Mosin Nagant build.

[horsehaulin]

Thanks for all the advice, decided that I am going a new route due to some advice here.

 

[bullet]

What route are you going? Just wondering.

 

[JettaKnight]

who shortens a barrel for a sniper rifle?

Bubba.

A lot of those Rem. and Westinghouse MNs got converted to sportsters. Then, it was the thing to do, now we value them more for the history and originality.

For a modern sniper rifle, the MN just plain doesn't cut it. I just don't understand the fascination. They analogous to those Dodge Neon riced up cars with the glued on wings. The only difference is the MN is a worth gun in its own right. Just accept and value it for what it is.

People treat the MN like the nerdy girl in the teen movie - remove glasses, put hair up, apply makeup, dress in hot clothes and BOOM! all the jocks want her. It just doesn't work like that in the gun world.

 

[pinshooter45]

While this video is using ATI furniture I found a great deal of helpful information in it. Specifically not being a Machinist I just assumed I would need a lathe to crown the barrel They did it with hand tools.
ATI Mosin Build from start to finish - YouTube
Hope you find it informative!

 

[horsehaulin]

I am going to get a 700 in 5.56 for the boys and older girls to plink with and will save up for a few longer range rifles for myself.

thanks for the advice guys.

 

[hardtrailz400]

I think you made a good decision. I have a synthetic stock on my 44, but that's it. Looking at the Marlin x7 myself.

 

[bullet]

I have a 700 vs sf. I couldn't see an average built Mosin ever out shooting it. I think your making a good choice in going with a modern rifle.

 

[Hosted]

I didn't see this rifle listed yet, but I saw this earlier this week. This Mosin is a piece of art!


Russian Revolution ? A Thoroughly Upgraded Mosin Nagant « Daily Bulletin

 

[happyfiero]

Hi
good decision.
Good luck with your build .

yes my stock is a boyds pepper ,modified for heavy barrel