My first Mosin

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My first Mosin

Post by trumpychris » 21 Jul 2016, 4:11 pm

I just picked up a new to me Mosin Nagant M44. Its a 1945 Izhevsk that was refurbished in Ukraine. Its in excellent nick.

I haven't shot it yet but that doesn't stop me from writing my thoughts.

http://trumpychris.blogspot.com.au/2016/07/mosin-nagant-m44-first-impressions-from.html

I really like short rifles, probably because I'm a shortass myself!

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Re: My first Mosin

Post by Gwion » 21 Jul 2016, 4:26 pm

Geeze, it's in good nick!
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Post by trumpychris » 21 Jul 2016, 4:50 pm

It sure is. I'm a happy lad!

Id like to find a 91 or a 91/30 as well but that will have to wait because I've just bought an 1895 Spanish carbine in 7.62 that is also in excellent nick. I hope the wife doesn't find out.
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by Wm.Traynor » 21 Jul 2016, 7:12 pm

What is "the prepping community"? Nice rifle, BTW :)
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Post by SteamedHam » 21 Jul 2016, 8:34 pm

Wm.Traynor wrote:What is "the prepping community"?


Lunatics mostly.
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by juststarting » 21 Jul 2016, 11:13 pm

VERY good nick :-|
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Post by wrenchman » 22 Jul 2016, 12:42 am

my son has one very well made gun they were rather cheep around here for a while i got one when i could and he took it over after my father inlaw passed my other son got his.
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Post by GLS_1956 » 22 Jul 2016, 1:54 am

The M44 is a blast, pun intended. Be sure you wear ear plugs and I hope you get a chance to touch a round off in the dark. Fireball is not an exaggeration.
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by trumpychris » 22 Jul 2016, 7:59 am

GLS_1956 wrote:The M44 is a blast, pun intended. Be sure you wear ear plugs and I hope you get a chance to touch a round off in the dark. Fireball is not an exaggeration.


I have to wear hearing protection these days, I'm already part deaf in both ears and I have a hearing aid for my left.

I've seen a few videos of the fireball and when I have a free weekend I'll be taking it to the farm for a range test which will include a few shots at night.
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by trumpychris » 01 Aug 2016, 1:59 pm

I finally got around to taking the Mosin out for a shoot. Its a hell of a lot of fun but there are a few things I want to change and the most major one is the sights. Ive never been any good with a leaf sight so I think that a peep is in order.

I am lucky enough to have my own 100m range for testing and zeroing my rifles so I filmed a quick video and posted it to my blog.

http://trumpychris.blogspot.com.au/2016/07/video-at-range-with-mosin-nagant-m44.html

Hope you enjoy watching the video as much as I did making it.
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Post by Wm.Traynor » 01 Aug 2016, 3:44 pm

Enjoyed your vid mate. You don't waste any time getting them off do you :) Looked at mojo sights too. Pity you could not get a receiver mounted peep that you could epoxy on but even that would mar the finish. Not surprised the butt is causing you medical problems :twisted: It has sharp edges :shock: A Past Recoil Shield would be just the antidote :thumbsup:
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Post by trumpychris » 01 Aug 2016, 6:51 pm

Wm.Traynor wrote:Enjoyed your vid mate. You don't waste any time getting them off do you :) Looked at mojo sights too. Pity you could not get a receiver mounted peep that you could epoxy on but even that would mar the finish. Not surprised the butt is causing you medical problems :twisted: It has sharp edges :shock: A Past Recoil Shield would be just the antidote :thumbsup:


Hahahaha yeah its always fun getting them away quickly. I'm not very accurate with the rifle for now but I'll only get better with it the more I shoot it. I think I'll order a limbsaver from brownells now that they have an Australian site.
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by juststarting » 01 Aug 2016, 7:53 pm

Limb saver, peh! :D
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by trumpychris » 02 Aug 2016, 8:42 am

juststarting wrote:Limb saver, peh! :D


My shoulder is still tender today! I have other rifles with metal butt plates and they don't hurt anywhere near as much as this Mosin.

Even my .50 & .58 muzzleloaders don't hurt that much!
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by TheDude » 02 Aug 2016, 9:34 am

trumpychris wrote:
juststarting wrote:Limb saver, peh! :D


My shoulder is still tender today! I have other rifles with metal butt plates and they don't hurt anywhere near as much as this Mosin.

Even my .50 & .58 muzzleloaders don't hurt that much!


I found the same, took my type 53 which is a Chinese made M44 the other week to the range. Had a bruise for a few days after. The 91/30 is better. The squared edges are the problem
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by David Brown » 02 Aug 2016, 2:28 pm

Cheap ass.......hehehhehe

Mate you should buy some 444 Marlin at almost $5 a round. That too will be getting reloaded.......and i am lucky I do not own the 444 Lever Action, but I will have to bring said owner and Marlin up there one day!.

Love your range!
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Post by trumpychris » 02 Aug 2016, 9:18 pm

David Brown wrote:Cheap ass.......hehehhehe

Mate you should buy some 444 Marlin at almost $5 a round. That too will be getting reloaded.......and i am lucky I do not own the 444 Lever Action, but I will have to bring said owner and Marlin up there one day!.

Love your range!


I've wanted my very own place to play for many many years now. I'll let you know when I'm out there next and you're more than welcome to fly in. I'll even open the hangar door for you!
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by simmo » 07 Aug 2016, 6:30 am

I own a Finnish M39 in 7.62x54R and that kicks like no bodies business! I have been thinking about getting one of these (M44/M38) for a while but will probably hold off because they are not chop over 300m.

Your place looks amazing though Chris! Would love my own shooting range!
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Post by simmo » 07 Aug 2016, 6:30 am

I own a Finnish M39 in 7.62x54R and that kicks like no bodies business! I have been thinking about getting one of these (M44/M38) for a while but will probably hold off because they are not chop over 300m.

Your place looks amazing though Chris! Would love my own shooting range!
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Post by trumpychris » 08 Aug 2016, 8:37 am

simmo wrote:I own a Finnish M39 in 7.62x54R and that kicks like no bodies business! I have been thinking about getting one of these (M44/M38) for a while but will probably hold off because they are not chop over 300m.

Your place looks amazing though Chris! Would love my own shooting range!


I think mine should be good to about 500 yards if I can get a decent peep sight on the thing. I just wish I could get a side plate and put my Central No4 on it. Once I get the Mojo's it should be a lot better.

That range took me about 6 weekends and about 300 litres of diesel to build. You're right though, It is awesome having your own playground. I just wish it was legal for me to shoot cat H there. I might talk to the police and see if they'll have any issues with me running cat H safety courses there.
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by Elek » 08 Aug 2016, 3:17 pm

trumpychris wrote:I think mine should be good to about 500 yards if I can get a decent peep sight on the thing. I just wish I could get a side plate and put my Central No4 on it. Once I get the Mojo's it should be a lot better.


Why can't you? Someone must make one...?
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by vexesus » 08 Aug 2016, 3:32 pm

The action looks in amazing condition
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by trumpychris » 15 Aug 2016, 3:48 pm

Elek wrote:
trumpychris wrote:I think mine should be good to about 500 yards if I can get a decent peep sight on the thing. I just wish I could get a side plate and put my Central No4 on it. Once I get the Mojo's it should be a lot better.


Why can't you? Someone must make one...?


It would mean machining the action and that not something I'm willing to do.
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by trumpychris » 15 Aug 2016, 3:50 pm

vexesus wrote:The action looks in amazing condition


Apart from some electro-pencilling its in mint condition.
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Re: My first Mosin

Post by Garth » 16 Aug 2016, 6:50 pm

I lovw m44 i have one put a pu scope on it from accumounts its accurate.you can use the normal sights as well.yes they have some power shoot it with bayonet out so much more accurate . I changed the bolt handle as well bloody good guns
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Post by Garth » 16 Aug 2016, 6:53 pm

Elek accumounts the company sent to me in australia was real quick delivery scope and mounts cheap on ebay mate
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