I put a slip on pad on mine and what a differance, I have the Izhevsk as well, I note the Tula made ones have a radiused corner where the bolts turns down to lock making them easier to cycle with the varying OAL surplus ammo.
Would I regret buying a 91/30
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johnny1984
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The only thing that you will regret is the pounding on your shoulder!! She will beat you but they are great consistent rifles. They will do whatever you need them too!
I have several.
If I was to bui just one and it was for plinking and hunting, i would buy a M44. It is a handy rifle. but it kicks. A slip on recoil pad would be a good idea for sighting in and plinking. I might take it off for hunting. one shot would not bother me.
I would take bayo off and sight it in with it removed.
If I had reloading equipment, I would pull some military bullets and stick in 150 gr soft point bullets (0.312") for hunting. If i did not reload, i would buy a box of bullets and give them and 100 rounds to someone who did. All he would need is side cutters to pull the bullets on the press and a 303 or 3006 or 300 WinMag seating die to seat the bullets.
100 rounds of hunting ammo would last forever.
the MN barrel is not chromed. Pour some water down the barrel to dissolve the salt (you can take a Thermos of hot water to the range) and then clean and oil normally.
If I was to bui just one and it was for plinking and hunting, i would buy a M44. It is a handy rifle. but it kicks. A slip on recoil pad would be a good idea for sighting in and plinking. I might take it off for hunting. one shot would not bother me.
I would take bayo off and sight it in with it removed.
If I had reloading equipment, I would pull some military bullets and stick in 150 gr soft point bullets (0.312") for hunting. If i did not reload, i would buy a box of bullets and give them and 100 rounds to someone who did. All he would need is side cutters to pull the bullets on the press and a 303 or 3006 or 300 WinMag seating die to seat the bullets.
100 rounds of hunting ammo would last forever.
the MN barrel is not chromed. Pour some water down the barrel to dissolve the salt (you can take a Thermos of hot water to the range) and then clean and oil normally.
If you are a lefty man these rifles are pretty damn easy to shoot once ya bench it or got a bipod going on.
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I love these guns so much and the power the round packs especially for the price CANNOT be beat!
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I love these guns so much and the power the round packs especially for the price CANNOT be beat!
Though I like SKSs and would confidently use one or my CZ for deer in thick cover (I'm thinking less than 100m shooting in Southern Ontario, not out West), even here I'd prefer the Mosin for the extra versatility at longer ranges, or for tougher game like bears or possibly even moose.
Our club's range is limited to only 200 yards, but even there I certainly prefer shooting an M38 or 91/30 from sitting or prone position at the gong, and shoot standing at 100 yard targets. They perform a bit better than the SKS at those ranges for me, and I'm not one of those people who are less careful when shooting surplus 7.62x39.
Currently both the Mosins and surplus ammo are readily available, along with reasonably priced hunting ammo. Add the simplicity of the design and historical appeal and I think they are hard to beat!
Our club's range is limited to only 200 yards, but even there I certainly prefer shooting an M38 or 91/30 from sitting or prone position at the gong, and shoot standing at 100 yard targets. They perform a bit better than the SKS at those ranges for me, and I'm not one of those people who are less careful when shooting surplus 7.62x39.
Currently both the Mosins and surplus ammo are readily available, along with reasonably priced hunting ammo. Add the simplicity of the design and historical appeal and I think they are hard to beat!
TheSteamingPile
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I'd buy two.
Smellie makes an excellent point. It's not that the SKS is completely unsuitable. It just really depends on your hunting circumstances. Here in BC, particularly on Vanouver Island, you're very unlikely to be shooting at deer @ ranges exceeding 300 yards; or even 100 yards for that matter. Also, our deer are teeny tiny. An SKS would actually be a superior bush rifle here, as the Mosin is simply too long for easy movement through bush. Also, the SKS has an easy to use trigger safety, while the Mosin's safety partically requires you to grunt out loud to work it.
