. I didn't really see a need for the extra $50 or whatever it was he wanted for it, so I got the "normal" round one.
Just curious if there were any real advantages to it or is it just thicker steel and a bit more rare?
I'm going to have to try that safety thing too...
When I bought mine about a year back, the dealer who I got it from (not my normal go-to guy) was all about trying to sell me on the more expensive hex receiver. I didn't really see a need for the extra $50 or whatever it was he wanted for it, so I got the "normal" round one.
Just curious if there were any real advantages to it or is it just thicker steel and a bit more rare?
flintoid
Banned
It's just slightly rarer. It's a legacy receiver from early production. Typical hex shaped receivers are usually re-arsenaled dragoons.
I've got a Tula Dragoon hex and it shoots just like any other mosin nagant that hasn't been worked on by a fin.
Maninblue1861
NES Member
picked up my 1939 tula nagant a week ago for 90 bucks with all accesories. completely new refurb, excellent barrel, and does 1.5" groups easily at 200 yards once you figure out the kentucky windage.
