slippingaway 89 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 STOCK FINALLY CAME IN! Mosin Nagant 91/30, with turned down bolt handle, rail tapped and mounted, and Archangel Stock. Shoots very nice. Currently the barrel is floated, but I'm going to have to see if it shoots better with the barrel fixed. Promag sent a block to fix the barrel just in case I've got one of the 10% that shoot better w/o the barrel floated. Please don't tease me about the scope. It's a cheapy I traded for, until I can afford to get the Nikon Prostaff 9-9x50mm. I'm all out of gun funds in the budget for the year, so looks like I can't get that 'till Taxmas. Haven't sighted in the scope yet, fired it w/o the rail on just to see how I like the stock. Very nice indeed. Like I said, I'd post pics when it was "done": 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I like it. It looks like a nice setup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Next gun on my list. I like your setup! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparky63 46 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 been drooling for one after seeing it in previous posting,you have a nice setup as for the scope my motto is [poor is better than none] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tundra1 391 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Look's awesome! I've gotta get that Archangel stock for my 91/30. Is installation pretty straight forward? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big John! 2,062 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I was looking at some Mosins last week. Almost bought one, but I really needed to make a larger than normal (for me) ammo purchase more than I needed the mosin. I really like the look of that build. Next time I'm at that LGS, I'll be picking up one of their 91/30's and doing these mods to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 How well do the mags feed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Hmmm great now something else I want.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big John! 2,062 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 The OP seems to be slipping away from his thread. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frz1197 128 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Ive had mixed luck with my mags so far. They seem to struggle to stay all the way up. But the stock is a nice add on to the mosin. Below is mine. timney trigger set to 1.5 lbs Barrel cut to 18ish inches, crowned, and polished to a mirror finish. JP Enterprises recoil eliminator forget what scope it is, but decent 2-7x scout scope 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigtwin 219 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Frz, that is a crazy muzzle break! Does it work well? Slick looking setup! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mostholycerebus 415 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I dunno, a Mosin with a good barrel I wouldnt want to Bubba. But a mosin with a crappy barrel, I wouldnt want to waste money on. Looks wiz though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Mosin isnt exactly a collectors piece with so many out there. Sure some models it would be a shame but those go for a high price anyway. Besides if its done right it isnt a bubba. A good barrel is just an excuse to wear it out over years of shooting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arik 565 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Mosin isnt exactly a collectors piece with so many out there. Sure some models it would be a shame but those go for a high price anyway. Besides if its done right it isnt a bubba. A good barrel is just an excuse to wear it out over years of shooting. Soon as you cut that bolt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salmonking 149 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 There are plenty of bolt bodies on ebay that you can pick up on the cheap to dabble with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Mosin isnt exactly a collectors piece with so many out there. Sure some models it would be a shame but those go for a high price anyway. Besides if its done right it isnt a bubba. A good barrel is just an excuse to wear it out over years of shooting. Soon as you cut that bolt. Why would I do that? The rifle cries out for a scout (forward) mounted optic anyway. Been looking for a reason to try out the Brass Stacker Scout mount for a while now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frz1197 128 Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 The combination of the break, cut down barrel, and padded but bring the felt recoil to almost 7.62 x 39 levels. I did feel kind of bad jagging around with the stock mosin, but the one I got didnt have a functional mag (didnt feed quite right) and the stock had a few nicks in it. I do have another stock one. The brass stacker mount is pretty good. Putting the bolts through the pin holes is kind of a bitch, but the thing works and seems to hold zero. I was going to go and add the brass stackers front sight, but you cant use the front sight and see over the break. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Ive had mixed luck with my mags so far. They seem to struggle to stay all the way up. But the stock is a nice add on to the mosin. Below is mine. timney trigger set to 1.5 lbs Barrel cut to 18ish inches, crowned, and polished to a mirror finish. JP Enterprises recoil eliminator forget what scope it is, but decent 2-7x scout scope hows it group? happy with the chop? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I did feel kind of bad jagging around with the stock mosin, but the one I got didnt have a functional mag (didnt feed quite right) and the stock had a few nicks in it. I do have another stock one. I didn't and mine is about as nice as they come... $89 rifle + $20 scope.. F-it... To the OP, that looks great! I hope they get those mags worked out! I don't feel bad about your scope at all. There is a time and place for quality and this isn't exactly it.. I've got a $12 Tasco on my 10/22 that works just fine! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Nice build (s). I may have to do something similar for my daughter. She's always enjoyed long range shooting and it would help keep her out of harms way once she gets out of the LE Academy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VanKiller 322 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 BpS12 be sure check out Glen's build at the Dayton Show, I've got some vid of it with the cans on. Pretty sweet shooter. I did cut the barrel to 18 and thread for 14 x 1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 I'll do that Tom. Plannning to do the Sharonville show again. The Dayton show is a possibility. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VanKiller 322 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 I'll be at the Dayton Airport show this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) Haven't been to that one. Hows it compare to Dayton and Sharonville? Edited November 1, 2013 by BpS12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slippingaway 89 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Yeah, I did slip away for a few days. I have been busy with life and haven't been online in days. New job, 12-13 hour days means I am exhausted. Look's awesome! I've gotta get that Archangel stock for my 91/30. Is installation pretty straight forward? It's literally two screws, and drops right in. Really simple install. If you turn down the bolt handle, you have to dremel a little groove into where the bolt hits the body. How well do the mags feed? I haven't purchased any more than the 5 rounder that came with the stock, and that one feeds okay. out of the 50rds I have put through it, 1 misfeed and it's because I put the round too far forward. The 1st generation of mags they put out had some reliablility issues. Make sure (if) you get this setup, you get the mags designated as Gen2. I did feel kind of bad jagging around with the stock mosin, but the one I got didnt have a functional mag (didnt feed quite right) and the stock had a few nicks in it. I do have another stock one. I didn't and mine is about as nice as they come... $89 rifle + $20 scope.. F-it... 91-30_02.JPG To the OP, that looks great! I hope they get those mags worked out! I don't feel bad about your scope at all. There is a time and place for quality and this isn't exactly it.. I've got a $12 Tasco on my 10/22 that works just fine! Thanks! I really want to get a nicer scope because my barrel is smooth and straight! Groupings are pretty tight (1/2" at 300yds, and I know it's me holding it back from being more accurate because I don't have bags or a bipod. I have no doubt that this could be a 1,000 yard gun with a better scope and some better training on my part. It shoots just as accurately as my friends Remington 700. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salmonking 149 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 So you're telling me you're shooting "1/2 groups at 300 yards with an m91/30? With no bench/bipod/rest using a tasco? Now is this surplus 7.62x54r or some magic rounds- possibly blessed by the pope and assembled by some type of gnome? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Yeah the fairy dust is getting deep on some of these reports. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
getitat 609 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hello I would definately recommend the Timney trigger mod on these builds. The Archangel stock even provides a neat cutout for the nice (read: functional) safety Timney provides alongside the bolt. Some very good design work on these stocks. JMHO..... -guido in Houston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slippingaway 89 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 I was using a mix of ammo, when I bore sighted the scope, I used cheap spam can ammo, but the other No pope, no gnomes. My rounds at 300yds were Sellier and Bellot brass fmj at I think 180 grains (don't recall, used it up and threw the box away). . I was using a range table at my gun shop's private range. I was rested on their table, and this is after bore-scoping out, 100, then 200, then 300. Hopefully I'm going out to a friends house with some bags, and following the forum credo of "pics or it didn't happen", I will go ahead and get some pics of the targets. 10 rounder arrived Tuesday, so that's getting tested as well. So you're telling me you're shooting "1/2 groups at 300 yards with an m91/30? With no bench/bipod/rest using a tasco? Now is this surplus 7.62x54r or some magic rounds- possibly blessed by the pope and assembled by some type of gnome? Yeah the fairy dust is getting deep on some of these reports. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaySaiga-12 16 Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Just bought my first mosin, was wondering about how to mount the scope the way the OP did over the bolt, also I heard the trigger guard gets in the way due to the mosin's long trigger pull. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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