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Winter Warrior Milsurp Postal Match
- Thread starter Mountain
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Nah that's just mosinitis. I have not met a decent shooting 91/30 yet. A few original snipers under 3moa witnessed and one bedded M39 kept 2 5 shot groups at 2moa in supported prone position.
My Mosin is a little more beat up than a lot that I see and has never been particularly great.
This was actually the first time I ever fired it at a paper target, only ever plates (and a car).
Nevertheless, it was my first centerfire so it will always have a special place in my collection.
I didn't realize M1 was fair game. It's really tempting to break one out but I think I'll do the Enfield.
Over the winter I want to put some tung oil on the special's new CMP stock. Just haven't bought any yet.
Yeah I've seen some "pure tung oil" on Amazon and whatnot. Probably just looks for some reviews although maybe it's all the same. I've never separated the handguards so that will be a new experience, just hope I don't mung anything up.
I find it at most paint stores, benjiman Moore, Sherman Williams. Its been Hopes brand and I buy the small contained.
Milktree is supposed to be good stuff also. I might try milk tree dark tung oil next.
Milktree is supposed to be good stuff also. I might try milk tree dark tung oil next.
The bottle I have is Real Milk Paint Co.
Took the K98 to the range today. GTI said 33F, 2" snow on the ground, stiff 20mph wind. Wasn't at my best; a pair of 80s. Left target was first. Better group second try, but drifted a little left. I guess I'll eventually trot out all my bolt actions, or as long as this lasts. Gew98, Kar98a, M03, M03A3, Savage Enfield, T99, ex-Dragoon, Gew88.
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Took the K98 to the range today. GTI said 33F, 2" snow on the ground, stiff 20mph wind. Wasn't at my best; a pair of 80s. Left target was first. Better group second try, but drifted a little left. I guess I'll eventually trot out all my bolt actions, or as long as this lasts. Gew98, Kar98a, M03, M03A3, Savage Enfield, T99, ex-Dragoon, Gew88.
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Rockrivr1
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Fun day at the range today and was more then a little surprised at my results. I will have to say that I want to give a few of my rifles a second chance. At the end it was getting dark, I was cold and I was calling my bad shots in my head before I even checked. 30 degrees with a stiff breeze shooting prone. So at the end my results were as follows.
Results:
6. German K98 81-0x This was a big surprise as I've shot this rifle much better in the past. I was shooting crappy PPU 196gr soft points. Just couldn't zero them in.
5. Enfield No 4 Mk1 83-0x This was also a surprise as I've also shot this rifle much better.
4. SA 1903A3 85-0x This was my last rifle to shoot and I was shooting like crap at this point.
3. M1 Garand 89-2x
2. MI Carbine 90-1x
1. Mosin Nagant 91/30 97-4x This rifle was on fire and the biggest surprise today.
Results:
6. German K98 81-0x This was a big surprise as I've shot this rifle much better in the past. I was shooting crappy PPU 196gr soft points. Just couldn't zero them in.
5. Enfield No 4 Mk1 83-0x This was also a surprise as I've also shot this rifle much better.
4. SA 1903A3 85-0x This was my last rifle to shoot and I was shooting like crap at this point.
3. M1 Garand 89-2x
2. MI Carbine 90-1x
1. Mosin Nagant 91/30 97-4x This rifle was on fire and the biggest surprise today.
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Wow, thats a hell of a 91/30. What were you using for ammo?
Rockrivr1
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Ha! Thanks. I haven't shot this Mosin in a lot of years and to be honest it's accuracy was surprising me big time
HeadedNorth, I was using surplus 54r ammo that came in a paper wrapper held together with some old twine. I guess the rifle and ammo are suited for the cold weather like Mac1911 indicated. Go figure....
No, he should take it all apart and report the details to us: Torque for all the screws, detailed measurement of stock to action and barrel fit, inner stock dimensions to 0.0001" accuracy, etc.
LOL, agree that Rockrivr should leave that one alone.
Nice shooting. If I get around to charging/seating those 303 Brit cases I'll take the Enfield Mon or Tuesday, otherwise I'll do an M1 and leave the Enfield for the end of the week (as long as I find time).
I've also found surplus 54R to have better accuracy than some production ammo in my 91/30, go figure.
I was looking at the forecast and we have a bunch of 32+ degree days, but since there's snow cover, we're still good to go if I understand correctly. For fairness I'll try to skip the 45° day in the forecast for this week.
I've also found surplus 54R to have better accuracy than some production ammo in my 91/30, go figure.
I was looking at the forecast and we have a bunch of 32+ degree days, but since there's snow cover, we're still good to go if I understand correctly. For fairness I'll try to skip the 45° day in the forecast for this week.
a lot of surplus will run closer to .310-312" bullet.... much of the commercial stuff runs 308 to keep things safe for the finnish rifles. most load data is for 308. 308s work good in some rifles. My friend loads 147 grain M80 pulls in his mosin which looks like the barrel was brand new. he can post 2 moa for about 8 rounds then the heat opens it up a bit
Ok, I’ll admit today’s weather was NOT in the spirit of this match. There was however still snow on the ground in Pembroke and it did get colder as I shot right up to dusk.I’m shooting my M1, elbows on the bench, with factory S&B M2 ball.
Five sighters and three “for score”
Shot a 96 3x and a 96 0x.
As a side note, I finally picked up my own spotting scope. It came with a cell phone eye piece adaptor, so I actually have video as well. I shot rapid fire, and hearing me fumble around with the 8rd enbloc is painful.
Nice shooting', and rapid fire too.
Looks like we have some warmer weather for a few days, so I thought I'd clarify snow cover:
If in your range parking lot there is a big enough pile of snow to prop up a frozen Soviet soldier a la Finn style, it qualifies.
Of course I'm not 'in' my own match, but might have a chance to shoot tomorrow afternoon.
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Hey, would the participants mind if I switch the prize from a $50 Cabelas to a $50 Amazon card? You could use it via Amazon Smile which sends a donation to Comm2A. That and Cabelas is on my sh!t list.
Looks like we have some warmer weather for a few days, so I thought I'd clarify snow cover:
If in your range parking lot there is a big enough pile of snow to prop up a frozen Soviet soldier a la Finn style, it qualifies.
Of course I'm not 'in' my own match, but might have a chance to shoot tomorrow afternoon.
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Hey, would the participants mind if I switch the prize from a $50 Cabelas to a $50 Amazon card? You could use it via Amazon Smile which sends a donation to Comm2A. That and Cabelas is on my sh!t list.
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Well the true prize is the lofty title of NES Winter Warrior and bragging rights, of course. As some meager incentive to participate, I'm giving away a $50 gift card. Planning to use Amazon rather than Cabelas. I'll post later in a separate thread why I'm PO'd at Cabelas.
love the m1 carbine
I will be in the ammo locker tomorrow preping for Thursday morning . hitting the range with some 22 action.
If I have the last box of k31 ammo I think I have I will text you
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