Mauser or Mosin?

Colt · 11-30-2006, 11:31 PM

The title says it all, I am planning on purchasing a new gun and like the mosin and mauser but cant decide a little help please!

i would also considder Swiss K-31 but dont know about ammo?

BattleRifleG3 · 12-01-2006, 08:44 AM

It all depends on what you want in it. A Mosin is more lightweight, even the longer barreled M91/30. The action is in my opinion smoother and faster, but that will depend on which one you happen to pick up.

Mausers are probably more inherently accurate but there again it all depends of which one you pick up. They're probably a little bit tougher, but that's subjective to what you put it through.

What you plan to shoot and what kind of ammo you want to use is an important factor. If you plan to shoot noncorrossive only, you can find it much cheaper for the Mosin. If you plan to shoot military surplus, shop around and you'll probably find your best deals in quantities that cost a majority of the price of the rifle.

I have both and of course want more of each!

lefty o · 12-02-2006, 12:38 AM

the best current surplus guns on the market are the swedish mausers. find one with a good bore (not that hard to find), and the chances are very good that you'll have an excellent shooter.

Full MeTal Jack · 12-02-2006, 11:07 AM

colt, buy all three!

DWARREN123 · 12-02-2006, 07:12 PM

M48A Mauser. Please stay away from Mitchell's Mauser's, they are way to high in price.

mm_christ · 12-02-2006, 08:41 PM

I'm with full metal jack on that!

Colt · 12-02-2006, 09:16 PM

i would like to but short on money but which 1 first i would like to spend under $100!

Full MeTal Jack · 12-02-2006, 09:21 PM

Turk mausers under 100
Mosins 91-30 and 44s under 100
K-31, 130
I report. You decide.

Let us know. Always interested in stories of rifle purchases. And of course, how they group.

Good Luck Colt

Or Colt, if you find a neigbor with sporterized British Enfield No4 mrk1 for $75 that does 12" groups at 300 yards with military ammo, go for that one.
My last acquisition was the K-31. Still working on stock.
The Brit just described, I picked up this summer.

FutureMarine · 12-05-2006, 02:10 PM

i say get all three and get cheap surplus ammo and have fun

remchuck · 12-07-2006, 02:12 AM

i just picked up a 91/30 from aimsurplus for $69.00.shipping was $12.00.it was arsenal refinished.will shoot it this weekend and report how it shoots.

11-30-2006, 11:31 PM	#1
Colt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 126	Mauser or Mosin? The title says it all, I am planning on purchasing a new gun and like the mosin and mauser but cant decide a little help please! i would also considder Swiss K-31 but dont know about ammo? Last edited by Colt; 11-30-2006 at 11:33 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

12-01-2006, 08:44 AM	#2
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,609 Images: 13	It all depends on what you want in it. A Mosin is more lightweight, even the longer barreled M91/30. The action is in my opinion smoother and faster, but that will depend on which one you happen to pick up. Mausers are probably more inherently accurate but there again it all depends of which one you pick up. They're probably a little bit tougher, but that's subjective to what you put it through. What you plan to shoot and what kind of ammo you want to use is an important factor. If you plan to shoot noncorrossive only, you can find it much cheaper for the Mosin. If you plan to shoot military surplus, shop around and you'll probably find your best deals in quantities that cost a majority of the price of the rifle. I have both and of course want more of each! __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

12-02-2006, 11:07 AM	#4
Full MeTal Jack Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,574 Images: 6	colt, buy all three! __________________ [IMG]http://img287.echo.cx/img287/63/9130110x100a4vb.jpg

12-02-2006, 08:41 PM	#6
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 238	I'm with full metal jack on that! __________________ I belong to the chair force...literally!!!

12-02-2006, 09:21 PM	#8
Full MeTal Jack Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,574 Images: 6	Turk mausers under 100 Mosins 91-30 and 44s under 100 K-31, 130 I report. You decide. Let us know. Always interested in stories of rifle purchases. And of course, how they group. Good Luck Colt Or Colt, if you find a neigbor with sporterized British Enfield No4 mrk1 for $75 that does 12" groups at 300 yards with military ammo, go for that one. My last acquisition was the K-31. Still working on stock. The Brit just described, I picked up this summer. __________________ [IMG]http://img287.echo.cx/img287/63/9130110x100a4vb.jpg Last edited by Full MeTal Jack; 12-02-2006 at 09:35 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

12-02-2006, 12:38 AM	#3
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,358	the best current surplus guns on the market are the swedish mausers. find one with a good bore (not that hard to find), and the chances are very good that you'll have an excellent shooter.

12-02-2006, 07:12 PM	#5
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 893	M48A Mauser. Please stay away from Mitchell's Mauser's, they are way to high in price.

12-02-2006, 09:16 PM	#7
Colt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 126	i would like to but short on money but which 1 first i would like to spend under $100!

12-05-2006, 02:10 PM	#9
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,952	i say get all three and get cheap surplus ammo and have fun __________________ Semper Fi

12-07-2006, 02:12 AM	#10
remchuck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 256	i just picked up a 91/30 from aimsurplus for $69.00.shipping was $12.00.it was arsenal refinished.will shoot it this weekend and report how it shoots.