Not sure yet, I just put Natalia (my scoped M44) in the ATI camo stock. Sure looks good. I didn't take her to the range today, but once the rings are gone we'll see how she does.
Not sure yet, I just put Natalia (my scoped M44) in the ATI camo stock. Sure looks good. I didn't take her to the range today, but once the rings are gone we'll see how she does.
That's nice Geo. Do you prefer the scout scope over the other type that futher back.Iwant to scope 91/30 was the reson for asking.
That's nice Geo. Do you prefer the scout scope over the other type that futher back.Iwant to scope 91/30 was the reson for asking.
Actually I like the LER scope a lot. It allows full access to the magazine and does not require the bent bolt modification.
The mount would be better (and more expensive) if it were steel or a harder aluminum alloy, as the screws do strip pretty easy, and tailored to the different rear mounts... one for carbines and one for long rifles,
That said, for the price, and if you read the instuctions, it mounts, and works well.
Yup! LER scopes are very cool. I'm really looking forward to taking Camo Natalia to the range in a couple of weeks. Blonde Natalia was very accurate at 100 yards.
As for quality... they are pretty darned good for $65.
Those sure look attractive, but more like something I'd do to a Ruger 10/22 than a Mosin. I like Mosins as is too much to want to do something like that. Plus I have my Remington 700 in .308 for special stuff.
Those sure look attractive, but more like something I'd do to a Ruger 10/22 than a Mosin. I like Mosins as is too much to want to do something like that. Plus I have my Remington 700 in .308 for special stuff.
Ya know... I love the looks of my M38, M39, 91/30, M44 Izzy, and (en-route) M44 Tula, Mosins as well, but the M44 is a great rifle to sporterize. Especially the post war rifles. I have Natasha (1948 M44) with her Hammer and Sickle cortouche on the stock, and all matching stamped numbers, to keep as an original.
Camo Natalia's (1947 M44) original stock had no markings, the barrel bands were pitted, and the bolt number is electro-penciled. But she has a bore and metal to die for. Now she is reborn, and hopefully better than ever.
I will be looking for another post war M44 for the Richards walnut stock...
Oh, well if I get a suitable Mosin that would benefit from an ATI stock then I can guarantee that I'd try it. But seeing as I'm interested really in getting an Izzy M44 and a 91/30 in as good condition as possible, it's far down the road haha. Let me know how you like the way that rifle shoots please! :-)
Both of those rifles are still relatively cheap. J&G just raise the price by $10 on M44's ($79.95) but SOG and AIM are still at $69.95. For the M44's ask for a post war (1946-1948) model. Chances of getting a very good bore are high.
If you want the ultimate tack driving MN and a collectable look at the Finnish M39's (and they are purdee too). They run about $260-$350 right now, but accurate as hell out to several hundred yards.
The Izzies are still a super bargain, but I have a feeling that a year from now they will all be in the $100 area. My Yugo SKS was $149 a year ago, now it's $229.
I'm not sure if you have an 03-FFL, but definately a worthwhile investment, if you plan on collecting pre Korean war (non-assualt) rifles.
No I do not have an 03, but I would like to invest in one. I know that I'm going to be driving right by J&G in May on my way to California so I may just "have" to stop in and drop some green :-).
I was reading in surplus rifle that all the M39s have been sold by Finland so there are no stocks left in that country. It said the same is true about the Swiss K31 and Swede 96.
So, if someone is thinking about picking up an m39 now is a good time to do it. Once they are gone that is it!
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I was reading in surplus rifle that all the M39s have been sold by Finland so there are no stocks left in that country. It said the same is true about the Swiss K31 and Swede 96.
So, if someone is thinking about picking up an m39 now is a good time to do it. Once they are gone that is it!
Exactly+1 thats why the guy in wyoming builds his own
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Not sure yet, I just put Natalia (my scoped M44) in the ATI camo stock. Sure looks good. I didn't take her to the range today, but once the rings are gone we'll see how she does.
That is a great looking stock. I thought about it but couldn't justify the extra $30 for the camo stock. I took my black one and sanded off some of the molding marks. There were also a couple marks on the stock from the forming process I didn't care for. I sprayed those areas with green camo paint and it actually turned out nice, but then that's just what I think....
The best thing about the ATI in my opinion is that it makes bedding the stock really unnecessary. Obviously the idea behind bedding is to lock in the receiver into an unmovable epoxy bed, and eliminate any moisture shifts in the wood. Since you spray release on the action it won't stick to the epoxy, but form to it. The pillar on the bottom of the M44 receiver locks in with an audible snap on mine. Requires some force, but is very reassuring and there is absolutely zero movement afterwards, even before the screws are put back in. Once I get it snapped into the stock it requires quite a bit of effort to remove the action and barrel.
So with my ATI anyway there's not going to be any action movement. It's several times tighter than the fit you would get from the wood stock. I've heard some folks have different success with the ATI stock, although most benefit from it. Check out Midwayusa.com and read the buyer reviews to get a better idea.
