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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.
How many Mosin-Nagants are left?
It is one of the most mass-produced military bolt-action rifles in history with over 37 million units having been made since 1891. In spite of its age, it has been used in various conflicts around the world up to the present day. Mosin–Nagant In service 1891–present Used by See Users.
Are Mosin-Nagants rare?
Rarity. Over the course of its 120+ year history, there have been many different variants and experimental models of the Mosin Nagant rifle. Some of those models are incredibly rare. A fair rule of thumb is that the rarer a certain rifle is, the higher the value of that rifle will be.
Is the Mosin Nagant powerful?
The Mosin is an unlovely rifle, even by military standards, but it has formidable virtues. Like all Russian/Soviet small arms, it can be turned out cheaply and in huge numbers. It’s incredibly durable, requires little maintenance, is simple to operate, and is surprisingly accurate.
Are Mosins accurate?
Despite its shortcomings, the Model 1891/30 was rugged, reliable and accurate, its average minute of arc ranging from a 1.5 to below 1 (less than an inch over 100 meters). It proved murderously successful. In fact, German snipers reportedly preferred captured Mosin-Nagants to their own Mauser Karabiner 98k rifles.
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).
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.
Which Mosin Nagant is the best?
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. The Finns heavily improved on the iron sights.
Was my Mosin Nagant used in war?
When the European War began in 1939, Mosin-Nagant M1891/30 rifles, being the standard rifles of the Soviet Army, were involved in nearly every battle. The sniper rifle variants also played an important role, earning their reputation as reliable and lethal weapons from urban battles such as the Battle of Stalingrad.
Are Mosin Nagants still being made?
All told, more than 17 million Mosin-Nagant M91/30 rifles had been produced. Today, Mosin-Nagants are still found on battlefields around the world, with forces reporting use by insurgents in the recent Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in service by Syrian, Afghan, Finnish and Iraqi militaries as sniper rifles.
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.
Is a Mosin Nagant good for deer hunting?
The Mosin can successfully take every animal in North America. According to Chuck Hawks, a rifle length Mosin with a 180 grain or heavier controlled expansion bullet is just enough for Brown Bear, Grizzly, and Polar Bear. A Mosin effectively can kill a deer at 600 yards. It’s a decent hunting rifle.
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.
What kind of rifle did Simo Hayha use?
His gun was an M/28-30, one that he had owned before the war, without even a telescopic sight. This rifle was the standard issued one for Finnish infantry in the late 1930s and Häyhä preferred the reliability of the model and the consistency of its shot.
