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Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice here. I've never shortened a barrel before, but I'm looking to shorten a Mosin (probably a junker... I don't want to do this to anything nice) down to 16" (probably 16.5).
Now, what is the best way to do this, without sending it to a gunsmith? Obviously the quick way is a hack saw, and some file work... but I'm reasonably certain that it isn't the correct way.
So how would you do this, and what tools are necessary?
Also, I'd like to mount an optic... The rear sight base is the easiest way, but since I'm looking at a bent bolt handle already, what are my options for a receiver mount?
Thanks for any input! And no complaining about Bubba'ing the Mosin.
Now, what is the best way to do this, without sending it to a gunsmith? Obviously the quick way is a hack saw, and some file work... but I'm reasonably certain that it isn't the correct way.
So how would you do this, and what tools are necessary?
Also, I'd like to mount an optic... The rear sight base is the easiest way, but since I'm looking at a bent bolt handle already, what are my options for a receiver mount?
Thanks for any input! And no complaining about Bubba'ing the Mosin.