WORTHY SCOPES!!!

lightskinnedbro · 03-18-2008, 11:53 PM

Can anyone tell me what scopes are worthy to put on my mosin m44....

ArkansasHunter · 03-18-2008, 11:55 PM

Zeiss

SwedeSteve · 03-18-2008, 11:57 PM

Hahha ha ha AH! How much do you want to spend?

GlockMeister · 03-19-2008, 12:02 AM

Ziess, sure, got about a grand to spare? lmao

Go with Bushnell or Nikon. Want to spend more cash, go for a Luepold. If you're not caring to much try BSA or Barska, not all that great, but they've gotten better and work. Then there's NC Star. They're kind of the sleeper scope. Some like 'em, others hate 'em, but I know from people that's used them, they work. And they have a wide variety also. Then there's Hawke and Millet brands.

As swedesteve asks, how much, and I'll add, how little you want to spend. Then you'll need the or a scope mount if none on it yet.

ArkansasHunter · 03-19-2008, 12:11 AM

Well I figgered the way all yall carried on about them Mossin Nuggets ...Never mind I'm LMAO...Don't wanna wake up my woman !!!!

Geo M44 · 03-19-2008, 12:18 AM

The NC Star wiht rear sight mount is a true sleeper. Certainly not a great scope, but from 2-6 power it's darned good, and the LER allows you load and cycle without further mods. Most of the people who don't like NC Stars didn't install the rear sight mount correctly. Mine is rock solid and works great at 100 yards. Without it I couldn't see squat at that distance.

marion57 · 03-19-2008, 06:16 AM

them there Sqats are very difficult to see even at 40 yrds

texnmidwest · 03-19-2008, 06:53 AM

I know what you mean Marion. I am afraid of those things. They hide in the grass and attack my shoe!

toolman · 03-19-2008, 07:58 AM

If you're using a scout mount, take a good look at a Weaver 4x28. Natchez Shooters Supply has good prices on them.

LarryO1970 · 03-19-2008, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightskinnedbro

Can anyone tell me what scopes are worthy to put on my mosin m44....

While a Zeiss or Leopold are the Cadillacs... try a Millett ... inexpensive with good reviews and for at least 1/2 to 1/4 the cost of the aforementioned scopes.

Geo M44 · 03-19-2008, 08:48 AM

Yeah my problem with seeing squat(s) started in about 1991. Friggin' eye nibblers is what they are. It's when you try to immitate them by squatting is another matter.

To get back on topic...

You have a few choices. Some involve slight gunsmithing drilling and tapping for the scope mount and modifying to a bent bolt (typical MN's have straight bolts and were not designed for mounting a scope).

Others mount to the rear sight mount using a Long Eye Relief (LER) scope. This allows you to use the stock bolt and stripper clips. Just punch out the rear sight pin, remove the sight and spring, install the new weaver type scope mount, and level. Here is what it looks like on an M44:

ArkansasHunter · 03-19-2008, 09:00 AM

Geo M44 those Mossins look NEW !!!!!!!!!

Cyrano · 03-19-2008, 11:42 AM

Anyone have a video on how to mount that scope base? I think I understand it intellectually but I really need to see it a couple of time to be sure what I'm 'seeing' in my head is what is being talked about.

Yeah, I'm thinking about getting Mosin No. 2 and putting that NcStar LER scope on it. I like my 1926 too well to start modding her.

R5CYA · 03-19-2008, 03:53 PM

Cyrano, pick up a refurb m44. they scrubbed all the character off them. i won't feel bad when i mod mine.

Geo M44 · 03-19-2008, 04:00 PM

AH, That's the 1947 Izzy M44... almost new bore, cleaned up metal, and refinished stock. Removed the bayo but like the mounting tangs so I left them on. Could be returned to original in about 15 minutes. Perfect for an everyday rifle. This action will end up in my Richards walnut stock sooner or later.

GlockMeister · 03-19-2008, 04:09 PM

Yes, I agree with AH, that is a very nice looking Mosins. Wish it was in my safe. lol

Geo M44 · 03-19-2008, 04:58 PM

Thanks GM. I have it's cousin an Izzy 1948 M44 all stamped matching with the Soviet hammer a sickle wreath cartouche' stamped in the stock. Cleaned and stored... looks similar except nicer grain and the upper hand grip matches the stock. I take it to the range and fire it once in a while to keep the cobwebs out.

Mike82 · 03-21-2008, 09:38 AM

by the time i reached the bottom, i thought this was another one of those "how to attach a scope to MN topics" had to read up to realize it was a scope question again.... i got an NCStar LER 2-7x 32mm for wholesale (buddy bought a box of em).... scope rings($15), and gunsmith to remove sight base ($50 plus $60 in gas cuz i went to the most reputable guy in the state) local guy didnt know what a sight base was when i showed him it -.-

Geo M44 · 03-21-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike82

by the time i reached the bottom, i thought this was another one of those "how to attach a scope to MN topics" had to read up to realize it was a scope question again.... i got an NCStar LER 2-7x 32mm for wholesale (buddy bought a box of em).... scope rings($15), and gunsmith to remove sight base ($50 plus $60 in gas cuz i went to the most reputable guy in the state) local guy didnt know what a sight base was when i showed him it -.-

Using the $8 aluminum quasi-Weaver mount could have saved you the cost of a gusmith and you could have bought another rifle

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But I guess I'm stating the obvious, and having a direct mount does lower the scope profile, and gives you a level mounting base from the get-go.

Any pictures? As we are voyeurs when it comes to Mosins.

Mike82 · 03-24-2008, 12:39 PM

yep, will have pics uploaded soon as my sister returns my digi-cam....it started as borrowing it for trip to cancun, that was 2yrs ago.

but...

i do have a pic from one of Billy's earlier posts that shows what mine will look like....and it actually is what gave me idea to do this to mine.

post #5 shows pic, and post #9 shows the shooter's view: http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/mos...ope-mount.html (m91/30 scope mount)

03-18-2008, 11:53 PM	#1
lightskinnedbro Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: california Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0)	WORTHY SCOPES!!! Can anyone tell me what scopes are worthy to put on my mosin m44....

03-18-2008, 11:57 PM	#3
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 8,875 Trader Rating: (0)	Hahha ha ha AH! How much do you want to spend? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-19-2008, 12:02 AM	#4
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,882 Trader Rating: (0)	Ziess, sure, got about a grand to spare? lmao Go with Bushnell or Nikon. Want to spend more cash, go for a Luepold. If you're not caring to much try BSA or Barska, not all that great, but they've gotten better and work. Then there's NC Star. They're kind of the sleeper scope. Some like 'em, others hate 'em, but I know from people that's used them, they work. And they have a wide variety also. Then there's Hawke and Millet brands. As swedesteve asks, how much, and I'll add, how little you want to spend. Then you'll need the or a scope mount if none on it yet. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-19-2008, 06:16 AM	#7
marion57 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,668 Trader Rating: (0)	them there Sqats are very difficult to see even at 40 yrds __________________ You can have my gun when you pry it from my cold dead fingers!(Charlton Heston)

03-19-2008, 06:53 AM	#8
texnmidwest Senior Bear Fluffer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 2,964 Trader Rating: (0)	I know what you mean Marion. I am afraid of those things. They hide in the grass and attack my shoe! __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

03-18-2008, 11:55 PM	#2
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,466 Trader Rating: (0)	Zeiss

03-19-2008, 12:11 AM	#5
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,466 Trader Rating: (0)	Well I figgered the way all yall carried on about them Mossin Nuggets ...Never mind I'm LMAO...Don't wanna wake up my woman !!!!

03-19-2008, 12:18 AM	#6
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 1,980 Trader Rating: (0)	The NC Star wiht rear sight mount is a true sleeper. Certainly not a great scope, but from 2-6 power it's darned good, and the LER allows you load and cycle without further mods. Most of the people who don't like NC Stars didn't install the rear sight mount correctly. Mine is rock solid and works great at 100 yards. Without it I couldn't see squat at that distance.

03-19-2008, 07:58 AM	#9
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,310 Trader Rating: (0)	If you're using a scout mount, take a good look at a Weaver 4x28. Natchez Shooters Supply has good prices on them. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

03-19-2008, 09:00 AM	#12
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,466 Trader Rating: (0)	Geo M44 those Mossins look NEW !!!!!!!!!

03-19-2008, 11:42 AM	#13
Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,896 Trader Rating: (0)	Anyone have a video on how to mount that scope base? I think I understand it intellectually but I really need to see it a couple of time to be sure what I'm 'seeing' in my head is what is being talked about. Yeah, I'm thinking about getting Mosin No. 2 and putting that NcStar LER scope on it. I like my 1926 too well to start modding her.

03-19-2008, 03:53 PM	#14
R5CYA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Bruno, Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 402 Trader Rating: (0)	Cyrano, pick up a refurb m44. they scrubbed all the character off them. i won't feel bad when i mod mine.

03-19-2008, 04:00 PM	#15
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 1,980 Trader Rating: (0)	AH, That's the 1947 Izzy M44... almost new bore, cleaned up metal, and refinished stock. Removed the bayo but like the mounting tangs so I left them on. Could be returned to original in about 15 minutes. Perfect for an everyday rifle. This action will end up in my Richards walnut stock sooner or later.

03-19-2008, 04:09 PM	#16
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,882 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes, I agree with AH, that is a very nice looking Mosins. Wish it was in my safe. lol __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-19-2008, 04:58 PM	#17
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 1,980 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks GM. I have it's cousin an Izzy 1948 M44 all stamped matching with the Soviet hammer a sickle wreath cartouche' stamped in the stock. Cleaned and stored... looks similar except nicer grain and the upper hand grip matches the stock. I take it to the range and fire it once in a while to keep the cobwebs out.

03-21-2008, 09:38 AM	#18
Mike82 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi USA Posts: 535 Trader Rating: (0)	by the time i reached the bottom, i thought this was another one of those "how to attach a scope to MN topics" had to read up to realize it was a scope question again.... i got an NCStar LER 2-7x 32mm for wholesale (buddy bought a box of em).... scope rings($15), and gunsmith to remove sight base ($50 plus $60 in gas cuz i went to the most reputable guy in the state) local guy didnt know what a sight base was when i showed him it -.- __________________ No Trespassing! Violators Will Be Shot! Survivors Will Be Shot Again!

03-24-2008, 12:39 PM	#20
Mike82 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi USA Posts: 535 Trader Rating: (0)	yep, will have pics uploaded soon as my sister returns my digi-cam....it started as borrowing it for trip to cancun, that was 2yrs ago. but... i do have a pic from one of Billy's earlier posts that shows what mine will look like....and it actually is what gave me idea to do this to mine. post #5 shows pic, and post #9 shows the shooter's view: http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/mos...ope-mount.html (m91/30 scope mount) __________________ No Trespassing! Violators Will Be Shot! Survivors Will Be Shot Again! Last edited by Mike82; 03-24-2008 at 02:00 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost