My Last Rifle

[majspud]

Not so much for me. In my prime I could bench 200 and squat 600. Just before my heart attack, I could curl only 35# and barely squat the weight mount only. Now I can just barely lift a 50# bag of rabbit kibble. Bringing it to the second floor is maximum effort for me. On the positive side, I couldn't even do that 2 years ago. I started declining in my 30s. I'm lucky to be here at all, so I make do with what I've got.
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[Sweeney]

Turns out the trigger has a a sort of a rough spot that acts exactly like a double stage trigger. Its the only Mosin I've held that I actually know when the trigger will break.
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Are you sure it doesn't have the Finnish mod to the trigger?

 

[HorizontalHunter]

Not so much for me. In my prime I could bench 200 and squat 600. Just before my heart attack, I could curl only 35# and barely squat the weight mount only. Now I can just barely life a 50# bag of rabbit kibble. Bringing it to the second floor is maximum effort for me. On the positive side, I couldn't even do that 2 years ago. I started declining in my 30s. I'm lucky to be here at all, so I make do with what I've got.
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Gotta count your blessings and keep on keeping on the best you can. i had back operation #8 last October as my legs just weren’t working right but I am back to getting around reasonably well with a cane.

Bob

 

[whacko]

IIRC, these shoot high don’t they?
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Yes they do....mine are all about 8 in he's high at 100 yards. Russia trained troops to aim for the belt buckle......pretty much guaranteed a "hit" between the abdomen to the neck at any distance. A pretty sound tactic in my opinion.

 

[Deleted member 67409]

IIRC, these shoot high don’t they?
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No idea about the Finnish Mosins, but the M91/30 I owned shot a little high, but nothing crazy at 100. Though, mine was a refurb and shot fairly well. If a rifle's zeroed for around 200 meters, it should hit POA at around 20 meters, too.

I'd try it at around 25 yards first and see what happens. Bring a few big targets, or staple a bunch of little ones together, just in case

 

[majspud]

Have installed 2 Finn triggers on other Mosins; never had such a clear rest and indication of break. IIRC, only one hole in the trigger.
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[majspud]

Good for you...had surgeries 17, 18, and 19 last year. Was able to hang up the cane in October and get a part time job in November. That doesn’t take into account the 13 concussions and heart attack I’ve also had. Depending on testing in April, I may be looking at surgery #20 later this year for a heart defribulator.
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[majspud]

Are you sure it doesn't have the Finnish mod to the trigger?

Gotta count your blessings and keep on keeping on the best you can. i had back operation #8 last October as my legs just weren’t working right but I am back to getting around reasonably well with a cane.

Bob

No idea about the Finnish Mosins, but the M91/30 I owned shot a little high, but nothing crazy at 100. Though, mine was a refurb and shot fairly well. If a rifle's zeroed for around 200 meters, it should hit POA at around 20 meters, too.

I'd try it at around 25 yards first and see what happens. Bring a few big targets, or staple a bunch of little ones together, just in case

Can’t do rifle at 25 at my range...50 if I want to. I’ve 20 rounds and 4 targets. Shooting cart loaded up.
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[Sweeney]

Have installed 2 Finn triggers on other Mosins; never had such a clear rest and indication of break. IIRC, only one hole in the trigger.
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The sear/trigger contact surfaces must need a little attention.

 

[HorizontalHunter]

Good for you...had surgeries 17, 18, and 19 last year. Was able to hang up the cane in October and get a part time job in November. That doesn’t take into account the 13 concussions and heart attack I’ve also had. Depending on testing in April, I may be looking at surgery #20 later this year for a heart defribulator.
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Yikes. It is amazing what they can do these days. I‘m glad that you were at least able to hang up your cane.

Bob

 

[majspud]

Meh. Functioned perfectly - for a Mosin. NO sticky bolt. Took a awhile, but determined it was shooting LOW. Had the rear sight at 200 and started hitting paper. Snow still on the ground.
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[mac1911]

Meh. Functioned perfectly - for a Mosin. NO sticky bolt. Took a awhile, but determined it was shooting LOW. Had the rear sight at 200 and started hitting paper. Snow still on the ground.
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Meh is about right for most mosins

 

[majspud]

MilSurps are designed to shoot high...and I get one that shoots low. Welcome to my life. At least it will be an easy fix with the rear sight.

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[majspud]

There was one other guy with me at the 100 range....and he was shooting a 1943 Mosin carbine...Ba-WHAM...he spent his time shooting at the gong and was doing very well. It was a Russian kind of day. When he was taking a break, I swiveled left and took one shot at the gong....and hit it. Made myself look very good considering what the paper results looked like.
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[majspud]

Meh is about right for most mosins

I remember my very first shot with my 1928 unmodified dragoon - split the X at 50 yards - never did that well again.

As I suspected, this 1922 does have a functional dual stage trigger. I'm not sure what anomaly caused it, but I'm not complaining.
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