Very nice work. I am partial to the mosin nagants. I like your bolt cycling technique. My action is one of the longer ones so it is taking me some time to adjust.
I have no problem with sporterizing your Mosin as long as it's not of any historical significance and is just a run of the mill Mosin (Ishvesk, rounded receiver, wartime production) like this one was. Great job!
I was just going though your videos and was reminded of old Fugly. What a drastic difference between this rifle and that one, but they are actually the same rifle. Maybe you should do a side by side sometime.
@iraqveteran8888 Hey Eric, great job. Loved the series from start to finish. Thank you for providing such step by step approach to this project. I really appreciated it.
Know how I can sporterize mine? Can I send it somewhere you might recommend? And how much?
@dminor214 Good man. Have fun. I have sporterized one of mine and left the other in the original state. Just cleaned it. 400 rounds of ammo for 80 bucks. Can't go wrong with that.
Nicely done, gents! Proof positive of the old adage, "a bad day at the range is better than a good day at work." And a GOOD day at the range ... as shown here ... is pure heaven!
(cont) It's nice to see someone putting some effort into one of these guns though. Too many idiots out there will talk about how crappy these rifles are in terms of accuracy when they don't even know the fundamentals of how accuracy works, much less the specific weave of a Mosin. Unfortunately it's just a victim of it's fast twist rifling overstabilizing the ridiculously light rounds, hence the new S98 having around a 1-12 1/2" ish for 152 grain 7n1/7n1a ammo.
Have you handloaded any rounds for this rifle yet? If not I'd suggest trying to find the heaviest/longest slugs you can for the weave on these (unless it's Finnish). All but the Fin rifles tended to have a 1-9.25" bore give or take...the wartimes weren't very solid but honestly the biggest problem with Mosins isn't how they're made, it's bad ammo selection.
Also you said "I didn't think that cut off barrel would stabilize those 203's), it's the twist not the length that matters
Great looking rifle! I have been looking to buy a Mosin and hunt with it, but yours is freaking sick! I don't blame you for wanting to sporterize it either, because ballistically the cartridge is pretty darn versatile and can down any game, shy of grizzly, in North America. In short, I want one! ;)
Probably the first sporterised 91/30 I've seen that doesn't make my blood boil - not only that but it looks pretty sharp, too. Nicely done, and I'm glad there are still people out there who can do these things properly.
I could be wrong but from the trigger pull and the way it reacted I'd venture to say it's probably the stock trigger assembly. You can file them down to reduce the weight at a cost of reliability...but honestly all it takes is some skill to work the triggers. So long as they're not grainy or too loose all you have to do is squeeze it slow...which can be rough on people use to super light, refined competition type setups.
If you want to save every mosin I recommend you buy them all up and put them in your mom’s garage. These rifles are cheap and so is the ammo. I credit Eric with a job well done, he built himself something that he can be proud of and that he can a forward to shoot.
damn that thing is nice, makes me want to go buy a round receiver nagant and modify it since i couldnt ever bring myself to sporterize my 1932 hex receiver, the star with a arrow in it is the Molot factory mark isnt it?
Niccee build. Have you worked up hand loads yet? I'm getting ready to start loading mine, just tryin to get some ideas of what other people use when loading 54r's..
I also own a Mosin like the one you started with. Izhesvsk 1943, arsenal refurbished and like new barrel. Not special and not a sniper. It's a tru pleasure to shoot and with the Russian steel core surplus (allowed in Europe) i'm really amazed about accuracy. I can't tell the moa ( i never shoot benchrested) but at 100m the Mosin shoots pretty close to my target rifle's :-)
Still don't understand why you'd sporterize a piece of history. I mean, I'm sure it's technically an awesome weapon you've got there, but......c'mon man: you're destroying a piece of history, even if they did make 17 million of them.
The irony here is that from the factory when these rifles were built it was required that they shoot at minimum one minute of angle or be rejected. This gun has had a ton of money and time put into it and still can't achieve that accuracy.
I'm guessing with handloads it would achieve that accuracy but still it seems like a bit of a waste of resources. However if it's fun to tinker with then it's no waste at all : )
@DaytonaRoadster I cursed you out twice and then removed the comments because I recognize that I have trouble with my impulse control, particularly when I am drinking. I read your profile and believe that you are a rational person. Anyways, it is obvious that we have differing opinions on the the value of historical firearms. I believe that a military C&R firearm has value that is independent of it's financial worth. It appears that you do not believe the same, so I will agree to disagree.
@dminor214 The good thing about the Mosin is that even broke college students can afford one and customize it for under $200. Check out your local gun show.
@cavtroopermunoz ive bought two since i left that comment. lol. havent done anything to them except for stripping them down and got all the cosmoline off.
What weight bullet have You found to shoot the best for the mosin nagant? About to do some hand loads for this and trying to decide what grain bullets to use
@DobermansRock Might be able to accomplish that. I also think it's funny how you see all kinds of people talking smack about fugly, but then when I take my time and put together a rifle that performs well and has the looks to match, they are nowhere to be found. lol
@Iraqveteran8888 We deal with a lot of ignorant people these days. You did a great job on a old rifle. Soldiers issued the original would love have what you made. I have a 1903 sporterized by Golden Arms Santa Fe division. It was my first rifle and I will never part with it. Keep up the good work fellow combat vet.
@TomBuhls The longest range I have access to on a regular basis is about 350 yards. There is a 700 yards range near my house but I never have time to go there. We are planning on taking a trip out there and doing some long range work a few of these guns, but it's a matter of making the time to do it.
Great Job on the rifle. The only thing left to do now is weld a ring on the cocking piece in order to make the safety easier to use. That is a rifle any hunter would be proud to use. Cheers
Yes, I am. That fucker has been on Dialysis in the DESERT for like 30 fucking years, and has been on his death bed for a supposed decade. He's been dead for a LOOONG time, they just never would admit that they failed at catching him before Nature did.
@majorporpoise I own 30 pristine mil-surps for every one sporter I have. When I do a Sporter, I do it right. With that being said...I bet I own more Mosin Nagants than the average American gun owner has guns in total.
@MrMeatSlinger I understand where you are coming from....but that's not how I do things. It's all or nothing. If I am going to put my name on it, I want it to be good.
@buryourdead21 Hmm that's odd....There website lists a 7.62x54r 24" barrel with a .311 diameter bore for $205. I am assuming it would need finish chambering and an extractor cut made.
@Iraqveteran8888 I couldn't find there BBL on the list(probably wasn't looking good enough) so I sent them an email, they got back to me in a day with that information. Ill have to look again.
What was your final barrel length? And at that range how are your other 91/30 rifles in comparison? Looks nice though. I like how the stock turned out.
@brown55061 None of my M91/30s will shoot this good in a million years, my Finn M39 on the other hand does exceptionally well and it is not difficult to peg these steel gongs at 250 yards with relative ease.
Nice job with the rifle. If I understand right it is not the standard trigger, and that was my biggest gripe about the Mosin, other than that I like the rifle. This sporterized rifle here looks great, and seems to shoot quite well too, kinda makes ya' give some respect to the Soviet snipers doing what they did with what they had.
At first I did not like the way you butcherd that nice military Mosin. But now I must congratulate you on a job well done and a great looking rifle.
In Norway we do not see many Mosin Nagants at the range. I have never fired or held one.
Here we have the Mauser 98 and it is has the same price as the Mosin in the US.
Andreas191280 4 days ago
Seems like this rifle likes the heavier bullets.
NowCryHavoc 5 days ago
Very nice work. I am partial to the mosin nagants. I like your bolt cycling technique. My action is one of the longer ones so it is taking me some time to adjust.
BigAgitator 6 days ago
Thumbs down for Mormon advert.
That is one sweet looking Mosin!
fermi911 6 days ago
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fermi911 6 days ago
I have no problem with sporterizing your Mosin as long as it's not of any historical significance and is just a run of the mill Mosin (Ishvesk, rounded receiver, wartime production) like this one was. Great job!
TheAk47Enthusiast 1 week ago
AWESOME
vaninec 1 week ago
CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME where you got that rubber scope buffer/recoil pad thingy.. I NEED one for my Romak 3 PSL
mattbaerg 1 week ago
@mattbaerg Try Brownell's and look for Soft-Eye. They have several sizes to fit various scopes.
NowCryHavoc 5 days ago
I was just going though your videos and was reminded of old Fugly. What a drastic difference between this rifle and that one, but they are actually the same rifle. Maybe you should do a side by side sometime.
Jesses001 1 week ago
might have missed it but did you say what range?
CPLBSS88 2 weeks ago
@CPLBSS88 for the groups.
CPLBSS88 2 weeks ago
somehow i missed this what a nice job and she is a pretty rifle.
t328 2 weeks ago
@iraqveteran8888 Hey Eric, great job. Loved the series from start to finish. Thank you for providing such step by step approach to this project. I really appreciated it.
Know how I can sporterize mine? Can I send it somewhere you might recommend? And how much?
muchacabesa 2 weeks ago
@dminor214 Good man. Have fun. I have sporterized one of mine and left the other in the original state. Just cleaned it. 400 rounds of ammo for 80 bucks. Can't go wrong with that.
cavtroopermunoz 3 weeks ago
I watched the whole 13 part series and I am very happy with the info you have put together here! AWESOME!! THANKYOU!!
757mech1 3 weeks ago
Precision rifle for the masses. 5/5
2damaxmr2 3 weeks ago
Very nice rifle. Hats off to ya Mr. Tight groups=dead deer.
dantheman7624 3 weeks ago
Nicely done, gents! Proof positive of the old adage, "a bad day at the range is better than a good day at work." And a GOOD day at the range ... as shown here ... is pure heaven!
tyrssen1 3 weeks ago
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samcarico123 1 month ago
Wow that is a beauty.
pystolwhip 1 month ago
shoot some empty shells!
outdoorsman310 1 month ago
BAD SHOT LOL
cahyaterang777 1 month ago
Whats your opinion on the brass stacker mount for mosins for a non modification alternative?
mathnerdm 1 month ago
GREAT JOB....
b2flyer1 1 month ago
why do you keep having to take the shell out with your hand and putting in in the box?
182popeye 1 month ago
@182popeye i would guess he reloads ammo and dosent want to damage the brass
somethinglikeaninja1 1 month ago
I went the ATI, NCstar route I get similiar groups at 100 yards. Have tried it out any further yet.
mossy500camo 1 month ago
how much was that droping at 250 from the 100 yards you did
MrUjabuja 1 month ago
Chad doesn't flinch! ever O.O
bfree1983 1 month ago
Hey - Could you email me the parts list for this gun? Great Job! uphype007@gmail.com
uphype 1 month ago
Man that gun looks beautiful! I'm not really a huge fan of "sporterizing" old military firearms, but you did that Mosin justice! great job!
AllGunsConsidered 2 months ago
Great great GREAT job man it's beautiful and omg it's nice
MrVoorhees88 2 months ago
@elucero1775 j
motlencore89 2 months ago
Are you going to do some handloads for it at some point?
deathrooster14 2 months ago
what diameter bullets do you use?
MavHunter20XX 2 months ago
This is hands down the most attractive mosin i have ever seen. That rifle is sick!!!!!
RSprtn117 2 months ago
THAT IS AWESOME
jgoldston96 2 months ago
@Iraqveteran8888
(cont) It's nice to see someone putting some effort into one of these guns though. Too many idiots out there will talk about how crappy these rifles are in terms of accuracy when they don't even know the fundamentals of how accuracy works, much less the specific weave of a Mosin. Unfortunately it's just a victim of it's fast twist rifling overstabilizing the ridiculously light rounds, hence the new S98 having around a 1-12 1/2" ish for 152 grain 7n1/7n1a ammo.
IcabodCrane 2 months ago
@Iraqveteran8888
Have you handloaded any rounds for this rifle yet? If not I'd suggest trying to find the heaviest/longest slugs you can for the weave on these (unless it's Finnish). All but the Fin rifles tended to have a 1-9.25" bore give or take...the wartimes weren't very solid but honestly the biggest problem with Mosins isn't how they're made, it's bad ammo selection.
Also you said "I didn't think that cut off barrel would stabilize those 203's), it's the twist not the length that matters
IcabodCrane 2 months ago
thats a nice scope mount. any suggestions where to get one like that?
almazplusmaria 3 months ago
@almazplusmaria Call Ken over at Rock Solid Industries. Best scope mount for the Mosin....period.
Iraqveteran8888 3 months ago
@Iraqveteran8888 will the mount work for a non sporterized Mosin nagant?
joker9494949494 2 months ago
@Iraqveteran8888 you ever tried any of Jmeck's scope mounts?
141Tech 1 month ago
@Iraqveteran8888 only thing better is the original scope mount but those are rare and pricey
nameloc1000 1 day ago
@nameloc1000 Seriously, I was gongi to buy one off this man in Missouri and he was asking like 600 dollars for it. I almost had a heart attack.
ADyingFetus 22 hours ago
Great looking rifle! I have been looking to buy a Mosin and hunt with it, but yours is freaking sick! I don't blame you for wanting to sporterize it either, because ballistically the cartridge is pretty darn versatile and can down any game, shy of grizzly, in North America. In short, I want one! ;)
whiskeymike80 3 months ago
Probably the first sporterised 91/30 I've seen that doesn't make my blood boil - not only that but it looks pretty sharp, too. Nicely done, and I'm glad there are still people out there who can do these things properly.
rossmum 3 months ago
This is the only sporterized Mosin Nagant I've ever liked. Good job on that one.
Crzclwn 3 months ago
what did u do to the trigger i know the mosin nagant has a long trigger pull
shawnmohr1989 3 months ago
@shawnmohr1989
I could be wrong but from the trigger pull and the way it reacted I'd venture to say it's probably the stock trigger assembly. You can file them down to reduce the weight at a cost of reliability...but honestly all it takes is some skill to work the triggers. So long as they're not grainy or too loose all you have to do is squeeze it slow...which can be rough on people use to super light, refined competition type setups.
IcabodCrane 2 months ago
Cool...now you need to do a K31!
SeedOfTruth777 4 months ago
Should get a butt pad but yeah its an awesome rifle..
N609B 4 months ago
This is beautifuly done, a job well done sir. Very tasteful stock.
bluesdeluxe40 4 months ago
pretty rifle
10999fox 4 months ago
That is the most elegant conversion I've ever seen, wish I had the skills to do that to mine. :)
theseakite2 4 months ago
just ask for more ideas
mrmartinamartin 4 months ago
but the bullets cost 2$ pr. shoot
mrmartinamartin 4 months ago
@mrmartinamartin lolno you can get surplus ammo very cheap
www7598wr2 4 months ago
and make a K98K its not better but its easy to handle
mrmartinamartin 4 months ago
if you are holding like that you will miss more i tried and im a kid and i hits the middle
mrmartinamartin 4 months ago
i would sugest putting a nice muzzle brake on it
jcv62b 5 months ago
If you want to save every mosin I recommend you buy them all up and put them in your mom’s garage. These rifles are cheap and so is the ammo. I credit Eric with a job well done, he built himself something that he can be proud of and that he can a forward to shoot.
407ForRent 5 months ago 17
Wouldnt cutting the barrel make it less accurate?
9piecewood 5 months ago
damn that thing is nice, makes me want to go buy a round receiver nagant and modify it since i couldnt ever bring myself to sporterize my 1932 hex receiver, the star with a arrow in it is the Molot factory mark isnt it?
mark16443 6 months ago
Niccee build. Have you worked up hand loads yet? I'm getting ready to start loading mine, just tryin to get some ideas of what other people use when loading 54r's..
blahgah002 6 months ago
Does the barrel heating up effect trajectory? Should I expect the rifle to shoot in the same group despite the increase in temp from firing?
MavHunter20XX 6 months ago
is that a finished product? because i would love to own one for hunting season
MrUSA96 6 months ago
@MrUSA96 This is the finished product....yes.
Iraqveteran8888 6 months ago
Thanks, enjoyed the video's a lot!
I also own a Mosin like the one you started with. Izhesvsk 1943, arsenal refurbished and like new barrel. Not special and not a sniper. It's a tru pleasure to shoot and with the Russian steel core surplus (allowed in Europe) i'm really amazed about accuracy. I can't tell the moa ( i never shoot benchrested) but at 100m the Mosin shoots pretty close to my target rifle's :-)
7093170 6 months ago
Looks so much like the Toz-78-05 varmint (winchester wildcat) in .22lr those things can get MOA at 100 yards
ak47proshooter 6 months ago
scope?
ccsniper 6 months ago
@ccsniper It's a Weaver K4 fixed 4 power with a 3 post german reticle.
Iraqveteran8888 6 months ago
that russian chik up top is fine.
Vexzm 7 months ago
Still don't understand why you'd sporterize a piece of history. I mean, I'm sure it's technically an awesome weapon you've got there, but......c'mon man: you're destroying a piece of history, even if they did make 17 million of them.
elucero1775 7 months ago
The irony here is that from the factory when these rifles were built it was required that they shoot at minimum one minute of angle or be rejected. This gun has had a ton of money and time put into it and still can't achieve that accuracy.
I'm guessing with handloads it would achieve that accuracy but still it seems like a bit of a waste of resources. However if it's fun to tinker with then it's no waste at all : )
Neat project!
j45acp69 7 months ago
@j45acp69 Show me a stock Mosin that will shoot 1 MOA with factory loads and irons sights that isn't a sniper rifle.
Iraqveteran8888 7 months ago
@elucero1775 oh spare me, these guns are a dime a dozen
DaytonaRoadster 6 months ago
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elucero1775 6 months ago
@DaytonaRoadster I cursed you out twice and then removed the comments because I recognize that I have trouble with my impulse control, particularly when I am drinking. I read your profile and believe that you are a rational person. Anyways, it is obvious that we have differing opinions on the the value of historical firearms. I believe that a military C&R firearm has value that is independent of it's financial worth. It appears that you do not believe the same, so I will agree to disagree.
elucero1775 6 months ago
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elucero1775 6 months ago
such a nice rifle. if i wasnt a broke college student paying off loans id have you build me one eric.
dminor214 7 months ago 22
@dminor214 haha you don't need all this shit to make it accurate just get a hex receiver those are sub moa already
MrDip02 1 month ago
@dminor214 The good thing about the Mosin is that even broke college students can afford one and customize it for under $200. Check out your local gun show.
cavtroopermunoz 3 weeks ago
@cavtroopermunoz ive bought two since i left that comment. lol. havent done anything to them except for stripping them down and got all the cosmoline off.
dminor214 3 weeks ago
@dminor214 go to mosinpros . com you can save up for the monte carlo stock with cheap scope for a reasonable price.
aaronzack14 2 weeks ago
the chad
IPFR33LY59 7 months ago
3:04, damn. i wish i could reload my mosin that quick.
LooksLegitBro 7 months ago
Love the look. Great job
TheKodiak72 8 months ago
What weight bullet have You found to shoot the best for the mosin nagant? About to do some hand loads for this and trying to decide what grain bullets to use
BoostedTT91 8 months ago
Do you know that some guy is trying to sell his 10rd magazine design (his vid is on youtube)? Perhaps soon we'll see the magazines for sale.
MavHunter20XX 8 months ago
@MavHunter20XX Yeah....I don't know about that. I'd have to check one out.
Iraqveteran8888 8 months ago
Nice looking mosin. I don't really dig what you did to the receiver, but that's me. The whole unit looks awesome though.
MavHunter20XX 8 months ago
Why catch the cases?
Silenthen1 8 months ago
@Silenthen1 Looks badass...
AmericaStandsStrong1 8 months ago
@Silenthen1 and for reloading
AmericaStandsStrong1 8 months ago
Is the long bolt handle there to improve leverage on the cock-on-opening bolt? It kinda' sticks way out there . . .
VirgilHawkins1 9 months ago
@VirgilHawkins1 It helps a lot, yes. Yesy it's a little long, but it you can cycle it fast as hell.
Iraqveteran8888 8 months ago
I would like to see this compete with a stock MN just to get an idea of the improvement.
DobermansRock 9 months ago
@DobermansRock Might be able to accomplish that. I also think it's funny how you see all kinds of people talking smack about fugly, but then when I take my time and put together a rifle that performs well and has the looks to match, they are nowhere to be found. lol
Iraqveteran8888 9 months ago
@Iraqveteran8888 We deal with a lot of ignorant people these days. You did a great job on a old rifle. Soldiers issued the original would love have what you made. I have a 1903 sporterized by Golden Arms Santa Fe division. It was my first rifle and I will never part with it. Keep up the good work fellow combat vet.
DobermansRock 9 months ago
@Iraqveteran8888 dont let em put ya down fugly is beautiful
148scalemodeling 7 months ago
I must say that mosin is pretty slick ..
MrLongbranch303 9 months ago
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Excellent series. Where did you get your aftermarket bolts?
GreeneNatives 9 months ago
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GreeneNatives 9 months ago
Nice work man!
WTFHunting 9 months ago
Wow. Great job on that weapon. About to cut mine down. Do you think cutting down to 17" to 20" would affect the accuracy? Thanks.
NCHunter79 9 months ago
Dang! You did a real bang up job on that weapon! Looks great!
akgp1975 9 months ago
I just watched your complete series on this rifle. And, I am impressed!
Awesome! Keep it up!
Thank you.
MrDugywugy 9 months ago
awesome white jeans chad
mohoney7 9 months ago
It looks like it kicks more then its original stock, is this because the new stock and configuration is lighter?
RedSoxBowHunter 9 months ago
@skindresser Seems true enough. I leave my bore slightly fouled and they shoot to POA on a cold bore shot no problem.
Iraqveteran8888 9 months ago
When is this one going to shoot the 1000 yards?
TomBuhls 10 months ago
@TomBuhls The longest range I have access to on a regular basis is about 350 yards. There is a 700 yards range near my house but I never have time to go there. We are planning on taking a trip out there and doing some long range work a few of these guns, but it's a matter of making the time to do it.
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
mate where can i buy the stock you have used ?
thanks ian
thefitterau 10 months ago
@thefitterau They are available from Boyds.
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
Excellent!!!
swenner64 10 months ago
Well that was worth all the work and waiting Beautiful job It looks great and shoots better Tack driver !
vince38curious2 10 months ago
Great rifle and great work. Now I gotta stop slobbering on the laptop! LOL! One question though, what is the scope you have mounted?
psyk013 10 months ago
@psyk013 It's a Weaver K4 with a German-post reticle.
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
@Iraqveteran8888 Alright Thank you. It is a sharp looking scope on the rifles new setup.
psyk013 10 months ago
Totally impressed with this build. Your really took the Mosin to an extreme but classy area with that build.
hoshnasi 10 months ago
Awesome job. Great to see it finally done, you guys didn't disappoint. Chad looks like he just came from church lol.
RochesterSportRifles 10 months ago
@RochesterSportRifles You are correct! He did.
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
Very Impressive.
ruger338magnum 10 months ago
Great Job on the rifle. The only thing left to do now is weld a ring on the cocking piece in order to make the safety easier to use. That is a rifle any hunter would be proud to use. Cheers
lapin71457 10 months ago
Nice Rifle!
jstrunck 10 months ago
That was friggin awesome
lnc74 10 months ago
Very nice result. That's a good lookin' good shootin' rifle there.
MotorCityPrepper 10 months ago
Very nice.... I didn't think it was going to shoot that good. Looking forward to seeing what handloads will do!
Navyguy0023 10 months ago
@Navyguy0023 Working on that right now. Want to try some top shelf components and see what this gun will really do.
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
Osama's been dead for ten fucking years. This is all just propaganda, prepare a political slight of hand.
gunfan50bmg 10 months ago
@gunfan50bmg You serious?
ACEGAMER120 10 months ago
@ACEGAMER120
Yes, I am. That fucker has been on Dialysis in the DESERT for like 30 fucking years, and has been on his death bed for a supposed decade. He's been dead for a LOOONG time, they just never would admit that they failed at catching him before Nature did.
gunfan50bmg 10 months ago
Sorry meant to sak ak* not 1k (to happy to type)
TheBobafett13 10 months ago
Great job Eric!
jasongiddensviper478 10 months ago
Eric I thought you told me you were in favor of preserving military firearms?
oh well. You did a good job though. Very impressive.
majorporpoise 10 months ago
@majorporpoise I own 30 pristine mil-surps for every one sporter I have. When I do a Sporter, I do it right. With that being said...I bet I own more Mosin Nagants than the average American gun owner has guns in total.
Does that answer your question? lol
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
@Iraqveteran8888 ...yes, very much!
majorporpoise 10 months ago
Very cool tool!!! Nice job you guys, love the vid. Thanks
emrguns1 10 months ago
buenos disparos amigo.
melinda1971mari 10 months ago
Wow you all did a great job on this it is a tack driver for sure. Looking forward to the next thing you and Ray will do. Keep up the great work!
henrycems 10 months ago
wow great job on that weapon wanna sell it?
jeff420swinger 10 months ago
@jeff420swinger You want to pay me for 15 hours of labor at 45 dollars an hour and $450 worth of parts?
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago 15
@Iraqveteran8888 what if you didnt want it to be so intensive?
MrMeatSlinger 6 months ago
@MrMeatSlinger I understand where you are coming from....but that's not how I do things. It's all or nothing. If I am going to put my name on it, I want it to be good.
Iraqveteran8888 6 months ago
Sporterized Mosin = Great elk rifle.
I want one!
Kekermonger 10 months ago
how much did u cut off of it again?
callhoonrepublican 10 months ago
I hope my rifle project comes out half this good! excellent job to you and Ray! good shooting bu the way!
willwood487 10 months ago
not to bee a smart ass but your follow througe after the shoots are a bitt short...
halla369 10 months ago
what is the metal bracelet you are wearing?
fuser662 10 months ago
got to love these old rifles, Just cant beat it, and with a little work can shoot with the best of them.
HitokiriRaiden 10 months ago
I priced the Lothar Walthar BBL, they sent me a email back saying it would be 455 plus 20% if i wanted contours on the outer BBL.
buryourdead21 10 months ago
@buryourdead21 Hmm that's odd....There website lists a 7.62x54r 24" barrel with a .311 diameter bore for $205. I am assuming it would need finish chambering and an extractor cut made.
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
@Iraqveteran8888 I couldn't find there BBL on the list(probably wasn't looking good enough) so I sent them an email, they got back to me in a day with that information. Ill have to look again.
buryourdead21 10 months ago
What was your final barrel length? And at that range how are your other 91/30 rifles in comparison? Looks nice though. I like how the stock turned out.
brown55061 10 months ago
@brown55061 None of my M91/30s will shoot this good in a million years, my Finn M39 on the other hand does exceptionally well and it is not difficult to peg these steel gongs at 250 yards with relative ease.
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
@Iraqveteran8888 Yeah, we Finns are like that
MahanHalkoja 10 months ago
So what was that green thing that was jumping around?
VHSBD 10 months ago
@VHSBD Just an old anti-freeze jug that was full of water.
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
great job lads it looks great and shoots even better. big thumbs up
poulo69 10 months ago
So is it still chambered in 7.62x54r?
TheAk47Enthusiast 10 months ago
@TheAk47Enthusiast Yes and still has the original factory barrel from WW2.
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
Didnt you mention reboring it to chamber .308 or is that just my imagination.
TheAk47Enthusiast 10 months ago
@TheAk47Enthusiast No...There's a lot more involved than that.
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
Safe to say you need a deer kill with this guy.
rike889 10 months ago
Love it
scottishbadboytracks 10 months ago
That turned out great man! Makes me want to go get an old Mosin and sporterize it ! That thing would definately be good for deer huh?
Georgiapine2A 10 months ago
@Georgiapine2A I might have to get a deer kill on tape this year with this rifle... :)
Iraqveteran8888 10 months ago
@Iraqveteran8888 you got that right just get rid of the word might
SkidinDingo 10 months ago
excellent vid, got some good groups out of that thing, good to see after the work you put in
paltryengineer 10 months ago
Beautiful finished project, you are one of the guys on yt that I have a lot of respect for. Great job.
ChromeFreak123 10 months ago
Some very sad and jealous person disliked this video...I had to like it to offset :)
Tenacious21 10 months ago
Nice job with the rifle. If I understand right it is not the standard trigger, and that was my biggest gripe about the Mosin, other than that I like the rifle. This sporterized rifle here looks great, and seems to shoot quite well too, kinda makes ya' give some respect to the Soviet snipers doing what they did with what they had.
buhrdt 10 months ago