I'm talking about the cheap scopes they sell at walmart, tasco bushnell etc
these are my only two real requirements, long enough eye relief, can hold a zero. fixed 4 power is fine. I saw a tasco 4x32 Pronghorn for $25 on clearance. all the good reviews are for people who put it on a .22.
Re: think a walmart scope could work on a mosin 91/30?
2Well, they are good about returns. Buy it the day before you go to the range. Return it if it breaks.
Just remember, WalMart makes the manufacturer eat returned merch...regardless of the reason. They sure did when I sold to them.
Just remember, WalMart makes the manufacturer eat returned merch...regardless of the reason. They sure did when I sold to them.
Re: think a walmart scope could work on a mosin 91/30?
3If it's for a rimfire, it won't hold up on a mosin- the kick will knock it off center for sure. There are some that I've seen folks use on the Mosin that are pretty inexpensive though-the Tasco pronghorn for a truly low cost scope (under $50) or the Bushnell banner for $85 would probably do you fine.
Re: think a walmart scope could work on a mosin 91/30?
4The Tasco sounds ultra-cheap and you'll probably get what you pay for. Just don't expect much.
I have a sub-$50 Simmons 3-9x40 mounted on my Mini Thirty and it works just fine with fairly tight groupings. Whatever you do, make sure you put some Locktite Blue on the screw threads. Recoil on the 7.62x39mm will turn the scope into a projectile under 30 rounds if you don't.
I have a sub-$50 Simmons 3-9x40 mounted on my Mini Thirty and it works just fine with fairly tight groupings. Whatever you do, make sure you put some Locktite Blue on the screw threads. Recoil on the 7.62x39mm will turn the scope into a projectile under 30 rounds if you don't.
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Re: think a walmart scope could work on a mosin 91/30?
5Mosins are full-powered .30-cal rifles. If you wouldn't put it on a .308 Win or .30-06, don't put it on a Mosin, either. That cheap $50 made-in-China crap *MIGHT* last 10 rounds. Maybe.
The scope I would recommend for a Mosin (or a Rem 700 ADL, for that matter) is Redfield's Revolution. You get Leupold VX-1 toughness and goodness, for somewhat less money. Nikon ProStaffs also get high marks, but given that the equivalent Redfield is so close to Nikon's prices, I'd go for the 'Murrican scope in this case.
The scope I would recommend for a Mosin (or a Rem 700 ADL, for that matter) is Redfield's Revolution. You get Leupold VX-1 toughness and goodness, for somewhat less money. Nikon ProStaffs also get high marks, but given that the equivalent Redfield is so close to Nikon's prices, I'd go for the 'Murrican scope in this case.
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Re: think a walmart scope could work on a mosin 91/30?
6Buy a Centerpoint or Leapers scope. It will hold up, so long as you have good rings.
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Leapers_G ... Rings/2980
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