minutemen1776
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Thanks MosinFreak. I think you get my point entirely. Now I feel vindicated! 
Milsurp Rifle for Hunting/SHTF?
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LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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Lol, some what, mi lad, some what. I know the point, but I'm still not whole heartedly agreeing to it lol. If it were outside on my property, you bet Old Ivan and Jive Turkey would be pulling the ropes. However inside, little Astro-glide (nickname for my astra a-90 until I can get a feel for the name it wants) and Cletus (my 20 ga.) will be doing their part.
So I guess we're agreed upon, good sir!
Now if only the Astra's custom grips would get finished. I've been waiting about two months for the guy to even start working on them
:banghead:
But they're supposed to look really nice
So I guess we're agreed upon, good sir!
Now if only the Astra's custom grips would get finished. I've been waiting about two months for the guy to even start working on them
:banghead:But they're supposed to look really nice
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BobTheTomato
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Everyone needs a Mosin.....
Ruger44mag
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I think the Mosin Nagant 91/30 would be a great choice, I love mine. The marlin 30-30 336 would also be a good choice. It is lighter holds more rounds and you can shoot it faster.
minutemen1776
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Definitely. I've got two.
MosinFreak, I'm glad we've found common ground. Good luck with the Astra grips.
LJ-MosinFreak-Buck
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Thank you, Minutemen. I hope for it.
stonecutter2
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First, consider applying for a C&R FFL03. It costs $30 for 3 years, and you can get a rifle shipped right to your front door. A transfer would cost just as much, but for the $30 you'll get 3 years of discounts at online retailers for various things. Make that transfer fee stretch much further than one rifle purchase, plus get a rifle delivered to you with no go-between. I did this and I'm glad I did.
Next, I have a Mosin Nagant 91/30 hex receiver built in 1924, and a K98 Mauser built in 1939 by Mauser Oberndorf am Neckar with markings intact from the Third Reich. I would say that just as far as walking through my house (carrying rifles to the basement for cleaning etc), the K98 is far easier to handle than the 91/30. The Mosin is just fairly long, and the K98 is a carbine. The K98 handles much better than the Mosin in closer quarters. An important note is that both rifles' ammunition will undoubtedly overpenetrate and go into my neighbors' houses if i use them for home defense, the rounds are just that powerful. I don't use them for HD, but I'm sure they'd really ruin someone's day if they got shot with them.
As for hunting, I don't see any reason either wouldn't serve you pretty well so long as you got nice condition rifles - this is where I (personally) would go for a new manufacture rifle only because I'd want to know I was getting something that would shoot well enough to accurately take down what I was hunting (and attach a scope easier).
Most scopes that replace milsurp rear sights tend to be the "scout" style, as the scope will be further up on the rifle, rather than back right over the bolt like modern hunting rifles typically have scopes attached.
Overall, I'd suggest that whatever you do, if you order a milsurp rifle, pay for a hand select/pick fee of $10 or $20. Increase the odds that you'll get a milsurp in better shape any way that you can. Conditions can vary quite a bit.
Consider looking at a nice, cheaper Savage too. Maybe in 30-06. Just as a modern, brand new option.
Next, I have a Mosin Nagant 91/30 hex receiver built in 1924, and a K98 Mauser built in 1939 by Mauser Oberndorf am Neckar with markings intact from the Third Reich. I would say that just as far as walking through my house (carrying rifles to the basement for cleaning etc), the K98 is far easier to handle than the 91/30. The Mosin is just fairly long, and the K98 is a carbine. The K98 handles much better than the Mosin in closer quarters. An important note is that both rifles' ammunition will undoubtedly overpenetrate and go into my neighbors' houses if i use them for home defense, the rounds are just that powerful. I don't use them for HD, but I'm sure they'd really ruin someone's day if they got shot with them.
As for hunting, I don't see any reason either wouldn't serve you pretty well so long as you got nice condition rifles - this is where I (personally) would go for a new manufacture rifle only because I'd want to know I was getting something that would shoot well enough to accurately take down what I was hunting (and attach a scope easier).
Most scopes that replace milsurp rear sights tend to be the "scout" style, as the scope will be further up on the rifle, rather than back right over the bolt like modern hunting rifles typically have scopes attached.
Overall, I'd suggest that whatever you do, if you order a milsurp rifle, pay for a hand select/pick fee of $10 or $20. Increase the odds that you'll get a milsurp in better shape any way that you can. Conditions can vary quite a bit.
Consider looking at a nice, cheaper Savage too. Maybe in 30-06. Just as a modern, brand new option.
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Hi Guys,
Last year I decided to add a Mosin 91/30 to my collection. I have quite a few rifles including 1903A3s and Mausers. I got the Mosin to see what the buzz was about and am happy I did. It is a hoot to shoot and is fairly accurate, at least minute-of-deer. Surplus ammo is about .20 per round, so I laid in a few crates, and got 100 Brown Bear 203 grain soft points for about .35 per round for deer hunting.
Don't know if I will start reloading for it or not yet, but it is nice to have a rifle I don't worry about taking out in the snow and rain. I live in Wisconsin and it looks like we are finally going to join the CCW ranks, so this Mosin could become my CCW, of course I would have to take the bayonet off!
Last year I decided to add a Mosin 91/30 to my collection. I have quite a few rifles including 1903A3s and Mausers. I got the Mosin to see what the buzz was about and am happy I did. It is a hoot to shoot and is fairly accurate, at least minute-of-deer. Surplus ammo is about .20 per round, so I laid in a few crates, and got 100 Brown Bear 203 grain soft points for about .35 per round for deer hunting.
Don't know if I will start reloading for it or not yet, but it is nice to have a rifle I don't worry about taking out in the snow and rain. I live in Wisconsin and it looks like we are finally going to join the CCW ranks, so this Mosin could become my CCW, of course I would have to take the bayonet off!
harmon rabb
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Is this a joke? You're going to conceal and carry a mosin on your person somehow? Lulz.
Dreamcast270mhz
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You could always use this:
Sheepdog1968
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Sounds like you are trying to balance home defense with something you can hunt with. My favorites for this aren't technically mil surplus but would do the job:
mini-30 in 7.62x39
30-30 lever action
new Ruger Gunsite Scout in 308
As for me personally, I find my 30-30 lever action is my favorite rifle (I didn't start out that way, it just kinda happened). As such, when I travel to visit friends on vacation, I often take one rifle (domestic peace with the wife) and sometimes a pistol. Usually it's the 30-30 (becuase I simply like it the best) and I feel quite comfortable if I am huting, social plinking, or needed to defend myself.
mini-30 in 7.62x39
30-30 lever action
new Ruger Gunsite Scout in 308
As for me personally, I find my 30-30 lever action is my favorite rifle (I didn't start out that way, it just kinda happened). As such, when I travel to visit friends on vacation, I often take one rifle (domestic peace with the wife) and sometimes a pistol. Usually it's the 30-30 (becuase I simply like it the best) and I feel quite comfortable if I am huting, social plinking, or needed to defend myself.
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