Mosin Nagant pros and cons

[feralswine]

What cal are they? Can they be deer/pig guns?

You can definitely dump a hog with a Nagant, no problem. 7.62x54r is no slouch.

[feralswine]

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[MisplacedTexan]

What's not to like, proven battle rifle with extraordinary action in Stalingrad and Leningrad, not to mention modern theatres. Inexpensive and plenty of old soviet block ammo (corrosive). Plus, I think they actually look "pretty".

[Sneaky]

Andy,

Buy a 91/30 hex receiver MN, pair it with an Archangel stock, replace the trigger with one suited for the 21st century, then enjoy your dirt-cheap-to-shoot 30cal tactical blaster.

[tpepper70]

The M38 is an excellent rifle to carry when hunting hogs with dogs. It will put them down with authority and flame kiss em. Haha

[Skullworks52]

One of the few guns that can outfit an army for 500 bucks.

[Sneaky]

Or, for an idea of what a finished project looks like:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=357076278

[BigTex.308]

We love em! Fun to shoot and cheap to buy and feed!



Ike

[ducks-and-bucks]

They are cool. I got one not too long ago... 91/30.. hex reciever. Bud gun shop has em in stock. they kick like a mule. I wouldnt let anyone thats recoil sensative shoot it.

[westtexducks]

Nice rifles for the price. I love mine got it for cheap and I would feel confident on a deer or pig out to 200 with some soft point ammo. I know it will dump a yote in a hurry though. I also like the look and feel of mine. Kick isn't bad about the same as any other .30 cal out there.

I would leave it original but for a couple hundred more bucks you could get it chopped and sporterized and have a really nice gun for the price.