Shot my first Mosin yesterday!

[hoosierdoc]

We didn't get to Atterbury until 4:10 (closes at 5) due to work and child care issues. By the time we made it to the rifle side I guess we were down to 5 mins left. I took 3 shots with it at 100y and was high-right with them all, but we were in a hurry and I wanted to feel the BOOM. I see why they are so popular. Bolt-action is a different feel than semi-auto and made me feel like part of history. Bravo for Mosins. No shoulder bruises but it's a bit stiff.

 

[JCDPA]

What model Mosin did you shoot? Any mods to it, or all stock? Ammo load? Any issues in your short time at the range? Thank you! Inquiring minds need to know!

 

[Pyriel]

Which model was it? I also shot my first Mosin M44 at Atterbury on a 50yd lane, in rotation with a coupe other rifles. Did leave with a nice sore bruised shoulder, but it was worth it

 

[hoosierdoc]

I think it was golden bear lacquer coated rounds. It's the 91/30, stock out of the box. It will be gifted so I just wanted tO prove it was safe. Despite my lack of accuracy I'm sure my smile was bigger than my grouping!

It was amazing to see the dirt go POOF behind the target compared to some other rounds. Mosin rounds are more expensive than AK but I could have shot 20 7.62x39 in the time I spent shooting 3 54r.

I'll be buying a spam can of surplus corrosive stuff
For my own future nagant purchase

 

[LtScott14]

Better keep it now. It is tested, and works. Easy to find another, do you really want to?

The creed of a Mosin owner:
This is my Mosin, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me, it cannot be fired, without it: I cannot return home with a sore shoulder after firing. I promise to fire it true, and hit my target in the bullseye. I further promise to keep all the cosmolene out of the bolt, using gun oil only, and keep it clean for the next outing.

 

[ductileiron98]

These Mosin's are tough and accurate rifles. As seen in this video, [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2M1hC4c0tc[/ame]

 

[Shootin'IN]

I think it was golden bear lacquer coated rounds. It's the 91/30, stock out of the box. It will be gifted so I just wanted tO prove it was safe. Despite my lack of accuracy I'm sure my smile was bigger than my grouping!

It was amazing to see the dirt go POOF behind the target compared to some other rounds. Mosin rounds are more expensive than AK but I could have shot 20 7.62x39 in the time I spent shooting 3 54r.

I'll be buying a spam can of surplus corrosive stuff
For my own future nagant purchase

Here is the best buy on the 7.62x54r I have found.

7.62x54R Bulgarian 7.62x54R FMJ (440 rds)  A54BUL

 

[Rollerman]

These Mosin's are tough and accurate rifles. As seen in this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2M1hC4c0tc

Sorry to get off topic....watching the video I notice the shooter pulls the trigger with his middle finger?
Is this an accuracy trick used by long range shooters...or did grandpa teach me wrong?

To the OP, sounds like a fun trip to the range & a hell of a nice gift.
Still looking for a Mosin for myself....apparently the words out, everytime Dunham Sports has a sale on them there sold out before I get one.

 

[Harmi01]

Hoosierdoc got 3 shots out of it....I only got 1. He was hogging the time with it. Looking forward to going out with the gift recipient and putting a few more rounds through it....perhaps tomorrow. Stinking winter hours....glad the hours increase starting 04/01 !!

 

[Caleb]

I shot one once, unfortunately my eyesight isn't up to par with the Mosin accuracy, same for my k31. Stupid eyesight!!

 

[hoosierdoc]

Hoosierdoc got 3 shots out of it....I only got 1. He was hogging the time with it.

Because you were still shooting the pistolas on the other side. You'll be shooting it with Mr Certification on Sunday while I'm working

 

[blamecharles]

Because you were still shooting the pistolas on the other side. You'll be shooting it with Mr Certification on Sunday while I'm working

I will hopefully be at Atterbury tomorrow with my Mosin as well. Look for the other guy with the ten mile wide grin and that will be me.

 

[thej27]

Welcome to the club

 

[Mgderf]

I've also read that Mosin's were designed to be fired with bayonets "fixed". Firing without a bayonet attached can affect accuracy.

I could be wrong, and it seems like you would be able to compensate by adjusting the sights (scope).

 

[Cerberus]

It's not unusual for a MN to fire off to one side or another. They reportedly were zeroed with the bayonets fixed. Every one I've shot did shoot exactly as you reported. All mine fire truer with the bayonet fixed or forward.