Mosin Nagant

[Straightshooter2]

I've heard that more German invaders were killed by the M-N's bayonet than it's bullets. The Russians were great fans of the mass bayonet charge.

That's because the Russians would fire one volley and while the surviving Germans were still stunned by the muzzle blast from all those 91-30s, the Russians would run over and bayonet them.

CW

 

[walnutred]

I suspect as many German soldiers were killed by Russian winters as Russian rifles.

 

[writerinmo]

I am a great fan of the Mosin's as they keep me in gun money and put food on my table. I've been machining front sight adjusting tools for the various models for the past few years and sold and shipped them all around the world. Also one of the sponsors over at the Russian Mosin Nagant forums.

You have to buy and shoot one before you'll ever understand, but beware, once you do, you might fall prey to "Mosinitus" and Lord help you then!

 

[jagen heie]

dont think ive seen it mentioned. but be careful if you find one with a right angle bent bolt handle for regular price buy it. its a rarer bolt design made specifically for a sniper platform. those bolts can sell for aroound the same as the regular version guns. especially for a collector trying to make an accurate sniper build.

 

[Gunzuki]

Saw a sniper version at the gun show yesterday. $499.00, the regular Mosin's were going for $109.00.

 

[45solo]

I'm sure most of you guys have seen this, but for the one or two who haven't..."Enemy at the Gates." German and Russian snipers going at it during the Battle of Stalingrad. Great movie.

 

[bp231986]

I'm sure most of you guys have seen this, but for the one or two who haven't..."Enemy at the Gates." German and Russian snipers going at it during the Battle of Stalingrad. Great movie.

I have not, would it be on NetFlix?

 

[PALADIN85020]

dont think ive seen it mentioned. but be careful if you find one with a right angle bent bolt handle for regular price buy it. its a rarer bolt design made specifically for a sniper platform. those bolts can sell for aroound the same as the regular version guns. especially for a collector trying to make an accurate sniper build.

The bent bolts have longer handles, which gives more leverage in extraction and chambering. This is a good thing, because neither Mosin or Nagant had learned about the primary extraction principle. Extraction and chambering could be very difficult with certain ammunition; not a good thing in combat.

John

 

[writerinmo]

The bent bolts were solely to clear the scope that the sniper rifles used.

 

[PALADIN85020]

The bent bolts were solely to clear the scope that the sniper rifles used.

There is no doubt about that, but the point I was trying to make was that inasmuch as the sniper bolts had longer handles, the side benefit was easier extraction and chambering through better leverage.

John

 

[Sebago Son]

A Chipmunk killed a Woodchuck? You must be a bad arse!
Aren't you related?

You ever met my friend Geoff? If you had you wouldn't mess with him. Moose and Bear go out of their way not to cross him...

 

[Fishslayer]

7.62x54R on strippers

AIM Surplus haz 'em. My jaw dropped at the shipping. $35 for a $70 can of ammo.

Russian 7.62x54R on Mosin Chargers 300rd can

For those who don't know 99% of aftermarket strippers are junk. These are the real deal. And ya get free ammo with 'em!

EDIT: Looks like SG Ammo just got some, too. Guy on Calguns said $150 for a crate shipped to Kalifornistan. I got hosed.

http://www.sgammo.com/catalog/rifle-ammunition/762x54r

 

[jagen heie]

Thanks for the links. Been needing a good cheap ammo store

 

[2152hq]

Shipping costs can be a deal breaker on ammo.

Buying a huge amt isn't always possible either. Sometimes you can find a decent deal at a show on cases/crates,,but not as often as in the past.

Are the MN charger clips worth the $1+ they're advertising?
I never cared to use them personally. Have a few around yet but maybe they're aftermarket.
Anyway to tell?

 

[zoom6zoom]

Positive: At close range, if you miss, you can still set your target on fire.

Negative: Once you buy one, you'll want more. Or is that a positive?

 

[GaryS]

Extraction and chambering could be very difficult with certain ammunition; not a good thing in combat.

John

When you can conscript as many peasants as you want into your army, the rifle is more valuable than the soldier.

A hint if the OP buys a M44. They were designed to be fired with the magazine deployed. Apparently that effects the balance and accuracy somehow.

 

[CW Spook]

Ahhh, I believe you mean the bayonet. Yes, the M44's POI does change when it is folded and the Russian standard was to keep it deployed, ready for use.

 

[DGNY]

Another hint is to remove the M44bayonet and store it safely in shop. Then take a pair of needle nose pliers [or a short piece of small diameter stiff tubing] to range on your next trip and adjust the front sight through the top opening in sight hood. [move the wire front sight post slightly in the direction the group is 'off'] Then verify with another group on target.

Best,

Dyson

 

[GaryS]

Ahhh, I believe you mean the bayonet. Yes, the M44's POI does change when it is folded and the Russian standard was to keep it deployed, ready for use.

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Thanks, yes I meant bayonet, not magazine.

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