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Mosin Nagant questions

gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
edited June 2002 in Ask the Experts
A couple of months ago I bought a Mosin Nagant M44 carbine. It shoots a little to the right. I have tried to push the front sight with a hammer and punch, but to no avail. Does anyone know if they make and where I could find a sight pushing tool for it, similar to those made for the AK? Also, I find the recoil to be kinda stiff on this gun. Does anyone know if there is some type of slip-on type recoil pad? I'd prefer this to some type of screw on alteration. I saw FAC has one for AR's. Would this work on the Mosin?

-Marcus

****You'll find I'm full of surprises.-Luke Skywalker (The Empire Strikes Back)****
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    1.As far as accuracy goes is there any difference between a SAKO or VKT firearm.

    2.Is a Finnish M39 superior to a Russian M44?

    3.What is the best source for low cost 7.62 x 54 ammunition either corrosive or non corrosive?

    4.What is the best source (condition as described) for this weapon ie, InterOrdanance, SOG or CenterFire or??

    Any information will be greatly appreciated
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    I have had the exact same problem with my M44 front sight; I can't move it for hell or high water. Regarding recoil, I use a slip on shotgun recoil pad.

    "...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 Conf
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Where do you get those, jonk?

    -Marcus

    ****You'll find I'm full of surprises.-Luke Skywalker (The Empire Strikes Back)****
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  • daddodaddo Member Posts: 3,408
    edited November -1
    Must be a common problem as my mossy shot to the right too!
    Was at the range and the gunsmith let me use his sight tool. Had to slide the sight over quite a bit, but it's right on now at 100 yds. I think the problem may be caused by the bayonnet on one side of the barrel!?
    The kick is stiff, but thats the fun (sometimes).
    Couldn't imagine fighting a war with this gun and having to shoot it more than 5 times at a time.
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    Actually, mine shoots too far to the left. I hit it so hard with a punch and hammer that I am starting to bore a hole into the sight base, but no luck in moving it.

    The slip on recoil pads are commonly used for shotguns. You need the large size. Any gun store or even Wal Mart would have them, but they are pricey at $9 each. I got a dozen for $30 from either sarco or samco, I forget which- the ad was in the shotgun news awhile back. I think they were $2.50 each, but the store in question has a minimum of $25 order, or else they charge a $5 surcharge, plus shipping, so unless you want a lot, might as well just go buy one at the local store. They work pretty well.

    "...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 Conf
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