Range Report: Russian milsurps :D

[thefitzvh]

OK I promised a range report so here goes.

Went to Iron sights in Oceanside (not very long range, but I couldn't wait to shoot them)

Had one box of 180gr. Olympic stuff and one box of 180gr. Winchester soft point.

I started with the 91/30. Loaded it up with some of the olympic, just to get used to it. Kick wasn't too bad, seemed reasonably accurate, didn't need any sight adjustment at all. I loaded the good winchester stuff and shot the group below with it.

Grabbed the M44, thinking "Eh, it's not gonna kick too much harder than the 91/30." I'm not QUITE sure what made me jump back more, the kick of the rifle, the HUUUGE boom, or the massive fireball that jumped out of the barrel. Sights were set so that the impact was WAY high, and the round struck the hanger, leaving a nice 7.62 sized hole in the hangar. Holy crap. Cool rifle

Shot that some more, this time PREPARING myself for the recoil, and had a helluva time. Not bad for 2 rifles that cost about 100 bucks for both. (plus transfer fees.)

The smell of the hoppes beckons, time to clean

James

 

[Doug S]

Thanks for the report. Looks good. I'm off to the gun show this weekend where I'd like to pick up one of the Mosin carbines & a SKS.

 

[thefitzvh]

They're on AIM surplus for 49 bucks... If the quality of the 91/30 is any indication, its a helluva deal.

Enjoy. I plan on getting a few more :-D



James

 

[GigaBuist]

Tell me about it...

I took my M44 out to the range this Saturday to get a scope sighted in (I failed, it wiggled loose and I couldn't figure out why I couldn't keep a good group) -- only put 20 rounds down range in that hour but given that I had on just a sweater and a t-shirt my right shoulder is kinda yellow now.

Strangly enough, it does help me practice good trigger control though. I'm squeezing so gently (fear of emminent pain) after 10 rounds that it really does go off unexpectedly

I was using 200grain FMJ Wolf ammo. Packs a little punch and a nice big 'ole fireball.

 

[thefitzvh]

You know, I think I may buy another M44 to sporterize

*Ducks the tomatos...*

No seriously...

The rifle is more accurate than me... I can get an S&K scope mount and an inexpensive scope, and POW. A deer rifle for less than 200 bucks total investment. Nice cheap monte carlo stock...

Yeah buddy.



James "sore shoulders"

 

[WhoKnowsWho]

I sporterized my M44 but I want to buy another one with a nicer wood stock to accompany it. Much softer kick with that rubber butt pad! Same fireball though!