V4junkie Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 On a limited budget and looking for a fun range gun with lots of character. My research led me to the Mosin Nagant M44. Other suggestions are welcome. This will be my first gun but I do have experience with skeet and a few other guns. I have a few gun nut friends and I'm done being left out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat0403 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Ohio valley outdoors down in Lancaster, they have a of of them and are very fairly priced, great service too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Dang it, I was just in Lancaster yesterday too. Not too far, I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Buckeye Outdoor in Heath had them for I think $85... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/New_Rifles_.htmlIn Middletown, OH I'm pretty sure.http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Russian_1891_30_7.62x54R_Mosin_Nagant_Rifle.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I picked mine up from fin feather and fur in ashland. Paid $79 for it, it is not the m44 it is the 91/30 but almost the same gun. I plan on sporterizing it with A new stock and scope mount from ati. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Here is what mine looks like now. What I am planning to make it into when finished(not mine were I got the idea) Edited August 29, 2009 by speedytriple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Can't see that last picture, must be blocked from work. Used yours much yet? I think my first purchase will be the rubber butt pad. From what I read it sounds like necessary upgrade. Probably won't put a scope on it unless I take it down to my cousin's in WV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 No have not shot it much at all, sad realy. Was thinking of selling it for a bit due to lack of a place to shoot it. Most of the indoor ranges will not let me shoot it there. One will but only with soft points or hollow points which are real hard to find. They sell the S&B soft points there but charge $32 for 20 rounds. I bought 60 rounds of fmj at the gun show last time for $15. Hell I bought a spam can of russian surplus with my gun for $85 for 440 rounds. Plenty of ammo(500rnds) and no place to shoot it at sucks huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I got mine at Buckeye Outdoor, somewhere < $100. It's a great way to punch a fist-sized hole in a man and set his clothes on fire at 100 yds, but good luck finding ammo that an indoor range will let you use. If you have patience to drive to one of the outdoor ranges, or have some land where you can shoot, you'll have a lot of fun with it.But get the number of a good chiropractor first- it'll hurt like hell until you get used to it.I got the rubber buttplate from tickbitesupply.com, I think. Like $15. I keep the metal one in my desk drawer so I can re-weaponize it at need. With a bayonet and a metal plate, those things make nasty polearms even if you don't have ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Those shoot the 7.62X54 rounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 thats a nice gun i have a mos carbine 7.62*54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 7.62x54R, if the R makes a difference. I dunno-- it goes boom, throws a big hunk of metal in a reasonably straight line. Works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 no it dont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 The r stands for rimmed. Dont make much of a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 The r stands for rimmed. Dont make much of a difference.rimmed *rimshot*This doesn't mean rimFIRE does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 i've already informed V4 of this, but if there's anyone else looking I would be willing to offload my 91/30 and M44 for a reasonable price/trade for 03 CBR600 parts. Bores in good shape, wood stock is in good shape, the 91/30 still has a shine to it but is scratched up a little vs the M44 has no shine but looks better. I just don't shoot them much anymore since trying to find ammo for an indoor range is such a pain in the ass. I also have a bunch of stripper clips for these too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 If you want to sell some of the stripper clips let me know. I have been having a hard time trying to find some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Here is my next one I would like to get. A bit pricey but looks real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Here is my next one I would like to get. A bit pricey but looks real nice. Ah, an original Springfield 1903. Good luck finding one of those at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 $999 from AIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 $999 from AIMFor that much you can outfit 10 Soviet reenacters, or if you were going for even more historical accuracy 20 Soviet reenacters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Cheaper then the TRUE ww2 guns I have seen at the gun shows they draw anywhere from 1200 to 2300! Dont think it will be happening anytime soon, but on the wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 (totally realize I am resurrecting a zombie thread)I got all excited about the cheapness of this rifle last night, and now this thread is kind of talking me out of it... M1 Garand on Top-Shot got me looking into older high-powered rifles.Speedy - you still got yours? Every time you call me to go to the range, I'm either at school, or out of town! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I've got a 91/30 Been fun,its got decent kick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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