Finally got to shoot my 91/30 today

tnjeff · 04-19-2008, 05:18 PM

What a blast! Everything worked great. I shot some Silver Bear and that worked fine. Switched to some Hungarian with the lacquered cases and after five rounds the bolt got a little sticky. Not bad, just took a good slap to open it. Didn't shoot any groups worth bragging about but with my eyes I always do better with a scope. The Hungarian seemed to group a little better but it always takes me a little while to settle down and shoot so that could've been the difference.
The trigger has a lot of creep. Seemed like I could pull it a mile before the thing went off. I got used to it though. The recoil wasn't bad, about like shooting slugs through my 20ga NEF shotgun.
All in all, I'm real happy with the rifle. I think I'll get another one, you know, just to have a spare.

Paper · 04-19-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tnjeff

All in all, I'm real happy with the rifle. I think I'll get another one, you know, just to have a spare.

Ya might as well get a short one (or two) also.. The M38 and M44 rifles are inexpensive and also great fun to shoot..

Just watch out.. Next thing you know, you'll have more than a dozen.

tnjeff · 04-19-2008, 09:59 PM

I think I'm going for an M44. With any luck my C&R will arrive the same day as my tax refund!

Paper · 04-19-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tnjeff

I think I'm going for an M44. With any luck my C&R will arrive the same day as my tax refund!

You can't go wrong with any of them, and getting them at C and R prices is always a plus!!

Just be ready for a bit more of a fireball with the carbines..

marion57 · 04-20-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tnjeff

What a blast! Everything worked great. I shot some Silver Bear and that worked fine. Switched to some Hungarian with the lacquered cases and after five rounds the bolt got a little sticky. Not bad, just took a good slap to open it. Didn't shoot any groups worth bragging about but with my eyes I always do better with a scope. The Hungarian seemed to group a little better but it always takes me a little while to settle down and shoot so that could've been the difference.
The trigger has a lot of creep. Seemed like I could pull it a mile before the thing went off. I got used to it though. The recoil wasn't bad, about like shooting slugs through my 20ga NEF shotgun.
All in all, I'm real happy with the rifle. I think I'll get another one, you know, just to have a spare.

ohhh careful the mosinitis bug is chomping on your wallet hehe

thebluesbox · 04-20-2008, 04:25 AM

I got the m44 first laminated stock, then I had to have a m38 with out the bayo.. one peice stock and I rather that stock its light and feels great.

tnjeff · 04-20-2008, 07:42 PM

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I got the m44 first laminated stock, then I had to have a m38 with out the bayo.. one peice stock and I rather that stock its light and feels great.

Are good M38's easy to find? I think I've only seen one place (forget which one) in shotgun news that offers them. I'd kind of like to have a non-bayo carbine.

Paper · 04-20-2008, 09:45 PM

SOG has M38's for $89.95 each, or $84.95 if you buy 2 or more.

SwedeSteve · 04-21-2008, 03:16 AM

M3's are still to be had! Beware the bargain basement prices! Do your homework! You'll be glad you did!

Geo M44 · 04-21-2008, 08:25 AM

Steve... ya need to hit the hay. M3's were gone a long time ago.

SwedeSteve · 04-21-2008, 11:49 AM

andrew cochran · 04-21-2008, 11:51 AM

I am getting mosinites really bad!

Shuak · 04-21-2008, 11:52 AM

I think if your following this forum then theres a good chance you have Mosinitis! How many people here bleed cosmoline? I know I do!

marion57 · 04-21-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

M3's are still to be had! Beware the bargain basement prices! Do your homework! You'll be glad you did!

??? M 3??

04-19-2008, 05:18 PM	#1
tnjeff Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0)	Finally got to shoot my 91/30 today What a blast! Everything worked great. I shot some Silver Bear and that worked fine. Switched to some Hungarian with the lacquered cases and after five rounds the bolt got a little sticky. Not bad, just took a good slap to open it. Didn't shoot any groups worth bragging about but with my eyes I always do better with a scope. The Hungarian seemed to group a little better but it always takes me a little while to settle down and shoot so that could've been the difference. The trigger has a lot of creep. Seemed like I could pull it a mile before the thing went off. I got used to it though. The recoil wasn't bad, about like shooting slugs through my 20ga NEF shotgun. All in all, I'm real happy with the rifle. I think I'll get another one, you know, just to have a spare.

04-20-2008, 09:45 PM	#8
Paper One Buwwit Weft Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 861 Trader Rating: (0)	SOG has M38's for $89.95 each, or $84.95 if you buy 2 or more. __________________

04-21-2008, 03:16 AM	#9
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,168 Trader Rating: (0)	M3's are still to be had! Beware the bargain basement prices! Do your homework! You'll be glad you did! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-21-2008, 08:25 AM	#10
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,027 Trader Rating: (0)	Steve... ya need to hit the hay. M3's were gone a long time ago. __________________ Remember when seconds count... the police are only minutes away.

04-21-2008, 11:49 AM	#11
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,168 Trader Rating: (0)	LOL! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-19-2008, 09:59 PM	#3
tnjeff Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0)	I think I'm going for an M44. With any luck my C&R will arrive the same day as my tax refund!

04-20-2008, 04:25 AM	#6
thebluesbox Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (0)	I got the m44 first laminated stock, then I had to have a m38 with out the bayo.. one peice stock and I rather that stock its light and feels great.

04-21-2008, 11:51 AM	#12
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 1,911 Trader Rating: (1)	I am getting mosinites really bad! __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

04-21-2008, 11:52 AM	#13
Shuak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ctrl,alt,del Posts: 183 Trader Rating: (0)	I think if your following this forum then theres a good chance you have Mosinitis! How many people here bleed cosmoline? I know I do!