the only thing i don't like about my M-44 is the safety. yes, like most everything on this rifle, it's overbuilt. but what was Sergei thinking when he built this thing?
does anyone have a viable alternative to the cocking knob safety?
i've got a few ideas kicking around, but haven't had time to play with it yet
put 4 rounds in your rifle then press down with your fingers it will click which is putting space where the 5th round would be then close the action and it will keep the chamber blank.. then use the safety between your shoulders and ontop of your neck.
that's probably the best thing to do in a range type situation, but it isn't the best thing when you're out hunting.
the deer around here would be two counties over by the time you got a round chambered.
i did use this method on my last hog hunt, lots of spot and stalk through light woodland and marshy areas. i wouldn't have wanted to walk through that with a round chambered
I agree...There is No reason actually to use the safety on a mosin Rifle...
Work the bolt when ready to shoot something...Faster in the long run !
Rich
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I use my safety mostly when I'm storing the Mosin in the locking rifle rack to lock the bolt shut so little five year old fingers don't get any bright ideas. I have little trouble working it, but I admit I have practiced. As was noted, the Mosin was built as a shootin' iron, emphasis on the shootin'.
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I was just told about the safety. With my 91/30, it seems really dangerous. The safety snaps off with the slightest jarring of the rifle or touch of the bolt. I won't be using it. PFC_David's suggestion is MUCH safer.
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My safety is loading the gun when it is about to be fired and keeping my finger off the trigger so I don't fire it accidentally. Asside from messing around with it unloaded, I don't think I have ever used the safety on it. My shotgun is another story though.
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since i got scolded for admittedly not using safety last time i posted on this topic....I have decided on a different route.
load 5rds, slide bolt forward, but don't lock yet....while holding it at your hip, depress trigger fully, then slowly lower bolt handle....it will slowly bring pin down without getting anywhere near primer....practice on an empty casing till you get the feel of it first....but to cock it afterwards, you either pop bolt up then back down, or do like me when sound is your enemy(stalking big game) and just pull back safety to cock it. I have found this route to be easiest and safest/fastest and most soundless. You can try this if'n you like, it really works well.
-Mike.
since i got scolded for admittedly not using safety last time i posted on this topic....I have decided on a different route.
load 5rds, slide bolt forward, but don't lock yet....while holding it at your hip, depress trigger fully, then slowly lower bolt handle....it will slowly bring pin down without getting anywhere near primer....practice on an empty casing till you get the feel of it first....but to cock it afterwards, you either pop bolt up then back down, or do like me when sound is your enemy(stalking big game) and just pull back safety to cock it. I have found this route to be easiest and safest/fastest and most soundless. You can try this if'n you like, it really works well.
-Mike.
Mike are you loading a round into the chamber and then lowering the bolt slowly? This is extremely dangerous! The M-N has full firingpin protrusion when the bolt is closed. This can cause a discharge if the rifle is dropped or jarred. I have included two pictures to illustrate that the pin protrudes when the bolt is closed and the striker lowered as you propose.
