Mosin Sniper project

[Dr Smash]

well here is an update, I did find myself that Mosin Nagant I wanted. It is a 1939 all matching #'s un arsenaled condition, Very happy with it. Okay on to what the hell I've done to it. 1st put a scope mount on. After searching around the web and finding some mounts, mostly all about $50 to my door, I decided to do it my way. I purchased a scope mount for a Ruger Blackhawk pistol and whacked it up. Fitted it to the rifle like the ones I found for $50, However it only cost me $22.
2nd Cut up the bolt and fit it up to the mount.
3rd Mount up a scope I chose a BSA Contender 12x50 mostly for looks as it is a big ass scope. At $99 I felt that I couldn't go wrong with that. Some weaver mounts(they clear the bolt) and got er dunn.
Next I am going to put a bipod on. Prolly going to do it 2morrow as I am very excited. Here is some pics, Enjoy
Smash
http://www.drsmash.com/images/mosinsniper001resize2.jpg
http://www.drsmash.com/images/mosinsniper002resize.jpg
http://www.drsmash.com/images/mosinsniper003resize.jpg

[Reno Computer Repair]

Now please give us the rest of the story. How did you hear of these rifles, what led you to it, etc.

I know the story of the Mauser 98, so is this something similiar?:wave:

Going to use it for hunting, target practice, or just as a conversation piece over the fireplace?

[Charlie]

Nice. You'll be able to see a wee bit further with that scope over the stock sniper scope. Ammoman.com has some surplus 7.62x59 for sale that shoots really well in these...and because it's steel core ammunition, one of the latent benefits is that it's armor piercing ;) Is it a Tula or Isevsk Arsenal rifle?

Here's a shot of my Ishy sniper:

http://www.reno4x4.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=1057&c=3&userid=58

[Charlie]

Now please give us the rest of the story. How did you hear of these rifles, what led you to it, etc.

I know the story of the Mauser 98, so is this something similiar?:wave:

Going to use it for hunting, target practice, or just as a conversation piece over the fireplace?

This rifle has a lot of history associated with it. The Russians have had snipers for a very long time and they have been used quite effectively. The K98's with optics mounted were a bit fragile compared to a Mosin...You just cant beat a rifle that can be dropped out of a tree and fired accurately :)

http://7.62x54r.net/ has most of the information you would want to know about these rifles.

[Dr Smash]

Now please give us the rest of the story. How did you hear of these rifles, what led you to it, etc.

I know the story of the Mauser 98, so is this something similiar?:wave:

Going to use it for hunting, target practice, or just as a conversation piece over the fireplace?

Ever see that movie Enemy at the Gates? I have a thing for russian guns don't know why must be a past life thing. As Charlie said 7.62x54 .net everything you want to know,Thanx for the link Charlie!!
And its Tula with matching marks on bolt, safty, ect.

[scottb]

want to meet up and go shooting sometime? i have a turkish mauser (1938) that i love- trying to decide if i want a scope or not- figure i could take a look at yours and see how hard it is to do... got to love the pre WWII rifles... i can drop 200 rounds through mine (before it gets too hot to hold the wood) and never have a problem with accuracy. one of my buddies paid out the ass to fix up his .300 win mag. it's accurate as **** to 1000 yards, but he cant put more than 10 rounds through in half an hour or his accuracy will die.... funny as hell.

[Charlie]

I've got a few of the old war horses kicking around that I like to shoot :thumbsup:

[Dr Smash]

want to meet up and go shooting sometime? i have a turkish mauser (1938) that i love- trying to decide if i want a scope or not- figure i could take a look at yours and see how hard it is to do... got to love the pre WWII rifles... i can drop 200 rounds through mine (before it gets too hot to hold the wood) and never have a problem with accuracy. one of my buddies paid out the ass to fix up his .300 win mag. it's accurate as **** to 1000 yards, but he cant put more than 10 rounds through in half an hour or his accuracy will die.... funny as hell.


Finding time would be my biggest setback. But I would like that lots o places to plink here in carson.

[72 Virginians]

I'm down if I don't have anything going on. Know a couple of good spots.

[Charlie]

want to meet up and go shooting sometime? i have a turkish mauser (1938) that i love- trying to decide if i want a scope or not- figure i could take a look at yours and see how hard it is to do... got to love the pre WWII rifles... i can drop 200 rounds through mine (before it gets too hot to hold the wood) and never have a problem with accuracy. one of my buddies paid out the ass to fix up his .300 win mag. it's accurate as **** to 1000 yards, but he cant put more than 10 rounds through in half an hour or his accuracy will die.... funny as hell.

I've seen a couple of these turned into 'Twedes'...essentially you take a Swedish Mauser barrel (excellent steel aged to perfection and the awsome ballistics of the 6.5x55 round) and screw it on the Turk action. It's hard to find a Swede in decent shape, but there are barrels out there. Aside from the high-dollar Kimber, the Swede is the most accurate rifle I own.

[Charlie]

Hmmm, how's the ejection with that scope and mount? Any Problems?

[Dr Smash]

Its a copy of others I have seen and from review nothing has comne up. I will see when I shoot it for sure.

[Dr Smash]

Got the bipod on, Its little mount goes into the original sling mount and does not alter the stock at all. next is a slip on recoil pad and atactical lace up cheek pad.
http://www.drsmash.com/images/bipod001resize.jpg

[RARECJ8]

if u REALLY want to reach out and touch someone, can you say Barrett M82A1?

mb

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/RARECJ8/DSC00557.jpg

[Charlie]

:D I can, but I won't...it's a wee bit out of my price range and a little too, ah, new :)

[MIGHTYRAM97]

The cool thing is that our snipers are effectively killing with them at over a mile away... If that doesn't strike the fear of ALLAH in them towel head nutjobs !!!what will... Can I get a HOORAH !!:D

[Dr Smash]

Hey Charlie is that a K31 that you also have? Been reading up on them. I like my old Iron and that 50cal is stupid expensive all the way around. It does get out there though WAY out there!

[Charlie]

The cool thing is that our snipers are effectively killing with them at over a mile away... If that doesn't strike the fear of ALLAH in them towel head nutjobs !!!what will... Can I get a HOORAH !!:D

I would think an AC-130 Spectre would do the job of placing fear.

[Charlie]

I've got a few of the K-31's. One I sporterized, one that is currently a test mule for sights (that will be going back to the factory ones), and the other is original configuration. They are great rifles and very accurate.

[Dr Smash]

Update, well waiting on the cheek pad from Blackhawk and got the muzzle brake. Its for a M44 and I am going to have it machined so I can tig it to the barrel. Should be cool!! And could not resist the lightened anti friction trigger from HERE (http://www.huberconcepts.com/) oh man its coming together almost time to blast some shiot up.

[Dr Smash]

Well still waiting on the trigger, however this is what it looks like so far. Refinished the stock too.
http://www.drsmash.com/images/mosin_finished001resize.jpg

[Dr Smash]

GOt the trigger I will post up some pics!!

[Dr Smash]

So here it is finished with the trigger.

[Dr Smash]

and that cool 30oz break triggger

[Bulletproof]

looks cool, can I have it back now ??:nervous: :gapteeth: