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.

Then, is a Mosin Nagant a good hunting rifle?

There is nothing wrong with using a mosin for hunting. The round is plenty powerful enough for most if not all north american game. Just be sure that you buy hunting rounds and do not use FMJ rounds. The cost of a decent hunting scope is going to be almost the same cost as the rifle.

Secondly, what is the rarest Mosin Nagant? 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.

Consequently, did my Mosin Nagant see combat?

If it was built near or after the end of WWII the odds are very low that it ever saw combat unless it is a documented war trophy from Korea or VietNam. Even then it might have been captured from a weapons cache and never actually used in combat. Q. I've seen Mosin Nagants with the barrel markings highlighted in white.

How loud is a Mosin Nagant?

Very loud indeed, loud enough to damage hearing with repeated exposure. it's mot overbearingly loud such as a 7mm or 300 magnum but still more than I would recommend without hearing. the carbine length nagants are also louder than the "pike length" guns.

Related Question Answers

Will a Mosin Nagant kill a bear?

If you Mosin is accurate, your ammo consistant and you can shoot straight, a Mosin will do everything needed to make all kindsa big animals dead, Moose, Bears, Wolves, Caribou, Muskoxen, Walrus.

Are Mosin Nagants reliable?

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.

Is a Mosin Nagant a sniper rifle?

The Mosin–Nagant Model 1891/30 was modified and adapted as a sniper rifle from 1932 onwards with mounts and scopes from Germany at first and subsequently with domestic designs (PE, PEM) and from 1942 was issued with 3.5-power PU fixed focus scopes to Soviet snipers.

Is a 7.62 x54r the same as a 308?

However, the 7.62×39 and 7.62×54 both have the same bullet diameter. Additionally, the 7.62×51/. 308 Winchester and 7.62×39 are rimless cartridges while the 7.62x54R is a rimmed cartridge. 308 Winchester are also SAAMI cartridges.

Can a Mosin Nagant shoot 30 06?

If it is a Mosin-Nagant, in 30-. 06, it is likely a Bannerman conversion. If so, they're generally regarded a collectibles/wall hangers- and are NOT safe to fire.

What was the most accurate ww2 rifle?

M-1 Garand

What is the best ammo for a Mosin Nagant?

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.

Is the Mosin Nagant still in service?

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.

Where is the safety on a Mosin Nagant?

It has a safety, it is the knurled knob at back of bolt. To engage, grasp forestock with one hand and get a good grip on the knurled knob, while pushing rifle forward, pull straight back on knob and turn it to the left. Do the push pull all in one quick motion and the safety is very easy to manipulate.

What is a Dragoon Mosin?

The M91 Dragoon was intended for mounted infantry and the M91 Cossack for cavalry. Cossack rifles are scarce today and easily recognized by the mark "Ka3" on the chamber. Production of these models only took place at Izhevsk and Tula and overlapped M91/30 production by a few years in the early 1930s.

Where is the serial number on a Mosin Nagant?

Primary serial numbers on Mosin Nagant rifles, like most European firearms, are on the barrel, rather than the receiver as in the United States.

Are Mosin Nagants safe to shoot?

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Mosins are notoriously over-built rifles. As long as you're not making the barrel overheat or setting it on fire, you should be good to go. And in my experience, the bolt will start to stick and jam once that barrel starts overheating.

Where did all the Mosin Nagants go?

Mosins are all gone. Ukraine was the main importer for Mosins and spam cans, they're currently fighting a Civil War. Importing old rifles and ammo that they could still use isn't that high on their list of things to do because of that. Dosen't help that prices were already creaping up before this.

Why is the Mosin Nagant so popular?

The Mosin Nagant is popular not just because it's inexpensive, but also because it's extremely durable, it's fun to shoot, can be quite accurate, is a piece of history, and fires a powerful round. You simply can't get all of those things from any other rifle for that kind of price.

What is a good price for a Mosin Nagant?

$250 to $300 for a ww2 era beater mosin is about right. That's the mosin you want if your buying a rifle to screw around with at the range.

What should I look for in a Mosin Nagant?

When purchasing a Mosin intended for shooting, check the barrel first. You want to look for sharp rifling. You can't do much with a worn out barrel. The lands, or high spots, should be somewhat free of scratches and not terribly worn down.

Can a Mosin Nagant shoot 7.62 x39?

No. If you are a handloader, a load with equivalent ballistics to the 7.62X39 is very doable in the 54R case.