I just got my Mosin Nagant 91-30 and cleaned and assembled it. Has anyone had experience with these gus? I would like to mount a scope but don't want to mount it way up front and have a long eye relief scope. They sell kits with a mount and a turned down bolt but not sure how to switch it out. Or if someone knew where I could get a new bolt with a turned down handle that would be nice to keep the original bolt as one.
I have one...but, sure am no expert....Here is a site that sells some stuff for reasonable prices: http://www.m1surplus.com/mosin%20nagant.htm
I don't know if you can find a bent bolt anywhere. I know that the bent bolt KIT is sold but don't know if anyine sell whole bolt already bent...
I love shooting mine...but...it kicks like a mule...
Steve
I don't know if you can find a bent bolt anywhere. I know that the bent bolt KIT is sold but don't know if anyine sell whole bolt already bent...
I love shooting mine...but...it kicks like a mule...
Steve
I have one that was beat bad. A previous owner had drilled 4 holes and ground on the receiver presumably to mount a side mounted scope. the fore stock and harware had all been removed. The front and rear sight were missing. The only redeeming feature was a Hex receiver dated 1895 and Finnish property marks meanig at some point it was captured by the Finns. I fixed it up into a pretty neat scout. I mounted a 2-7 x 32 long eye relief scope up forward on the rear sight base to avoid having to mess with bent bolts. I like the forward mount, its different and you can sight with both eyes open. I will post some pics soon.
A bent bolt for your Mosin can be found here for $47 - $55:
http://www.mosinnagant.net/Boltman/Boltman.html
OR the kit from ATI for scope mounting with the bent bolt mod for $55 (less from dealers) here:
http://www.atigunstocks.com/s-11-mosin-nagant.aspx
The kit isn't hard to install but having access to a drill press and drill press vice helps.
http://www.mosinnagant.net/Boltman/Boltman.html
OR the kit from ATI for scope mounting with the bent bolt mod for $55 (less from dealers) here:
http://www.atigunstocks.com/s-11-mosin-nagant.aspx
The kit isn't hard to install but having access to a drill press and drill press vice helps.
http://www.surplusrifle.com/russianmosi ... /index.asp
some good info.
look up Crufflers as well. They have a forum for us C&R collectors.
some good info.
look up Crufflers as well. They have a forum for us C&R collectors.
Anything you ever wanted to know about Mosin-Nagant: http://7.62x54r.net/
If you go on their forum, be carefull about asking modification questions! These folks are purists. For been there done that questions try: http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/. Scroll down to the russian rifle section and open the 91/30 forum. Goodd luck and welcome to Mosinitis!
If you go on their forum, be carefull about asking modification questions! These folks are purists. For been there done that questions try: http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/. Scroll down to the russian rifle section and open the 91/30 forum. Goodd luck and welcome to Mosinitis!
We sell many, many Mosin Nagants at gun shows in SC. We get to see many sporterized milsurps (just stating the facts as I see them). On both a personal and professional level I would suggest that if you are going to do something - do it right the first time.
I would NOT recommend buying the ATI bent bolt conversion kit (with any luck ATI is not a sponsor or moderator - :roll: ). The kit looks simple enough but I have seen too many examples of what not to buy and how not to do it. I think Jim the Boltman sells bent bolts (do a google search) and he has an outstanding reputation in the internet community.
If you do not want a long eye relief scope then get a gunsmith to D&T your reciever so that you can mount a traditional scope. We usually keep in stock scope mounts and a small selection of long eye relief scopes.
I would NOT recommend buying the ATI bent bolt conversion kit (with any luck ATI is not a sponsor or moderator - :roll: ). The kit looks simple enough but I have seen too many examples of what not to buy and how not to do it. I think Jim the Boltman sells bent bolts (do a google search) and he has an outstanding reputation in the internet community.
If you do not want a long eye relief scope then get a gunsmith to D&T your reciever so that you can mount a traditional scope. We usually keep in stock scope mounts and a small selection of long eye relief scopes.
Okay, I've been looking around and found a place that sells scope mounts that look interesting.
http://www.jmeckscopemounts.com/
here's a video of someone installing their low mount scope
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CHBuiBkQlo[/youtube]
they also have a new side mount scope that doesn't require drilling on the gun, removing the rear sights or bending the bolt:
http://www.jmeckscopemounts.com/Mosin_Nagant_Side_Mount.html
Looks promising!
http://www.jmeckscopemounts.com/
here's a video of someone installing their low mount scope
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CHBuiBkQlo[/youtube]
they also have a new side mount scope that doesn't require drilling on the gun, removing the rear sights or bending the bolt:
http://www.jmeckscopemounts.com/Mosin_Nagant_Side_Mount.html
Looks promising!