Scouts?

Ferroflame · 04-20-2008, 01:11 AM

Exactly how good are the Mosins converted to scout-style rifles? I've been thinking about making one, and I just want to make sure that it's a good idea.

And if it is, what sort of scope mount and LER scope should I buy?

Thanks guys!

Ferro.

SwedeSteve · 04-20-2008, 03:09 AM

Go back 45 days in the posts and read, read, read!

F1609 · 04-20-2008, 08:06 AM

I'm working on converting mine to a scout style too. So far I'm guess the sturdiest mount would have to be the dovetails underneath the front sight. It is fairly simple to take off, Just take hand guard off pop the two pins out with a punch then slide the sight off. My figure was, if I'm gonna replace the front sight, just do it the most practical, and cheap, way. Ya some front sight mounts don't cost much, but hey, for the little amount of money saved you can put it towards something else.

Smokin' Nagant · 04-20-2008, 03:55 PM

isnt that dovetail under the rear sights on certain mosin models only? which ones?

Geo M44 · 04-20-2008, 04:02 PM

The 91/30 has the dovetail under the REAR sight mount. The cabines do not.
If you use this dovetail make sure that you get tall rings or you will have clearance problems at the eyepiece of the NC Star LER scopes.

For carbines the rear sight mounting rail is available on e-bay (as are the scopes. As always I add that you need to be extremely patient, and follow directions on this type of mount, as they are aluminum with steel allen-head screws, so do not overtighten.

The rest is repeated many times on other threads here at the MN board.

Done correctly it should looks something like this (the rings are now gone):

Mosin Shooter · 04-20-2008, 04:47 PM

GAHHHHH!!!!

Geo, I thought you were a true Mosin owner, and here we find you have a Bubbafied gun. Bad Geo.

Kidding, wered you get that stock, its so sexy, I want one for an M44 (Im gonna get 2 for this purpose)

Ferroflame · 04-20-2008, 05:13 PM

I have no idea what you guys are talking about, but I'm just getting all the things I need from Centerfire. =P

7.62x54R Nagant Rifle<br>with Matte Black Stock<br>Part #RUS-ACT-PKG - RUS-ACT-PKG

Just tell me what to get.

I can't think very well at the moment.

Ferro.

Geo M44 · 04-20-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosin Shooter

GAHHHHH!!!!

Geo, I thought you were a true Mosin owner, and here we find you have a Bubbafied gun. Bad Geo.

Kidding, wered you get that stock, its so sexy, I want one for an M44 (Im gonna get 2 for this purpose)

It's just an ATI camo stock. I left on the bayo tangs, and the rifle can be restored using different barrel bands (the only parts I had to cut to remove). Camo Natalia is a 1947 M44 with almost new barrel, and great metal, but was by no means a collectable (elecropenciled bolt and rusted/pitted barrel bands. Even the stock had absolutely no markings, and had a replacement hand guard so she was the perfect candidate for sporterizing.

Now she is a compact sexy little Russian wench, that looks great and is a blast to shoot.

I have a 1948 with perfect metal, great markings, and beautiful stock, and a M44 Tula that have been cleaned, but will stay completely as-is. I am looking for another project barrel and action for the richards walnut stock down the road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferroflame

I have no idea what you guys are talking about, but I'm just getting all the things I need from Centerfire. =P

7.62x54R Nagant Rifle<br>with Matte Black Stock<br>Part #RUS-ACT-PKG - RUS-ACT-PKG

Just tell me what to get.

I can't think very well at the moment.

Ferro.

Same basic ATI stock, but the camo version costs 2X.

Shuak · 04-20-2008, 07:12 PM

I see alot of people leaving the bayonet lugs on when they put a synthetic stock on but has anyone left the bayonet on just for Sh...s & Giggles?

Ferroflame · 04-20-2008, 07:15 PM

What sort of mount though?

I've seen some on Ebay but I'm not sure how good those are...

SwedeSteve · 04-21-2008, 03:22 AM

Hey Guys! Go back 75 days in the forum! Read the posts on scout scopes! You'd be AMAZED how quick you'll become a scout scope wizard!!! If'n you don't know how to get that far back, PM me and I'll set you straight!!!

jimkim · 04-21-2008, 06:43 AM

Here ferroflame Custom Mosin Nagant Rifles

Geo M44 · 04-21-2008, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferroflame

What sort of mount though?

I've seen some on Ebay but I'm not sure how good those are...

I am using the e-bay set up. Mount, rings, and 2-7 x 32 LER (Long Eye Relief) scout scope. I cut the mount to fit, instead of leaving on a bunch of rail I don't need.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shuak

I see alot of people leaving the bayonet lugs on when they put a synthetic stock on but has anyone left the bayonet on just for Sh...s & Giggles?

Yeah, but it sticks out' and since the forward part of the stock is not solid, cutting the clearence for a bayo gets tricky... and it spoils the esthetics.

Shuak · 04-21-2008, 09:34 AM

Just thought I'd ask. I see sporterized Mosin too often here that people leave the bayo lugs on. Suppose someone good with wood could make a custom wood stock for that type of application. Make it have more of a pistol grip instead of the swept shape on the Mosin stocks now.

Ferroflame · 04-22-2008, 06:31 PM

Thanks Jimkim, that website helps alot! =D

04-20-2008, 01:11 AM	#1
Ferroflame Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 379	Scouts? Exactly how good are the Mosins converted to scout-style rifles? I've been thinking about making one, and I just want to make sure that it's a good idea. And if it is, what sort of scope mount and LER scope should I buy? Thanks guys! Ferro.

04-20-2008, 03:09 AM	#2
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04-20-2008, 04:47 PM	#6
Mosin Shooter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 402	GAHHHHH!!!! Geo, I thought you were a true Mosin owner, and here we find you have a Bubbafied gun. Bad Geo. Kidding, wered you get that stock, its so sexy, I want one for an M44 (Im gonna get 2 for this purpose) __________________ Save a cow, eat a vegetarian.

04-21-2008, 03:22 AM	#11
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,266 Images: 1	Hey Guys! Go back 75 days in the forum! Read the posts on scout scopes! You'd be AMAZED how quick you'll become a scout scope wizard!!! If'n you don't know how to get that far back, PM me and I'll set you straight!!! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-21-2008, 06:43 AM	#12
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04-20-2008, 08:06 AM	#3
F1609 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 201 Images: 7	I'm working on converting mine to a scout style too. So far I'm guess the sturdiest mount would have to be the dovetails underneath the front sight. It is fairly simple to take off, Just take hand guard off pop the two pins out with a punch then slide the sight off. My figure was, if I'm gonna replace the front sight, just do it the most practical, and cheap, way. Ya some front sight mounts don't cost much, but hey, for the little amount of money saved you can put it towards something else.

04-20-2008, 03:55 PM	#4
Smokin' Nagant Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 136	isnt that dovetail under the rear sights on certain mosin models only? which ones?

04-20-2008, 05:13 PM	#7
Ferroflame Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 379	I have no idea what you guys are talking about, but I'm just getting all the things I need from Centerfire. =P 7.62x54R Nagant Rifle<br>with Matte Black Stock<br>Part #RUS-ACT-PKG - RUS-ACT-PKG Just tell me what to get. I can't think very well at the moment. Ferro.

04-20-2008, 07:12 PM	#9
Shuak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ctrl,alt,del Posts: 183	I see alot of people leaving the bayonet lugs on when they put a synthetic stock on but has anyone left the bayonet on just for Sh...s & Giggles?

04-20-2008, 07:15 PM	#10
Ferroflame Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 379	What sort of mount though? I've seen some on Ebay but I'm not sure how good those are...

04-21-2008, 09:34 AM	#14
Shuak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ctrl,alt,del Posts: 183	Just thought I'd ask. I see sporterized Mosin too often here that people leave the bayo lugs on. Suppose someone good with wood could make a custom wood stock for that type of application. Make it have more of a pistol grip instead of the swept shape on the Mosin stocks now.

04-22-2008, 06:31 PM	#15
Ferroflame Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 379	Thanks Jimkim, that website helps alot! =D