M91/30 Sites distances

LefthandShooter · 03-05-2008, 06:30 AM

I am having a hard time determining the distances on the graduations on my Mosin's adjustable rear site. I know it is in Russian increments but could someone help me out in how to convert it to english yards?
Thanks in advance!

texnmidwest · 03-05-2008, 06:55 AM

They are most likely in Arshins. (sp) Arshins are 28" or two foot incriments. However, some are in yards. Check out 7.62x54.net to learn more. I think it is if the lines goes 10, 20 etc. Then they are yards. I get the feeling that an Arshin (common length of a step at the time) is the same as a Hunter's yard.

arkady · 03-05-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LefthandShooter

I am having a hard time determining the distances on the graduations on my Mosin's adjustable rear site. I know it is in Russian increments but could someone help me out in how to convert it to english yards?
Thanks in advance!

You aren't telling us what model your Mosin-Nagant is, so I'm guessing it's an M91. The M91s used "arshins," an archaic measurement equivalent to about 28 inches.

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They are most likely in Arshins. (sp) Arshins are 28" or two foot incriments. However, some are in yards. Check out 7.62x54.net to learn more. I think it is if the lines goes 10, 20 etc. Then they are yards.

If they aren't graduated in arshins, they're graduated in meters, not yards. 1 meter = 1.0936133 yards (39.3700787 inches).

texnmidwest · 03-05-2008, 07:56 AM

There you go smartin' off with that higher math again.

marion57 · 03-05-2008, 10:38 AM

LefthandShooter
If I remember right your rifle is a refurb and is in meters

A meter is like stated above just add 3 inches to every yrd you will be pretty close

LefthandShooter · 03-05-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by marion57

LefthandShooter
If I remember right your rifle is a refurb and is in meters

I don't know about the refurb but it is a 1943 Izhevsk M91/30 with matching numbers.

I just spent some time on 7.62x54r.net .
According to there it is marked in hundreds of meters.
Thanks to all who helped!

SwedeSteve · 03-05-2008, 05:39 PM

It's in meters like marion said.

03-05-2008, 06:30 AM	#1
LefthandShooter Got Jesus? Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northeastern Ohio Posts: 4,354 Blog Entries: 2	M91/30 Sites distances I am having a hard time determining the distances on the graduations on my Mosin's adjustable rear site. I know it is in Russian increments but could someone help me out in how to convert it to english yards? Thanks in advance!

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texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,978	They are most likely in Arshins. (sp) Arshins are 28" or two foot incriments. However, some are in yards. Check out 7.62x54.net to learn more. I think it is if the lines goes 10, 20 etc. Then they are yards. I get the feeling that an Arshin (common length of a step at the time) is the same as a Hunter's yard. __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart.

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03-05-2008, 10:38 AM	#5
marion57 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,620	LefthandShooter If I remember right your rifle is a refurb and is in meters A meter is like stated above just add 3 inches to every yrd you will be pretty close