Mosin or SVT40

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westrifle_sks

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I was wondering what is better Mosin or SVT40. What are you looking for in the rifle like that? For Mosin there is many different models what is the best?
 
At this point either type. What the main problem is availabilty of cheap ammo. Neither are really deep collector's items at this time. But if you could bring in some really nice ones at good prices,that might change.
 
An SVT would be more money to buy and with ammo supplies dwindling, youd likely shoot more rounds with it, but it would probably be more fun to shoot. Id probably go mosin
 
At the moment markets are saturated with both Models brought in on a regular basis. As noted above, cheap military Ammo is unavailable and sale are slow because of this.
 
Care and feeding a Mosin is lots cheaper; especially since 7.62 X 54mm ammo is so scarce.
SVT-40 is cooler but if you can't shoot it like it was meant to be shot...that sucks.
 
I am a dealer/importer who is thinking of bringing in limited quantity one of each. I need to know what our community is looking for in both models.
As to ammunition I am working on bringing Russian 7.62x54r. My main obstacle is Natural Resources Canada. Once I can get through that wall of safety that stops you consumer from receiving quality product for less, I will let you know.

Drachenblut said:
I have a M-38 for sale right now and would be willing to cut you a deal if you wanted. PM me if interested.
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As far as long term collectability goes - SVT 40 will likely be worth more, unless you get a rare mosin.... but then you'll be spending more than the svt already.

As far as shooting - svt is fun, but throws brass all over and I found I could only reload maybe 3-4 times before brass just started disintegrating. It's quite tough on brass. Mosins are quite easy to maintain, and last forever. SVT's take a little more maintenance, being far more complicated, but are also very well built.

If you've got the money, buy both. Mosins can be as cheap as $120 if you look hard and put up wtb ads.

As far as what kind of mosin, you've got choices.

Regular 91/30 - most common, about $150-$250 range. Long guns, but fun to shoot. Within these there are pre 1920 guns that were made in the states or elsewhere that command slightly more

M44 - bayonet mounted carbine. About $100-$200. Good little guns, short, kick a little more.

M38 - carbine without bayonet. Less common, about $180-$280. Good if the bayonet annoys you.

Finn guns. 91/30's as well as finnish specific models. Known for higher craftsmanship, better triggers and better shooters. Generally $200-$600 depending on model.
 
Both rifles are popular with shooters, so why have to make a choice? Bring in both, and a boat load of 54R while you're at it. I own both a 91/30 and an SVT.
 
Bunner said:
i just got an svt... coolest rifle. pain in the ass IMO to reassemble... im not mechanically inclined.
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My buddy had an SVT-40, said it was an absolute pain to take apart and put back together again. He also showed me the scar on his arm that he received when the bolt spring came flying out under pressure. I also happened to look at the Surplus rifle guide for the SVT-40 and that is a lot of steps to remember but I guess it is just natural after time. All of these, along with my frightful experience with having my finger almost cut up in a Garand action when it closed unexpectidly, turned me away from semi automatics for a quite a while.

I also read that with the way the cartridge is ejected, you cannot hand load for the SVT efficiently ?

I wouldn't mind firing one much less owning one (links to the development of the Gewehr 43) but I like my SKS, I only have to remember a dozen or so steps for disassembly and re-assembly. Not to forget she is about half the size, weighs less, and surplus ammo is dirt cheap.
 
I have a Mosin 91/30 and a SVT-40.

I have shot 20 rounds through the SVT and as soon as I saw how bad it chewed up the brass and dented it beyond use, I have never shot it again.

I am working on load development for the Mosin, and since 7.62x54R brass is harder to get ahold of than other caliber's, I really baby it for longevity sake.
 
I think the key issue is being able to supply the ammo for the guns you carry. If you bring in mint rifles like your SKS's, then they will sell.
 
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