Mosin Nagant: Should I Buy one?

[Hoosierkav]

What is the main appeal to these rifles? The history? The price? Certainly, the price point is appealing, but is it just an inexpensive rifle or something more?

What are people's end-use of them? Target? Battle rifle? Behind glass?

 

[Miller Tyme]

What is the main appeal to these rifles? The history? The price? Certainly, the price point is appealing, but is it just an inexpensive rifle or something more?

What are people's end-use of them? Target? Battle rifle? Behind glass?

I use mine for fence posts, cheaper that Locust posts and the bayos are great for cooking kabobs on.

 

[fro65]

I definately think you should get one or five. They are tough as nails, very reliable, relatively cheap to shoot and amazingly accurate even with old surplus ammo. I hit a groundhog at 300 yards this past summer with one of mine. That was with the battle sights! Just remember to clean thoroughly after shooting because all ammo I have used is corrosive. Not a big deal, just use a cleaning regimen similar to what you would use on a muzzleloader. Most seem to be around $130 right now.

 

[tmschuller]

All this talk is making me look for a Mosin... anyone can help me in the direction of one? I looked on line and all sold out... I am not the best at the internet so I may not be looking at the right spots.. I did buy a spam can of ammo today... part of the solution .. at least it was in stock . Not trying to hijack a thread ...

 

[Miller Tyme]

Try Classic, or Aim, or J&G. They are your best bet if you want to deal with a dealer on line. Try Gunbroker if you like auctions, and try Bradis if you want to hold it in your hands before you purchase it.

 

[johntheplinker]

All this talk is making me look for a Mosin... anyone can help me in the direction of one? I looked on line and all sold out... I am not the best at the internet so I may not be looking at the right spots.. I did buy a spam can of ammo today... part of the solution .. at least it was in stock . Not trying to hijack a thread ...

If you're anywhere near Clarksville check out Falls City Firearms. He has several in the rack. 91/30, M91, M44, and T53.

 

[corronade]

budsgunshop.com
has
91/30 $139
m44 $249
m38 $279
in stock right now

 

[saberstar]

I have been considering buying one after shooting it. The only issue I have is in the future how do you see the accessibility of ammo. When the surplus dries up will the ammo be crazy expensive? Is there a lot of reloadable ammo for this gun on the market?

 

[navy4422]

I love mine, it was my first gun, they are cheap, fun to shoot, and cheap to shoot

Only downside I have is the 91/30 is to long for a lot of cases.

 

[ccolip2189]

One word three letters YES

 

[lmyer]

I have been considering buying one after shooting it. The only issue I have is in the future how do you see the accessibility of ammo. When the surplus dries up will the ammo be crazy expensive? Is there a lot of reloadable ammo for this gun on the market?

Privi ammo is the one that you want to reload. Winchester is reported to only get a couple or three reloads. I have a couple hundred cases of Privi that I cycle through. Over 20 loads on some when neck sizing without annealing. Dont forget to trim cases. First thing to go will be the neck, and it will split harmlessly. You see it when you size next time. Was about $14/box of 20. Brass alone costs more. Don't know about now. Sierra, Hornady make 3.11/3.12 bullets in more than one weight. Speer does too but Ive never used them. Difficult to get primers and some powders right now. I bout 5000 primers and a bunch of powder right before they skyrocketed in price. :-) Still not cheap to load 7.62x54R but I think its worth it.

Les

 

[johntheplinker]

I have been considering buying one after shooting it. The only issue I have is in the future how do you see the accessibility of ammo. When the surplus dries up will the ammo be crazy expensive? Is there a lot of reloadable ammo for this gun on the market?

There is quite a bit of new manufactured fairly cheap non-reloadable ammo available from the usual suspects in Russia, Wolf, Bear, etc.
There is some reloadable ammo now, made by Privi Partisan (sold as Privi Parisan and Wolf Gold) and Sellior & Belloit(sold under Winchester Metric line). The Privi can be hard to find at times, but with a little looking it can be found. For brass, boxer primed cases, the Privi is actually fairly inexpensive, and the cases are great for reloading. The S&B I haven't been impressed with, more expensive, not as accurate, and the cases just don't last.
Also I think availability of reloadable cases will only increase after the surplus dries up. Right now its hard for the ammo companies to compete with $80/440 rds for surplus so once that is gone there will be more of a demand.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

What is the main appeal to these rifles? The history? The price? Certainly, the price point is appealing, but is it just an inexpensive rifle or something more?

What are people's end-use of them? Target? Battle rifle? Behind glass?

The main appeal for me is the substantial bang for buck. For about $100 you can buy a proper battle rifle with punch comparable to 30-06 and ammo is still cheap @ .24 a pop. Where else can you guy that much gun and ammo on the cheap?

Besides the firepower/$ value, the historical value is significant. The tooling marks on my 1943 were made by a person who knew that if they didn't turn out enough quality rifles, the nazis were going to kill each and every person they knew.

 

[navy4422]

The main appeal for me is the substantial bang for buck. For about $100 you can buy a proper battle rifle with punch comparable to 30-06 and ammo is still cheap @ .24 a pop. Where else can you guy that much gun and ammo on the cheap?

Besides the firepower/$ value, the historical value is significant. The tooling marks on my 1943 were made by a person who knew that if they didn't turn out enough quality rifles, the nazis were going to kill each and every person they knew.

I forgot to include that as well, if you're a history buff then go for it I hope to have most of the WWII rifles in my life.

 

[varadatt]

While i dont know much about mine yet, I will say I love shooting it! I took it out last weekend and it worked flawlessly after the bolt loosened up.
it's a great piece of history and a blast to shoot! Buy one and have fun with it.

 

[Gadgetmonster]

Just bought one.
Bradis has about 12.
Got mine at U.S. Defense at 37 and County Line.
They had 4 M53's... now 3.

 

[avcautoinc]

they are cheap why not buy one?

 

[jontheturboguy]

Here is one Im working on now.

Every thing from a gun smith stand point has been done to make her shoot true.

If you get a bubba'd Mosin or just a parts gun I suggest going wild. If you find a Finnish capture SA, you'll most likely have your pinky's cut off by the purists here on the boards for even touching her with any thing less than wood wax.

Even neglected Mosins can be brought back from the dead. Can't wait to see what this baby will do and what ammo she likes. Have to pick a stock for her too. 3lb trigger pull? OH YEAH. :-)

Edit: Yes the muzzle brakes make a huge difference on these Mosins in term of kick. The Barrett 50 cal miniature copy I have on this one turns it into a complete ***** cat.

 

[cjeffrey]

You should try to pick one up, if you can find one. I love mine.