Scoping a Mosin 9130

[Enfieldno4mk1]

I am considering buying another Mosin to add a scope to. On the internet there seem to be many different ideas on how to do this. Any opinions on the best way to put a scope on a Mosin? Thanks for the help.

 

[sgreen3]

The best way would be to drill and tap the reciver. But you may not want to do that. The only other choice would be the rear sight mount, but if you use it you will need a long eye relief scope, so its a give and take.

 

[peberly400]

Brass stackers mount is amazing. It knocks out the rear sights and allows for a mouth there. Then you add a long eye relief (basically a pistol scope) a you get a scoped mosin and you didnt have to chop it up.

 

[Enfieldno4mk1]

Yea the Brass Stackers mount looks good and easy to install. Any recommendations on a decent low cost scope for 100-200 yards? thanks.

 

[peberly400]

Weaver 2.5x8x28mm. You should be able to get almost 1 inch groups at 100 yards with decent ammo. Heres a good video on the mounting system. Guy talks a lot and videos a little long, but its really pretty good.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOmqUdhJm_8[/ame]

 

[peberly400]

Dont know why it embedded it, but heres a real link to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOmqUdhJm_8

 

[Colinb913]

I heated and tapped my back sight off of the rail it was on and put a scope right on there, long eye relief of course.

 

[Salty Possum]

I am considering buying another Mosin to add a scope to. On the internet there seem to be many different ideas on how to do this. Any opinions on the best way to put a scope on a Mosin? Thanks for the help.

You got several options, there really are only 3 in my opinion. Here you go
1. Brass Stacker Mosin Nagant 9130 See Thru Scout Scope Mount 9130-SSM -Solid scout type scope mount.
2. http://www.rocksolidind.com/mosin-nagant/mosin-nagant-hex-receiver-scope-mount-1.html - The best scope mount out there, it does require drilling and tapping though.....
3. Home Page - A great scope mount no drilling or tapping required!

These three are the best from what I've seen online, I've shot a guy's mosin that had the scope mount on and it works great. But if your not a scout scope kinda guy look at the other two.

 

[sgm98ws6]

I used the ATI kit with the bolt handle when i did mine. Had a small vice and a hand drill and it was really quite simple to install. I think I still have a couple of pictures of it on my old cell phone. But over all it was the first rifle i modded and seemed to be fairly easy.

 

[monitor51]

Brass Stacker was the mounting I'd decided on. Glad to see others have made that choice. Is kind of nice to still have the irons if needed.

 

[lmyer]

Leapers Airgun/.22 1" Bi-directional Offset Optimum Profile Mount RGPMOFS38-25H4

I use this mount directly on the dovetail. If you have a refurb 91/30 or 91/59, just remove the two pins and knock the rear sight mount off. You can always restore it back to original later. Note this does not work with any other Mosins.

Total cost with NCStar Scope = about $55.

Leapers Airgun/.22 1" Bi-directional Offset Optimum Profile Mount RGPMOFS38-25H4 FREE S&H RGPMOFS38-25H4. Leapers Accushot Riflescope Mounts, Rings & Bases, Leapers Accushot Rifle Scopes, Leapers Riflescope Mounts, Rings & Bases.

p.s. the finish on this laminated stock is original! A 1942 Izhevsk refurb - my first Mosin!

Les

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii568/lesmyer/Scope1.jpg

 

[42769vette]

Leapers Airgun/.22 1" Bi-directional Offset Optimum Profile Mount RGPMOFS38-25H4

I use this mount directly on the dovetail. If you have a refurb 91/30 or 91/59, just remove the two pins and knock the rear sight mount off. You can always restore it back to original later. Note this does not work with any other Mosins.

Total cost with NCStar Scope = about $55

Leapers Airgun/.22 1" Bi-directional Offset Optimum Profile Mount RGPMOFS38-25H4 FREE S&H RGPMOFS38-25H4. Leapers Accushot Riflescope Mounts, Rings & Bases, Leapers Accushot Rifle Scopes, Leapers Riflescope Mounts, Rings & Bases.

Les

im not a mosin guy, but i cant imagine a airrifle mount and a ncstar would last much more than 1 range trip on the mosin

 

[lmyer]

im not a mosin guy, but i cant imagine a airrifle mount and a ncstar would last much more than 1 range trip on the mosin

Hundreds of rounds on this one. I have three that are just fine. One was bad from the beginning and it was replaced for free. If you get a scope that is not adjusting in the low (tight) side to center of it's adjustment range, it will never hold zero and will be trash shortly. Same with other brands of scopes as well.

Mount is aluminum, but has two set screws to tighten the mount. Better than a NC Star on a mount that is perched on top of the mount I think!!

LMyer

with the old refurb and this setup

LMyer

 

[Dorky_D]

I have given some thought to doing a side mount scope, but I am not brave enough to do the drilling myself. Is there anyone in the Indy area that competently does this?

 

[Patriot3]

i say add a PU scope to the side of it and call it a day, i had one of them for a long time and loved it. I dearly miss it

 

[AuburnGuy]

I just did mine last night. Took less than 20 minutes. I bought a UTG rail mount. $8. I used a small nail punch block of wood and took off the iron sight. Super easy. Under the iron sight is a dove tail, attach rail, and your DONE. and if you want your iron sight back, just put it back on. 2-3 pins and done. Remember to take all of them out.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7lZI4HD3gM&feature=related[/ame]

Video on removing iron sights.

 

[paperboy]

Contact member 2Cool........He really knows his Mosins...

 

[Enfieldno4mk1]

Thanks for everyone's help on this. It looks like there are a lot of different opinions on this. My concern with the lower cost mounts is if they will hold up to the recoil of a Mosin. I will contact 2cool for his opinion.

 

[happyfiero]

Its all what you want, and how you plan to use it.
the scout type mount is cheaper package
because you dont need a bent bolt

Receiver mount needs a bolt to match the brand of mount
Ati vs rocksoild

Wanted it to be steady. I went with ATI mount .two holes to drill and tap
Rock-solid is the same but More
cost 29.00 vs 99.00
get a welded bent bolt avg cost 70 .00
total cost 110.00 to 175.00 / mount and bolt

 

[kb66]

happyfiero,

I have read that some the ATI mounts tend to be less stable than the Rock-Solid mounts, what has your experience been?

Nice rifle, what is on the barrel just in front of the scope?