World War II Rifle Range Day

Hello everyone, thanks for watching!

I decided to dust off some of the collection and bring out the war horses of the safe. I shot the rifles at 300 yards, but had mixed results as you can see.

The RIFLES:

M91/30 Mosin Nagant
The later version of the long-standing model 1891 Mosin Nagant, this rifle was the standard issue rifle of the Red Army during World War II. It was used in every conflict since and is still in use today around the globe with insurgencies and citizen armies. It's chambered in the ancient Russian military cartridge: the 7.62 x 54R, which is still in use by professional armies and fighters of all kinds all over the globe. This rifle was made by the Izhevsk Arsenal in 1942 and has one of the smoothest actions of any Mosin Nagant I've ever held.

No.4 Mk. 1 Lee Enfield
-The World War II version of the ancient Enfield rifles of the British empire, the No.4 Mk.1 was used during World War II in many hands of British affiliates and allies. It's also chambered in an ancient military caliber: the .303 Brit. This particular "US Property" rifle was made by Savage under the Lend Lease program back in 1941 and the quality is simply astounding.

M1 Garand
-The standard-issue rifle of US forces during World War II, Korea, and for some units in the early days of Vietnam. This rifle was way ahead of its time, utilizing an ingenious gas system and rotating bolt design. John C. Garand, a Canadian armorer/engineer at Springfield Armory, worked for years on a standard-issue rifle concept that eventually turned into one of the greatest battle rifles of all time. It was the only standard-issue semi-automatic rifle of World War II, giving US troops an incredible battlefield advantage over their Japanese and German foes. It was a new-age rifle chambered in an old US military caliber, the 30.06. This particular rifle was acquired from the CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program) and was made by Springfield Armory in 1955.

Mauser K98k
-This rifle is beyond legendary, it was the classic rifle of the German war machine. The rifle itself came from the old Gewehr 98, the standard issue rifle of the German Army during World War I. With some improvements, and still using the same classic Mauser action, a new rifle was born: the K98k. Known for a strong and reliable action as well as supreme accuracy, this rifle was one of the best on the battlefield. The K98k also features a side-mounted sling, which aids in comfortable carry. Everything about this rifle is designed for the shooter and it balances well in the hands. Chambered in the old 7.92 x 57 ("8mm Mauser"), this rifle has some serious punch. After the war, many of these were sporterized and utilized as hunting weapons around the globe. This one was a gift, but it is a Mitchell's Mauser.

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[Nitricthunder]

S&B is Czech made ammo not british.

[Mr2ndAmendment]

@Nitricthunder

Well that puts a damper on things. Thanks for the intel, next time I won't take someone's word for it. I do far more research on my firearms than the ammunition itself, thanks again.

[crazymaxx89]

@Mr2ndAmendment

Finally figured out that the 420 yard steel target was a buffalo. And coincidentally, the only two rifles that I could routinely make contact with it was my Garand and your Enfield. I was never able to get consecutive hits with the Mosin.

[Mr2ndAmendment]

@crazymaxx89

You're get there broseph haha. With the right ammo, the M91/30 is capable of awesome accuracy.

[crazymaxx89]

I'm voting for the mosin. Brings back memories of stocking up on 54r at Big 5 and hitting up A Place To Shoot!

[Mr2ndAmendment]

@crazymaxx89

Yeah I'd pick up that Winchester soft point stuff at the Big Five in Valencia, then head up to A Place to Shoot. I'd always stretch it out to the 420 yard steel plate at the top of the mountain. Great stuff there.

[I3lackl3ear]

hey what kind of gun bag did you use to fit the mosin nagant? Cause I'm having trouble finding one around my area.. Thanks!

[deathrebornrevolutio]

i vote mauser

[20131k]

.yes it is very dirty i agree.

[crazymaxx89]

@Mr2ndAmendment

From what you've shown about the accuracy of the Mosin, I believe that when properly zero'd it is fully capable. But even after 4 different attempts to zero at 100m, the horizontal spread at 420 was well over 3 ft. Normally, id blame the rounds or the wind but going from a 5" group with my M1 to a 3' group with a mosin tells me it must be a flaw within the barrel.

Do you know of any common problems with surplus Mosin's?

[Mr2ndAmendment]

@20131k

And dirtier than a Russian coffee house.