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Title: Mosin Nagant Sport
Post by: CJS3 on July 27, 2008, 05:02:03 PM

Reid Coffield has done a series in "Shotgun News" where he sporterizes a 91-30 Mosin Nagant. I have several MNs in the safe with mismatched numbers so I decided to try a conversion myself. I'm not a gunsmith and I don't have the knowledge, skill, or even the tools that Mr. Coffield has, but there are some things that I could do. Cut down the barrel, install an adjustable trigger, install after market scope mount and bolt handle,and refinish and restock. It took about three weeks, working on it after work and on weekends, but I think the results came out okay. Tell me what you think.

Title: Re: Mosin Nagant Sport
Post by: Hazcat on July 27, 2008, 05:21:15 PM

Sweet!  I like the finish on the stock.  I don't like the look of those shiney plastic looking poly finishes.

Title: Re: Mosin Nagant Sport
Post by: ericire12 on July 27, 2008, 06:01:11 PM

Looks good.... install a new safety too. Those original ones are terrible.

Title: Re: Mosin Nagant Sport
Post by: tombogan03884 on July 27, 2008, 06:52:50 PM

Looks real nice. Does it still kick like a mule ?  ;D

Title: Re: Mosin Nagant Sport
Post by: CJS3 on July 27, 2008, 07:05:22 PM

 ;D Bigtime! Anew butt pad is next. ;D

Title: Re: Mosin Nagant Sport
Post by: Jim Urban on July 27, 2008, 11:48:52 PM

Fine job CJS3.
If I may,I'd like to suggest a Limbsaver Recoil Pad (http://www.limbsaver.com/store/home.php?cat=2).
I can also recommend their Highly effective Barrel De-Resonators. (http://www.limbsaver.com/store/product.php?productid=56&cat=2&page=1)

I hope you get out and enjoy her when she's finished.


Jim

Title: Re: Mosin Nagant Sport
Post by: jaybet on July 28, 2008, 08:00:55 AM

Nice satin finish!

Title: Re: Mosin Nagant Sport
Post by: Bill Stryker on July 28, 2008, 09:51:22 AM

Good Job! It will be a good deer rifle.

Title: Re: Mosin Nagant Sport
Post by: ericire12 on July 28, 2008, 10:18:26 AM

Quote from: Jim Urban on July 27, 2008, 11:48:52 PM

Fine job CJS3.
If I may,I'd like to suggest a Limbsaver Recoil Pad (http://www.limbsaver.com/store/home.php?cat=2).
I can also recommend their Highly effective Barrel De-Resonators. (http://www.limbsaver.com/store/product.php?productid=56&cat=2&page=1)

I hope you get out and enjoy her when she's finished.


Jim

Jim-

Could you please elaborate on your experience with the de-resonators....... I was looking to buy one, but wasn't really sure about the effectiveness and what type of performance increase you can get out of them. Thanks.

Title: Re: Mosin Nagant Sport
Post by: twyacht on July 29, 2008, 09:30:44 PM

Man, that looks just like my sporterized Argentine Mauser in 7.65mm, and yes it kicks a**, and yes it kicks like a mule.

(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/mauser98001.jpg)