M39 range report

texnmidwest · 03-16-2008, 05:23 PM

I shot my Sako m39 today. I find that I could hardly see the dang target at 50 yards with iron sights and those small bullseye targets. But, I was impressed with the last group. I found it liked the heavy ball better than the light ball. Light ball shot MOPP. This group was with heavy ball and iron sights. The 5 shots in the rings are the group I last shot. Shot rapidly. From a solid rest.

Also got to shoot one of my M44s. Shot more of a pattern than a group. Shot that before the M39 and just plain couldn't see the target. One of my shooting buddies shot it as well and did much better. Put two shots touching and the next three high and to the left. I am going to bring larger darker red targets next time. Those small 6" bulls are a bear to see.

just_a_car · 03-16-2008, 08:35 PM

Not too shabby... for something like hunting, that's minute-of-dead. Good shootin'!

Mooseman684 · 03-16-2008, 08:39 PM

So I take it, It shot and Functioned Flawlessly....
Good.
Rich

texnmidwest · 03-16-2008, 08:50 PM

Functioned like a champ! Smooth as silk and once the eyes got accustomed to the sights shot pretty well. Like I said I was using 6" bullseye targets at 50 yards. That light orange color is only 2" across. I could barely see it. I am sure when I get a target I can see it will do better.

The Yugo sks gave me some trouble though. I slapped a round into the mag and the bolt slammed shut. "Hmm that is interesting", I thought. "Oh well, I guess I will shoot this round and then load more." CLick, nothing. I waited a while then opened the breach. No round. I looked into the magazine. I could see the follower but no round. I searched the bench and the ground. Never could find a round. Oh well. I loaded more and fired off another box or two of ammo. Then before I left I unhinged the floorplate of the SKS. There was the round. UNDER the magazine follower! Never dreamed that would happen. Maybe I need to replace the magazine follower and spring on that thing.

Geo M44 · 03-16-2008, 08:58 PM

First of all... good shootin'. Second of all... good shootin'.

I can barely use iron sights on the M44 at 50 yards. Hence the scout scope. Hoping I will have as-good results with the M39 as you did.

Apparently MM goter fixed.

My SKS has been absolutely flawless, but I don't enjoy it near as much as jacking rounds through the MN carbines.

Those tiny little 7.62x39's just don't make thunder and fire like 7.62x54R .

But you can peel through ammo really fast.

Mooseman684 · 03-16-2008, 09:20 PM

I have to admit that long distance gun repair worries me a bit ( I'm a Stickler) when I dont have the complete Rifle in Hand...At least I had 2 of the same model to test with...Now I can Sleep Good Tonite !!! LOL
Thanks Tex for Having confidence in Me...That goes a long way in My Book !
Rich

texnmidwest · 03-16-2008, 09:22 PM

I tend to agree Geo. Although the SKS is still a blast. It is the "thunder lust" that I have is why I am not much of a 22lr fan. With something that anemic I would need an interactive target to shoot at to have fun. The range I shoot at will not let us shoot at anything but paper targets. Need to find a gravel pit of something to play in.

Word of warning Geo. Don't get WD40 on the M39 stock. It takes the stain out of the wood.

marion57 · 03-16-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo M44

First of all... good shootin'. Second of all... good shootin'.

I can barely use iron sights on the M44 at 50 yards. Hence the scout scope. Hoping I will have as-good results with the M39 as you did.

Apparently MM goter fixed.

My SKS has been absolutely flawless, but I don't enjoy it near as much as jacking rounds through the MN carbines.

Those tiny little 7.62x39's just don't make thunder and fire like 7.62x54R .

But you can peel through ammo really fast.

I guess that is why I like this forum so much people helping people !!
I like both SKS and mosin's each have there own appeal

SwedeSteve · 03-17-2008, 01:57 AM

Dang, this thread is right up my alley! Mosin, with a SKS thrown in on the side. Good shootin dude! And Moose is still the man! Looking forward to picking your brain, and just hanging out Moose! Bring that new purchase with you...

texnmidwest · 03-17-2008, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooseman684

I have to admit that long distance gun repair worries me a bit ( I'm a Stickler) when I dont have the complete Rifle in Hand...At least I had 2 of the same model to test with...Now I can Sleep Good Tonite !!! LOL
Thanks Tex for Having confidence in Me...That goes a long way in My Book !
Rich

The thank you goes to you for the offer to help! I knew I had someone on the other end that knew Mosins. THAT went a long way in my book as well. Some of the gunsmiths down here scare me.

Thank You and seeing as though you are still asleep at this hour I do hope you slept well. Thanks again!!

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

Dang, this thread is right up my alley! Mosin, with a SKS thrown in on the side. Good shootin dude! And Moose is still the man! Looking forward to picking your brain, and just hanging out Moose! Bring that new purchase with you...

Dang, wish you guys were closer.

billy · 03-17-2008, 07:17 AM

i love all my milsurps but i cant see that darn target even with my new glasses well enough to even know if i hit it or not!
i think i am gonna just put em away.

marion57 · 03-17-2008, 07:18 AM

Moose you know if you take a purchase with you thate Swede is gonnna want to shoot it!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

i love all my milsurps but i cant see that darn target even with my new glasses well enough to even know if i hit it or not!
i think i am gonna just put em away.

just send em to me billy and relieve that eye strain

And no need to thank me billy that is what friends are for LOL

texnmidwest · 03-17-2008, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

i love all my milsurps but i cant see that darn target even with my new glasses well enough to even know if i hit it or not!
i think i am gonna just put em away.

Before you give up that fast, Billy. Why not get yourself a case of red clay targets and put them up at 25 to 50 yards. The larger ones should be easier to see and when you hit one with a Mosin there will be no doubt whether you hit it or not!

Mooseman684 · 03-17-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

Dang, this thread is right up my alley! Mosin, with a SKS thrown in on the side. Good shootin dude! And Moose is still the man! Looking forward to picking your brain, and just hanging out Moose! Bring that new purchase with you...

Which new Purchase ?? The M39 Sako #1,The M39 Sako #2 or the Polish Trainer I am going to check out in Anchorage Tuesday ???
Rich

marion57 · 03-17-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooseman684

Which new Purchase ?? The M39 Sako #1,The M39 Sako #2 or the Polish Trainer I am going to check out in Anchorage Tuesday ???
Rich

He would shoot them all LOL!

So would I he he

SwedeSteve · 03-17-2008, 01:17 PM

I was referring to the trainer. Maybe you'll own it by the time we get together?

Mooseman684 · 03-17-2008, 01:26 PM

Oh, Ok...yeah, I may run down there after I hit Alaska Mining and Diving supply...Go check out that Trainer, maybe we can get together around lunch time...Then I have to go downtown to the DNR building for Dredge permits and some good Maps...(Yikes, I hate downtown Anchorage and the parking!)
Rich

SwedeSteve · 03-17-2008, 02:15 PM

DNR/Mining: Go down 5th, left on C St, Right on 7th. Good luck on the parking, LOL!

Mooseman684 · 03-17-2008, 02:51 PM

That is the Atwood Building....
Rich

03-16-2008, 08:39 PM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,668 Images: 2	So I take it, It shot and Functioned Flawlessly.... Good. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-16-2008, 08:50 PM	#4
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,439	Functioned like a champ! Smooth as silk and once the eyes got accustomed to the sights shot pretty well. Like I said I was using 6" bullseye targets at 50 yards. That light orange color is only 2" across. I could barely see it. I am sure when I get a target I can see it will do better. The Yugo sks gave me some trouble though. I slapped a round into the mag and the bolt slammed shut. "Hmm that is interesting", I thought. "Oh well, I guess I will shoot this round and then load more." CLick, nothing. I waited a while then opened the breach. No round. I looked into the magazine. I could see the follower but no round. I searched the bench and the ground. Never could find a round. Oh well. I loaded more and fired off another box or two of ammo. Then before I left I unhinged the floorplate of the SKS. There was the round. UNDER the magazine follower! Never dreamed that would happen. Maybe I need to replace the magazine follower and spring on that thing. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

03-16-2008, 08:58 PM	#5
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,197	First of all... good shootin'. Second of all... good shootin'. I can barely use iron sights on the M44 at 50 yards. Hence the scout scope. Hoping I will have as-good results with the M39 as you did. Apparently MM goter fixed. My SKS has been absolutely flawless, but I don't enjoy it near as much as jacking rounds through the MN carbines. Those tiny little 7.62x39's just don't make thunder and fire like 7.62x54R . But you can peel through ammo really fast. Last edited by Geo M44; 03-16-2008 at 09:06 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-16-2008, 09:20 PM	#6
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,668 Images: 2	I have to admit that long distance gun repair worries me a bit ( I'm a Stickler) when I dont have the complete Rifle in Hand...At least I had 2 of the same model to test with...Now I can Sleep Good Tonite !!! LOL Thanks Tex for Having confidence in Me...That goes a long way in My Book ! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-16-2008, 09:22 PM	#7
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,439	I tend to agree Geo. Although the SKS is still a blast. It is the "thunder lust" that I have is why I am not much of a 22lr fan. With something that anemic I would need an interactive target to shoot at to have fun. The range I shoot at will not let us shoot at anything but paper targets. Need to find a gravel pit of something to play in. Word of warning Geo. Don't get WD40 on the M39 stock. It takes the stain out of the wood. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

03-16-2008, 05:23 PM	#1
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,439	M39 range report I shot my Sako m39 today. I find that I could hardly see the dang target at 50 yards with iron sights and those small bullseye targets. But, I was impressed with the last group. I found it liked the heavy ball better than the light ball. Light ball shot MOPP. This group was with heavy ball and iron sights. The 5 shots in the rings are the group I last shot. Shot rapidly. From a solid rest. Also got to shoot one of my M44s. Shot more of a pattern than a group. Shot that before the M39 and just plain couldn't see the target. One of my shooting buddies shot it as well and did much better. Put two shots touching and the next three high and to the left. I am going to bring larger darker red targets next time. Those small 6" bulls are a bear to see. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

03-16-2008, 08:35 PM	#2
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,521	Not too shabby... for something like hunting, that's minute-of-dead. Good shootin'! __________________

03-17-2008, 01:57 AM	#9
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,346 Images: 1	Dang, this thread is right up my alley! Mosin, with a SKS thrown in on the side. Good shootin dude! And Moose is still the man! Looking forward to picking your brain, and just hanging out Moose! Bring that new purchase with you... __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-17-2008, 07:17 AM	#11
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,106 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	i love all my milsurps but i cant see that darn target even with my new glasses well enough to even know if i hit it or not! i think i am gonna just put em away. __________________

03-17-2008, 01:17 PM	#16
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,346 Images: 1	I was referring to the trainer. Maybe you'll own it by the time we get together? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-17-2008, 01:26 PM	#17
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,668 Images: 2	Oh, Ok...yeah, I may run down there after I hit Alaska Mining and Diving supply...Go check out that Trainer, maybe we can get together around lunch time...Then I have to go downtown to the DNR building for Dredge permits and some good Maps...(Yikes, I hate downtown Anchorage and the parking!) Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-17-2008, 02:15 PM	#18
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,346 Images: 1	DNR/Mining: Go down 5th, left on C St, Right on 7th. Good luck on the parking, LOL! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-17-2008, 02:51 PM	#19
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,668 Images: 2	That is the Atwood Building.... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!