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Are all Mosin Nagant bolts the same?
The Mosin bolt body is multi-piece whereas the Mauser is one piece. The Mosin uses interchangeable bolt heads like the Lee–Enfield.
Is Mosin Nagant bolt action?
The Mosin-Nagant Model 1891 bolt-action rifle combined a simple design by Russian Capt. Sergei Mosin with a five-round internal box magazine designed by Belgians Émile and Léon Nagant. In fact, German snipers reportedly preferred captured Mosin-Nagants to their own Mauser Karabiner 98k rifles.
Why is the Mosin Nagant called the garbage Rod?
A “garbage rod” is a low quality rifle. I’ve only ever heard it used in conjunction with the Russian WWII Mosin Nagant. The Mosin was known for its inaccuracy, but apparently was reliable enough for closer range shooting. The same inaccuracy claim was made for the U.S. Government 1911 .
Can you fire 308 in a Mosin Nagant?
You would need to fit a new barrel, because the diameter of the 7.62x51mm NATO bullet (‘groove diameter’) is . 308″. A ‘tight’ Mosin-Nagant bore will have a groove diameter of . 310 in most cases ( a few will be .
Is 30.06 the same as 7.62 x54?
The . 30-06 Springfield cartridge (7.62×63 mm), with its higher service pressure and case capacity, will outperform the 7.62×54mmR when same-length test barrels are used, though this is very uncommon as . 30-06 Springfield firearms are generally sold with much shorter barrels than 7.62×54mmR firearms.
Are Mosins good?
Extremely strong, rugged, reliable and fairly accurate rifle. The Finnish Mosin models were extremely strong, rugged, reliable, and extremely accurate for *any* time or place. It is very easy to apply Finnish methods to your standard Russian Mosin.
Is a Mosin Nagant a good investment?
“Should I buy a Mosin Nagant?” Yes. As an investment, it is sound – long term. The first one was $169, and today’s prices for essentially the same rifle have doubled at the same gun shop #4 and 5 came from.
Why is Mosin Nagant so long?
But the 1891/1930 Mosin Nagant, not so much. (Soviets were slow learners, I guess.) This barrel shortening was a result of WWI trench warfare, where ranges rarely exceeded 200–300 meters, so the generals did learn to adapt weaponry to fit the actual battles being fought.
What rounds can a Mosin-Nagant shoot?
The 7.62x54r is the original cartridge and the one chambered by most Mosin-Nagants today. Rarer variants include 7.62x53r (Finnish), 8x57mm Mauser and 8x50r Mannlicher. All 7.62x54r ammunition is Berdan primed and historically corrosive.
What kind of ammo does a Mosin-Nagant take?
The most ubiquitous version of the Mosin-Nagant rifles fires the 7.62x54R cartridge, which usus a pointed spitzer bullet, lead cored, copper jacketed, . 311″ diameter, 148 grain bullet.
What is ak47 round?
The AK-47 fires 7.62mm diameter bullets using a 39mm long cartridge, usually referred to as 7.62 x 39mm rounds. These are significantly less powerful than the 7.62mm NATO bullets which are fired using a larger, 51mm long, cartridge, usually referred to as 7.62 x 51mm rounds.
How powerful is 7.62 x54?
The 7.62x54R produces between 2,257 ft-lbs of energy (210 grain bullet at 2,200 ft./sec) and 2,576 ft. -lbs of energy (148 grain bullet at 2,800 ft/sec.). These are typical military loads.
What is a 7.62x54R comparable to?
Also known as the 7.62x54R Russian or the 7.62 Russian, the cartridge is roughly comparable to the . 303 British, . 30-06 Springfield, and the 7.92x57mm Mauser in terms of power.
How far will a 7.62x54R travel?
Longer and heavier than the 7.62×39-millimeter round used in the AK series of assault rifles, a PK with the 7.62x54R round has an effective range of 800 to 1,000 yards, versus only about 350 yards for an AK-47.
How much did a Mosin Nagant cost?
The only source I was able to find for a price of a new Mosin Nagant rifle was from 1917, the rifles made by Remington and Westinghouse for the Russian Empire were priced at $22.50 (1917 USD, equivalent to about $425 in 2017 dollars).
What is the rarest Mosin Nagant?
But some examples of rare Mosin Nagants include the PEM Side Mount Sniper version, the Tula 1891, the Finnish “SA” marked rifle and M91rv Cavalry Rifle.
How far is a Mosin Nagant accurate?
A Mosin Sniper can be accurate past 800 yards with the right man behind the trigger. I have a 1930 date stamped 91/30 myself, iron sights. The earlier Mosins are often regarded as the best due to machining quality being better pre- full blown WW2 breakout. I can consistently shoot 300 yards and hit an 8″ steel plate.
Is Mosin Nagant better than Kar98k?
Mosin – 2 sec The Rate Of Fire (or) Time Between Shoots of kar98k is lower than Mosin Nagant, that means Kar98k gun fire the bullets faster in a row, than Mosin Nagant. The Kar98k’s rate of fire is faster by 0.1sec than Mosin Nagant.
What is the best Mosin Nagant?
Finnish capture Mosin Nagants are regarded as being the most well built of all Mosins. These rifles were taken during the Winter war and modified to meet Finnish standards resulting in one of the most accurate and reliable rifles of the era.
Can I buy a Mosin Nagant in California?
If it was made before 1899 it is considered an antique. Its sale or transfer does not require any paperwork. If the rifle is a “curio or relic” by age, in California the sale would require a Curio and Relic license, so that’s the difference.
