love some crappy pictures taken by me!!??

 

Don't mind the messy room, I just returned from vacation.

 

Big thanks to Mr. Tim, he cleaned the 686 up, and it looks amazing. I can't wait to get out and shoot it!

 

 

 

Will take more pictures after Monday night. Eric is going to help me clean all the cosmo off and get her ready for a photo shoot!!

 

M

the 686 is weet, you are going to enjoy that gun. the mosin is just straight up fun.

I need that back, those cylinder scratches are irritating me.

I need that back, those cylinder scratches are irritating me.

 

HAHAHA!!!

 

Don't worry Tim, if I shoot it tomorrow. I'll bring it to you during the week at BA and you can clean it again

 

Thanks guys. I am quite happy with my last two purchases. The timing was perfect, the help was excellent and now I can't wait to shoot them

The Smith looks great Matt! Tim did a great job cleaning it up.

 

The Mosin looks good too, I guess (No matter how hard I try, I just don't seem to get the appeal of Mosins.)

The Smith looks great Matt! Tim did a great job cleaning it up.

 

The Mosin looks good too, I guess (No matter how hard I try, I just don't seem to get the appeal of Mosins.)

 

When I get it cleaned up and some ammo on hand Pete, you'll have to come to the ridge. After you shoot it your going to say, I need one of those. I paid 126 out the door from TJ on this board. This things are immaculate. You can't beat the price. I am beyond happy.

 

And yes that 686 is gorgeous, it also came with two sets of wood grips which I will probably put one of those on. I'm so excited I can't wait to get out and shoot.

The Smith looks great Matt! Tim did a great job cleaning it up.

 

The Mosin looks good too, I guess (No matter how hard I try, I just don't seem to get the appeal of Mosins.)

 

Just think how many Commies Mosin's have shot...hell that beauty may have taken out a commie dictator!

The price is definitely a big plus with the Mosins and largely the only reason I may end up with one, one day I will no doubt give it a whirl next time I'm up at the Ridge with you guys just to see what the fuss is about.

 

As for killing commies...

 

But I must have my gun history confused - I thought Mosin's were russian guns that were used during WWII.. so, figured there would've been a better chance of it having killed a nazi, no?

Pete the Russians shot each other if they were retreating.

Oh.. that's right.. i vaguely remember that from Enemy at the Gates

Like someone pointed out awhile back..This rifle killed more of it's own people than any other in the war....

Sad part is, it was true.

matt, those are some of your better pics. =)

Jeez Tim, You did a great job cleaning the 686. I might have to pay you to do the 66 when I get it. LOL. It looks almost new. I showed the pics to Glen at work and he said....

"I am happy it went to a good home and to someone who will appreciate it more then I did".

That 686 looks amazing, nice work Tim, and have fun shooting it Matt.

Yeah, good work on the 686!

 

If your looking to sell...

But I must have my gun history confused - I thought Mosin's were russian guns that were used during WWII.. so, figured there would've been a better chance of it having killed a nazi, no?

 

Every eastern block war, revolution, uprising or whatever saw those people shooting each other...with Mosins. I suspect it was a very important rifle during the Russian Revolution. I'm sure they've taken out a number of Nazis as well.

The Smith looks great Matt! Tim did a great job cleaning it up.

 

The Mosin looks good too, I guess (No matter how hard I try, I just don't seem to get the appeal of Mosins.)

 

I shoot TT-33's mosin at the last monthly meetup and it was nice, but I don't get it either. Maybe it's becuase I'm a lefty or that there's millions of those rifles laying around. I guess whatever makes you happy.

 

And that Smithy is hot! Are you changing the grips on her matt or keeping those ugly pachmayrs on there?

With the exception of a few scratches, the 686 is in great shape and was easy to clean up. There are still a few more scratches to come out, but I needed more time for them. Crocus Cloth and Flitz will do wonders. Lead Away cloth for the burn rings( stainless guns only, it will remove bluing ).

Tim, are the "burn rings" the dirt at the end of the cylinder?

Tim, are the "burn rings" the dirt at the end of the cylinder?

Yes, lead away cloth will take care of them. So will Flitz, but the cloth is less messy

Thank you sir.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO here's the range report.

 

It was cold, it was windy. I couldn't stand still the wind was so bad BUT, this thing shoots awesome. We were only about 7 yards but it was grouping wonderful for my first time shooting it. The trigger on that gun is just words can't describe it. Best 350 dollars I've spent in a while. Uberly happy with my purchase. Now its all dirty, will clean it later. Thanks again Tim for taking care of her while I was away.

 

Now to go get dressed for the funeral. Stay warm boys, its cold out there!

I am happy it shoots well. What kind of groups was it getting in all the wind?

I am happy it shoots well. What kind of groups was it getting in all the wind?

 

There were all sorts of groups. There was the 3 guys huddled in the wind group, the freezing our azz off group, the barely hitting the target cause it's F-ING COLD group...

I am happy it shoots well. What kind of groups was it getting in all the wind?

 

There were all sorts of groups. There was the 3 guys huddled in the wind group, the freezing our azz off group, the barely hitting the target cause it's F-ING COLD group...

But I must have my gun history confused - I thought Mosin's were russian guns that were used during WWII.. so, figured there would've been a better chance of it having killed a nazi, no?

 

Every eastern block war, revolution, uprising or whatever saw those people shooting each other...with Mosins. I suspect it was a very important rifle during the Russian Revolution. I'm sure they've taken out a number of Nazis as well.

 

 

Most mosins that are being imported are past the revolution of 1915... most of them are dated 1940's on, and were wartimeproductions.

earliest i have seen them was 1920.

 

You can find some original mosin 1890's, but not from the main distributors any more. these puppies are drying up.

 

havent found any m44's lately, and forget the variants.

About a month ago the local gun shop had a bunch of m44's and m91's(not 91/30's) for 100.00 . I liked the price so much I bought 1 of each. I have to go there to check on some ammo for my brother in law so if they still have some I'll post back.

Got bored tonight so I added new shoes to the 686, enjoy!

 

 

 

Much better!