The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

Did something stupid, meant to load 51.2 Grains of H4350, instead loaded 51.2 Grains of 4064, idiotic, wont happen again, I didn't realize they were overcharged until after I fired them. They extracted with a bit of stickiness, and primers were cratered something fierce. No ring in the barrel that I...

Do you think putting a bit of outwards tension on the spring would secure bit any better?

I think I understand now, it's the actual piece that pops into the band, if I'm thinking correctly. Any ideas about how to hand fit it? I can tap the barrel band up to where the catch is lined up with the hole, I just have to take a screwdriver and nudge it into the cutout in the band. But it still ...

The catch, as in the circle on the band or the actual retaining spring?

Bump, please help.

I was shooting my M24/47, today, and after 2 rounds the front barrel band slides forward and out of its retaining spring. I have to (gently) tap the band back on with a hammer and then nudge the spring upwards into the cutout on the band. Does anyone have a fix for this? Thank you for any help you c...

That starter kit is tempting. I think I will get that. It's not too much more and you get a lot more stuff. Thanks for telling me about that, bunkysdad.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c321/hedshot56/output_zpsl3yzgvfj.jpg This is the result of my 1941 Izhevsk 91/30 at 75 yards on its 200 yard sight setting with 180 grain Winchester SPs. If you remember from my last post it was a 2" group at 50 yards. Discounting the obvious flyer( I got hit...

I've been hesitant to slug my bore for fear of screwing up the crown or getting it stuck in the barrel. I don't even really know what I need/ how to do it.

I was thinking .308 just to get started as I already have some of those, then moving up to .310-.311 if I see fit? I'd be starting out with 150 Grain SPFB as I already use these for my k-31. And then maybe try some heavier ones like 174's or 168's? Which grainage would be best for 150 yards max? I'v...

I'll try!

I just want to produce decent groups. I hear alot of people get at least 4" at 100 yards with a good target and good ammo. I'll try my best and keep you guys updated on how it goes. Going to try different ammo like I said, at 50 and 100 yards. I'll use the twelve inch targets so can see it well...

Not expecting anything. I'm just not settling for Horrible accuracy.

6" is not something Im willing to settle for at 100 yards. at 200 and 300, definitely. but 4" is the worst I'm willing to accept at 100 yards.

I will try some different ammo at 50 and 100 yards and buy in bulk what shoots the best at each distance. I'll be trying PPU 182 Grain FMJBT, PPU 150 Grain FMJBT, Brown bear 174 Grain FMJ, Brown Bear 203 Grain SP, TulAmmo 147 Grain FMJ, and MFS 174 Grain FMJ. It will take me bit to amass that much a...

I took it out again at 50 yards today. I used some Brown Bear 203 grain soft points (lacquered steel case). Actually shot pretty well for how cheap the ammo is. I'm going to try some of the 174 grain brown bear and see how that's shoots. The I might buy 100 rounds of whichever shoots the best. The b...

I did polish the sear a bit. It improved about a pound. I'd say its maybe a 5-6 pound break (not too sure) with a good bit of take up. I don't really know how to improve it from here. I might polish it a bit more. I don't know.

I'd like to try 100 off the same rest at a bigger target (No way I could see this at 100). Maybe a 12" bull. At the Moment I have shims of cork gasket above the recoil lug, under the chamber of the receiver, under the tang, and lining the bottom of the barrel channel. It's almost like it's clam...

I have to admit, I was *this* close to giving up and selling this old rifle. Due to it's sudden plummet in performance. Struggling to hit paper at 50 yards w/ surplus LPS. Which dumbfounded me, as the same ammo (just a different lot) shot absolutely superb for surplus. After firing one more "pa...

Edit. I think I'm just going to buy an M24/47 from Samco. The Enfield seems inherently less accurate. The 24/47 is cheaper and ammo is too. I need a Mauser anyway. Well, at least I've made up my mind now. Thanks for all your help guys. It's nice to know when I have these kinda questions I can ask th...