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Mosin Nagant or Turkish Mauser?

SkyJoker1SkyJoker1 Member Posts: 20 ✭✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
Just wondering what people's experiences with these rifles have been like. I'm trying to decide between the two, any hints on everything from kick to expenses to ease of maintenence would be appreciated. I'm buying one or the other tomorrow, please help me decide which one. Thanks.-nick
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  • SkyJoker1SkyJoker1 Member Posts: 20 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just wondering what people's experiences with these rifles have been like. I'm trying to decide between the two, any hints on everything from kick to expenses to ease of maintenence would be appreciated. I'm buying one or the other tomorrow, please help me decide which one. Thanks.-nick
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  • lugee00lugee00 Member Posts: 34 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I 've got some of each, all things being equal such as condition, bore, cost, etc. I would go with the Turk. They are both fine old shooters but I personally just like the Mauser action better. Either way they are both lots of fun to shoot and surplus ammo is very reasonably priced.
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    If there is a large selection to choose from, I would go with the Mauser, in that with these guns, bore condition is everything. With a large rack to choose from you should be able to find one with a good bore. If there are only a few guns to choose from, go with the one with the best bore, even if a Mosin. Both are great guns, but I find the Mauser bolt a bit smoother, the gun more accurate, and ammo cheaper. On the other hand, a Turk Mauser will set you back $40-$80, depending on condition, if you order direct or buy retail, etc. For the same $80 (or perhaps a bit more, in the $100 range) you could get an unissued Mosin. My advice, get both.
    "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conference in 1899.
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  • SkyJoker1SkyJoker1 Member Posts: 20 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    geez, i didn't even think of that...what's wrong with me?? i'm getting both!
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