Retired the Nagant today

Shaun · 01-10-2004, 03:24 PM

Well just wanted to let a few of you know I retired the Nagant today to target shooting only until the others get a kill. Got a large doe with the old rifle from 70 yards. you know those 180grain Partitions at 2750fps sure have an effect on a deer. Went down to where I shot her and there was blood sprayed 4 to 5 feet further past her the exit was 3" in dia. The round hit her with so much energy she was laying over on two sapplings that bent over.

Of course tomorrow is technically the end of our season but I am officially calling it done today.

The picture was taken long before the stock was completed

PAPA G · 01-10-2004, 03:28 PM

is that the one with the engraving???

Shaun · 01-10-2004, 03:32 PM

nope no engraving on it -- when I finsihed the stock the color really came out though -- lots of natural red streaks in the wood

MAX7.62 · 01-10-2004, 08:06 PM

A warrioir should be retired with grace and dignity. You know that 'ol stick's got some history behind it Shaun! Do 'er justice!

Shaun · 01-10-2004, 08:12 PM

it won't be retired long just have to get a total of 11 more deer before it goes back into active duty status again

BattleRifleG3 · 01-10-2004, 08:51 PM

Where'd ya get the stock? Looks a little like the ones I was considering.

Shaun · 01-10-2004, 08:55 PM

BRG3 It has been years I can't remember exactly where the ex wife bought it -- but I can tell you that I would love to get another one for other rifles. the reds in the stock make it look really great I'll take some new pictures of it this week.

Doglips · 01-10-2004, 08:57 PM

Were you useing reloads or surplus ammo for the deer hunting????

Rifle looks great!!!!!!

Shaun · 01-10-2004, 09:00 PM

I use a custom round I make -- 180gr Nosler Partition with Lapua Brass

It's illegal to use FMJ for hunting here - and I have been giving away my surplus --don't want to hurt the new westinghouse barrel I put on the rifle several years ago -- hard to believe the rifle started its life as a 91/59 carbine

NRAJOE · 01-11-2004, 06:34 AM

At least ya still got the rifle and the ex is "history" too...

Rufus Rhastus J · 01-11-2004, 08:44 AM

Mine is a 91 but the long barrel does'nt bother me. Only $40.00! Shoots great and is nice and tight for such an old rifle (it has 1944 stamped on it). don't do any hunting anymore but, it soundes like a good idea!:nod:

Shaun · 01-11-2004, 10:01 AM

actually Joe me and the ex are best friends -- we go shooting together about twice a month

NRAJOE · 01-11-2004, 11:17 AM

Shooting what?

Shaun · 01-11-2004, 11:22 AM

40 cal Kahr K40

NRAJOE · 01-11-2004, 11:25 AM

Okay...if you say so...

Shaun · 01-11-2004, 03:56 PM

joe that wasn't even there during the marriage LOL

01-10-2004, 03:32 PM	#3
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	nope no engraving on it -- when I finsihed the stock the color really came out though -- lots of natural red streaks in the wood __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-10-2004, 08:06 PM	#4
MAX7.62 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Classified Posts: 934	A warrioir should be retired with grace and dignity. You know that 'ol stick's got some history behind it Shaun! Do 'er justice! __________________ The Second Amendment, it ain't about DUCK HUNTING! I feel more like I do now that I did when I first got here!

01-10-2004, 08:12 PM	#5
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	it won't be retired long just have to get a total of 11 more deer before it goes back into active duty status again __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-10-2004, 08:51 PM	#6
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Where'd ya get the stock? Looks a little like the ones I was considering. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-10-2004, 08:55 PM	#7
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	BRG3 It has been years I can't remember exactly where the ex wife bought it -- but I can tell you that I would love to get another one for other rifles. the reds in the stock make it look really great I'll take some new pictures of it this week. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-10-2004, 03:28 PM	#2
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	is that the one with the engraving???

01-10-2004, 08:57 PM	#8
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,089	Were you useing reloads or surplus ammo for the deer hunting???? Rifle looks great!!!!!!

01-10-2004, 09:00 PM	#9
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	I use a custom round I make -- 180gr Nosler Partition with Lapua Brass It's illegal to use FMJ for hunting here - and I have been giving away my surplus --don't want to hurt the new westinghouse barrel I put on the rifle several years ago -- hard to believe the rifle started its life as a 91/59 carbine __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/ Last edited by Shaun; 01-10-2004 at 09:03 PM.

01-11-2004, 06:34 AM	#10
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,043 Images: 3	At least ya still got the rifle and the ex is "history" too... __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

01-11-2004, 08:44 AM	#11
Rufus Rhastus J Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West, Central Florida, Third World America Posts: 6,339 Images: 1	Really nice! Mine is a 91 but the long barrel does'nt bother me. Only $40.00! Shoots great and is nice and tight for such an old rifle (it has 1944 stamped on it). don't do any hunting anymore but, it soundes like a good idea!:nod: __________________ "They cannot be trusted.....The Romulans (our politicos) are without honor." Worf

01-11-2004, 10:01 AM	#12
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	actually Joe me and the ex are best friends -- we go shooting together about twice a month __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-11-2004, 11:17 AM	#13
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,043 Images: 3	Shooting what? __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

01-11-2004, 11:22 AM	#14
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	40 cal Kahr K40 __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-11-2004, 11:25 AM	#15
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,043 Images: 3	Okay...if you say so... __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

01-11-2004, 03:56 PM	#16
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	joe that wasn't even there during the marriage LOL __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/