The Liberal Gun Club Forum

Hello,

I'm not sure where the blog even is.

I'm more about the practical uses of the Mosin as they apply today, and operate under the idea that just because there are now more advanced weapons out there doesn't mean the Mosin (or Springfield, or Mauser, etc) are any less effective than when they were introduced. Heck, I carry a 1911 on a daily basis.

I'm not an historian. I am an experimental archaeologist as a hobby. I was making primitive bows when I was 10 (though that was more of a fun factor there!) I've hunted with slings (David and Goliath) that I made myself, cooked with, and worked by the light of, a fat lamp, the wick I made from braiding natural plant fibers (my backyard is a woods). I can make fire using a fire drill and bow. The flint and steel method still eludes me though.

I find it only natural to get inside a 91/30 and figure out why the Finns did what they did in their improvements of the platform... ultimately leading to the M39, which was arguably the best bolt rifle in WWII.

Anyway, I guess I'm not sure what folks want to know... Never have done a blog. Not saying I won't, but don't have a clue as to what to write!

Regards,

Josh

As I said in the other thread, I would be pleased just copying and pasting your post n stripper clips.

It would be awesome if someone wrote a buyers guide to Mosins. Check you PM.

Nothing wrong with the sights. Bolt was a little sticky at times, had to manually charge it twice.

And ouch, my shoulder.

But, very cool, going to clean it up, do something hi-vis for the front sight post and shoot the postal.

Was that with the bayonet?

Nope

Why? Do you shoot high without it?

Josh

I was worried, so I bought one.

Waste of money. Or, better, a collectible to go with the ammo pouch and lube container.

Iron sights, no adjustment, 50 yards. 25 shots downrange, 25 on paper, I had never fired this rifle before.

Clear day, no wind.

It's not the rifle, it's the shooter

No cosmoline sweat, but the bolt did stick a bit. Think I need to clean and lightly lube it. The charging handle did not engage on a couple of bolt pulls. Open to suggestions there.

Updated original post so it has the range report etc.

looks good ,at least good enough to give a German a bad day in 42

Yeah, I was pleased. I don't shoot rifles, so this was a double surprise for me. I think I can get to the point where I am consistent with it, at range. I will at least shoot the postal match.

Looks like you got a good one.
I think mine was run over by a Panzer a couple of times.

it was probably a T-34,the Russians ran over their own troops as well

Improved my technique on holding the rifle, not at all sore after 50 rounds. Starting to get some decent groups at 50.

Shot at a 200yd target, missed. Need a spotter. Maybe next weekend.

Anyone have a rule of thumb for the rear adjustable sights for distance estimates?

Graduated in 100s of meters, for future reference.

unless it's really old in which case it's in arshins.

Soviet 91/30 made in 1942, unless I am reading the guide wrong.

I mean really old ones, the 91/30 IIRC the only real modification was updating the sight to be in meters.

Which was my question

Any suggestions for hi vis paint for the front post?