M91 Nagant Scope

[dieselman]

Just picked up my first nagant at the 1500 in indy.. paid $90 dollars for it and its in great shape, all numbers match. however, it does not have a scope and i would like it to. should i get the original PU scope or get a more powerful scope. secondly, where can i buy the mounting hardware?

 

[dkc485]

Congrats on the mosin nagant! I have been mulling over getting a PU myself. my reasoning being wanting to keep it looking stock and retaining the use of my iron sights. plus, it'll look original. just did a quick look on yahoo
these are reproduction PU scopes. hope this helps

Products

 

[ATF Consumer]

Don't forget, if you mount a PU scope, you'll need to swap out the bolt so you can still cycle the cartridges. Those will run you a good $50 or more. here is one link.. Bolt Body ATI Sporter Mosin Nagant Rifles Bolt Body ATI Sporter Mosin Nagant Rifles Products Model: P-MN-6B Price: $69.00 [P-MN-6B] - $69.00 : Buymilsurp.com, Your source for military surplus.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Welcome to your next addiction!

If you decide against a PU mount, there are mounts that replace the rear sight leaf that can utilize some long eye relief scopes.

 

[redneck919]

im not a fan of scopes on mosins.iron sights are better in my opinion.i have a couple friends who have mosins set up with scopes.one has the one from i believe ati.you drill and tap the reciever for the mount then cut your bolt handle and screw on a bent bolt handle.the other has the mount that you put on your rear sight that you must use a long eye relief scope.my 2 cents is to leave it be.

 

[ATF Consumer]

I agree...They are very accurate with just the iron sights. I really couldn't see needing a scope unless you were targeting outside of 150 yards or so...IMHO.

 

[spainy79]

I really couldn't see needing a scope unless you were targeting outside of 150 yards or so...IMHO.

This is why I scoped mine. Now I just need to go to a range where I can shoot those distances. I would like to take this gun to Texas and do a hog hunt with it.

 

[booey50]

spainy 79 how much did your set up set you back was looking to do that to mine???

 

[rcflyer]

I did the ATI Bolt and Mount with a scope on my 91/30. I would not do it again. Shoots more accurately with orginal sights and bayonnet attached, very accurate!
If you want a 91/30 with a PU scope I would buy it that way. They can be had for $399 online

 

[Eprobertson1]

I have shot my 91/30 at 350 yards at a 2x2 steel plate and had no problem ringing in. We then shot at 3 litre soda bottles at the same distance and was able to hit a couple of those. By the way, did I mention that we only used iron sights. My buddy femurhpy was shooting one of his M1 garands. He did hit one or two more bottles than I did.

 

[spainy79]

spainy 79 how much did your set up set you back was looking to do that to mine???

The kit was around $40 and I spent $60 on the gunsmithing.

 

[dieselman]

The kit was around $40 and I spent $60 on the gunsmithing.

Spainy u got m91 or m44?

 

[Eprobertson1]

Spainy u got m91 or m44?

It appears to be a M44 as it has a bayonet lug on the side of the barrel.
Nice looking rifle, but would prefer to have a 91/30 for long distance shooting.

 

[Eprobertson1]

I have found the M44 rifles good for up to 100 yards. Anything further they lose there accuracy. The 91/30's are great out to around 400 with open sights (if you can see that far). I do have one of my 91/30 set up with a scope off of the rear sight mount and hoping to get to shoot it at around 500 yds. I hope!

 

[spainy79]

OK here's a little back ground. I bought the M44 in Feb. '06 off of a buddy. He already had the after market stock on it but gave me the original (he didn't have the top piece that goes over the barrel). After learning a little more about the gun I decided to go ahead with the scope mount. One way to look at it is not everyone can shoot the same gun the same way. Yes, I get a better satisfaction out of hitting a target with open sites but for what this gun was purchased for (yote hunting) a scope was the way to go. Fast forward to May '08 and I'm at an auction where a 91/30 goes on the block and I score it for $75. I wasn't really paying attention and never noticed that the original stock had been cut down until I picked it up afterwards. The one ring that was holding it together kept falling off plus the length of the stock didn't feel right. So earlier this year at the March 1500 I finally picked up a new stock for it. Now am I going to have this one scoped? I don't know. Maybe? I realize I could easily swap out parts with the 2 and reverse roles with them. Since these 2 guns will never see their original stocks again why not modify them a little more? If I end up with another Mosin will it go down the same road? NO. It will stay in its' original form. Now if INGO had existed in 2006 with the available info that is here along with opinions would the M44 gone through the scope mounting? A very good chance it still would've. Hope this clears some things up and to why that gun is in its' current state.

 

[Eprobertson1]

OK here's a little back ground. I bought the M44 in Feb. '06 off of a buddy. He already had the after market stock on it but gave me the original (he didn't have the top piece that goes over the barrel). After learning a little more about the gun I decided to go ahead with the scope mount. One way to look at it is not everyone can shoot the same gun the same way. Yes, I get a better satisfaction out of hitting a target with open sites but for what this gun was purchased for (yote hunting) a scope was the way to go. Fast forward to May '08 and I'm at an auction where a 91/30 goes on the block and I score it for $75. I wasn't really paying attention and never noticed that the original stock had been cut down until I picked it up afterwards. The one ring that was holding it together kept falling off plus the length of the stock didn't feel right. So earlier this year at the March 1500 I finally picked up a new stock for it. Now am I going to have this one scoped? I don't know. Maybe? I realize I could easily swap out parts with the 2 and reverse roles with them. Since these 2 guns will never see their original stocks again why not modify them a little more? If I end up with another Mosin will it go down the same road? NO. It will stay in its' original form. Now if INGO had existed in 2006 with the available info that is here along with opinions would the M44 gone through the scope mounting? A very good chance it still would've. Hope this clears some things up and to why that gun is in its' current state.

If you like what you have, no need for any explanation. It is just my personal preference to go with a 91/30 and keept the WOOD!.
Big thing is having fun shooting the flame throwing beast!

 

[zstep7]

Rock Solid Mount is the way to go. It is pricey, and will need to be put on by a gunsmith. The gunsmith was also able to heat and form my existing bolt to work. That was on a Monte Carlo stock though. Google rock solid mount and you will find their website. It is worth the look.

 

[dtkw]

Sounded like fun for you guys. Where did you go shooting?