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mosin nagant

niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
I recently bought a Mosin from a person and attempted to shoot it today only to find out the bullet gets hung up while trying to load it into the chamber. I put a mark on the bullet and found at around the 5 oclock spot a spot that looks like theres maybe a burr inside the barrel catching it. It leaves like a scrape mark. I looed as best as I could and can't seem to find anything. What options do I have? Is there some sort of a round file I can use?. Does it need professional help or should I just chalk one up for getting shafted? There has to be a way to fix this..any suggestions would be appreicated..Thanks

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  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought a Romanian M44 at the gun show last weekend. I know these are referred to as Mosin Nagants, but who is the actual manufacturer? Is there any place online that I can download instructions for this gun? I found a site for MAK-90 instructions, but I lost the address.

    -Marcus

    I can't believe in the things, that don't believe in me. -MM
  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There are a few for sale at a local shop.... Curious on whether or not to buy one...

    These are Romanian Mosin Nagants, 7.62x54, folding bayonet, bolt action, fixed 5 round mag.

    Price: $59

    I know handguns, but little on rifles.
    Any info on accuracy, availability/cost of ammo, reliability, price etc would be appreciated.

    My gun is prettier than yours, and it's a Glock!
  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a couple of mosin nagant rifles that have a chamber problem they are so oversize from errosion that they split the cases and then you have to really rap the bolt to get them open. If I change the barrels will that change the chambers with them or is there another alterative? any help would be muchly appreciated Thanks Steve
  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Found a Mosin Nagant with nothing but a "50" stamped on top of the receiver. Any ideas of which model. 30" long barrel.
  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How do you get the extractor off the bolt head on a Mosin. Thanks- Joe[?]
  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    7.62x54 caliber, what American caliber is closest, 308 or 30-06? What, if any, difference is there between the hex and round? I am going to buy one but know absolutely nothing about them, I appreciate any and all information available.
  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey guys I picked up a 91/30 about a year ago and I've played with the idea of getting the bolt bent and putting a scope on it. I'm finally ready to do it but I cant for the life of me find the info on the guy that reshapes the bolts.. I seem to recall there was a fellow that did it and he shaped the origional bolt and didn't cut/attach a new one as i've been told those ones are piles of sh**. Anyways if anyone has that info it would be greatly appreciated.
  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What kind of wood is used on the Mosin Nagant? I was planning on refinishing mine.
  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    First, thanks for the info on my US Revolver...My next item is a Mosin Nagant, 1945, M44 just recently purchased. I am new at this and I have some questions.. 1..What is counter boring? I read about this, checked my rifle by dropping a round in the end of the barrel, and it is counter bored. How is this going to affect accuracy, and resale. Is it going to be worth rebarreling? Thank you for your help...
  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I want to add a Mosin Nagant to my very small collection. For those of you who are into these thing, which models, years, and arsenal marks (I assume Tula) are most desireable? What are the best sources?

    Thanks, JCS44
  • Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's a good price for a Romanian M-44.
    Surplus ammo is available, Winchester has a line of FMJ for it, and Norma sells softpoints, I think S&B is also bringing in ammo for it.
    They are rugged and reliable but a bit loud with a pronounced muzzel flash. Accurcy varies from fair to good, cartridge is in the .303 Brit/30-06 power range. It is a easy cartridge to reload for.
    The Nagants are not easy to scope due to the split bridge design, but, their is a scout type mount that replaces the rear sight.

    Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.
  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd say $59 is a very good price. I paid $89 at a gun show a couple of weeks ago for one that was in pretty nice condition cosmeticly. Most of the ones around now look like they've been run over by a truck. The ones in nice shape are usually in the neighborhood of $120-150. Saw one in sloppy condition at a gun show this weekend for $200. I almost fell down laughing.

    -Marcus

    I can't believe in the things, that don't believe in me. -MM
  • bhayes420bhayes420 Member Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Niklasal, what gun shop and where? Can't find them here for less than $100. I would almost send you the cash and have you ship one to me!
  • bullelkbullelk Member Posts: 679 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Niklasal,
    I think I have one that's been sporterized with a real nice stock. Let me know if you want me to check on it. All my guns are locked up in large safes. I have an inventory list to go by, but it doesn't give all the details. I'm located in So. Maine.
    Gino
    bullelk@psouth.net

    "If All Else Fails, Read The Directions"
  • bartobarto Member Posts: 4,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    wolf has this ammo at $2.99/20rds.
    steel case, shoots fine.
    barto

    the hard stuff we do right away - the impossible takes a little longer
  • niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I saw them in the Arizona Daily Star newspaper here in Tucson/Phoenix area.

    They are beiong sold at "Big 5 Sporting Goods," Locations in phoenix and tucson. ANyone else interested check out their number on www.yellowpages.com, and the number should be there. The people there are real nice, and they would probably be willing to work on shipping em out to you interested guys.

    I may have to pass on this one, I gotta spend my money getting my transportation in working order again. Tennis shoes are okay, but working wheels is better

    My gun is prettier than yours, and it's a Glock!
  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Barto,

    $2.99/box? We are talking about 7.62x54R, right? Average around here is $6/box. I came across some military for $4.99/box the other day. Haven't shot it yet, though.

    -Marcus

    I can't believe in the things, that don't believe in me. -MM
  • FUBARFUBAR Member Posts: 175 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have a russian m44, it's a keeper!

    Guns! Guns! Guns!
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