I didn't get the "Mosin" either. That was entil I fired one, and found out the ammo was dirt cheap, and they usually cost under 200 bucks. That did it for me.

Yeah...... I shot one also...... it was neat...

 

Then I shot Pete's AR....... and couldnt wipe the smile from my face.....

I've shot AR's... It's not as fun as the my Mosin!

Yeh... I haven't found anything that gets the blood pumpin time and time again like the M44. You would think it would be old shooting it after 1000rds, but I can just blast and blast and blast...

milsurp rifles are great value and fun now stop telling everyone before the prices go up and we loose allure as in if this gun could talk

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/thread.

 

You're welcome/

80 to 100 bucks for a de facto battle rifle from 100 years ago. With the bolt action counting as a plus, I think.

 

I am not in the market for one but I can't say that would be a waste of money.

Personally the MN and other Milsurp guns are not only fun to shoot, but also fun to work on and clean up (restore/refinish). I really like taking them apart making them look "pretty" and putting them back together. Don't get me wrong I love shooting my AR, but shooting a Milsurp gun that you've just cleaned up and refinished is also a lot of fun.

...If the thing was rare or had some other significant reason for being, I could see it. I understand Mosins do have historical significance but, just like black powder guns and muzzle loaders, ?????????? Why use primitive tools?....

 

 

Mosins arent primative. Thats like calling a remington 700 or a M40 or winchester model 70 etc etc primative. Simply bed the action and it would kick the crap out of an AR-15 at 800 meters

Plus, the mosin wont jam like an AR would.

 

 

 

Your out of your mind!

Ok finished reading all the pissing contests and conclude half of you are out of your mind! Im not telling which half

 

The comparisons are borderline rediculas! The comparisons between mosin and AR or SPR are plain silly! I am sorry but milsurp yesteryear rifles simply CANNOT do what a modern day rifle can do. If you think they can, you show you are simply not up to speed on the topic. But who in their right mind would expect them to?

 

Ive seen these threads before and I must admit I get a bit irritated when one faction starts claiming the other faction has no value or usefullness or credability or whatever! If you dig it, thats all that counts. I friggen hate shotguns! But I also can respect and understand that someone out there is willing to pay the equivilant to what my entire safe contains for a single shotgun. I can appreciate the craftmanship that has gone in to said shotgun, it doesnt have to be my gig to understand and appreciate it. I also dont feel inclined to tell said shotgunner his kid is ugly and my kid is better and heres why.... I had the opportunity to buy a brand new SA Garand NM for really cheap. Did I buy it? Nope. Why you ask? Because it wasnt there! I dont care if the best mosin ever made came on the market tomorrow, it wasnt there and thus holds no value to me. Im betting that that is a big part of the attraction for most, it was there and thus a piece of history. And then theres the crowd that simply digs the low cost utilitarian aspect of it. I can appreciate it too because Id rather see someone out shooting on a limited budget instead of sitting at home playing XBox!

 

In closing, I recomend a mutual respect for your fellow shooter even if he shoots an entirely different discipline because in the end, he is still a fellow shooter. (This does not include Ball Breaking in jest and fun which I am a big fan of and participant :twisted: )

Well put Shane. The biggest challenge we face as gun owners is public perception. If we are fighting each other, we give credence to Anti arguments and will not have he unity to overcome the draconion laws we are up against.

 

I do not have to like something to appreciate it.

good thing this isnt a public forum then

good thing this isnt a public forum then

Of course it is. Ever see the Google-Bot logged in. most things written here are up for public viewing. Not to mention Trolls.

 

Gremlins and Underwear Gnomes are not quite as dangerous.

HAHAH... I was joking ....everything on the internet is public. Anybody can get a username and log in

It depends on what you are looking for. For me I love the Mosin because in a shtf scenario, i know that its worked for 100 years with minimal cleaning and goes bang every time. Its got stopping power, and its easy and cheap to stock up a huge supply of ammo in spam cans.

 

AR's are beautiful, and high tech, but i wouldnt want one if shtf.

theRU your are definitely on the other team when the zombies come!

Shane45: Im betting that that is a big part of the attraction for most, it was there and thus a piece of history.

 

That's what hooked me. I do think its fun to shoot but I love shooting everything I owned. I will also say if I did have to defend the castle I will be grabbing the AR or M1A.

I'll be grabbing my 12 gauge if I'm defending the castle...

I was referring to a SHTF situation.

bucket 3 is non public. =P

Shane45: Im betting that that is a big part of the attraction for most, it was there and thus a piece of history.

 

That's what hooked me. I do think its fun to shoot but I love shooting everything I owned. I will also say if I did have to defend the castle I will be grabbing the AR or M1A.

 

Yup, and I'll include the shotty and Cx4 too.

Ya, the MN is not a home defense weapon, it is an antique, albeit made to some fairly late models.

 

When it comes to what has been said about 'been there,' I have been there too. I have stood on many a rifle range watching people complain about the M16 hurting their shoulder while they blow away your tax dollars never listneing to even the basics of Basic Rifle Marksmanship.

 

Those Moisins, I can just imagine a line of 30, like we did at the Army part of Ft. Dix, blasting away for 10 hours. That rifle is a man's gun. I shoot it and it makes me think how unlike we are from two generations ago. I want to master it like they did, like i did with the M16 and SAW. That is an awsome challenge for little money.

 

I would LOVE to see 8-10 in a line at the range one day. That would be AWSOME!

Ya, the MN is not a home defense weapon, it is an antique, albeit made to some fairly late models.

 

When it comes to what has been said about 'been there,' I have been there too. I have stood on many a rifle range watching people complain about the M16 hurting their shoulder while they blow away your tax dollars never listneing to even the basics of Basic Rifle Marksmanship.

 

Those Moisins, I can just imagine a line of 30, like we did at the Army part of Ft. Dix, blasting away for 10 hours. That rifle is a man's gun. I shoot it and it makes me think how unlike we are from two generations ago. I want to master it like they did, like i did with the M16 and SAW. That is an awsome challenge for little money.

 

I would LOVE to see 8-10 in a line at the range one day. That would be AWSOME!

 

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Ya, the MN is not a home defense weapon, it is an antique, albeit made to some fairly late models.

 

When it comes to what has been said about 'been there,' I have been there too. I have stood on many a rifle range watching people complain about the M16 hurting their shoulder while they blow away your tax dollars never listneing to even the basics of Basic Rifle Marksmanship.

 

Those Moisins, I can just imagine a line of 30, like we did at the Army part of Ft. Dix, blasting away for 10 hours. That rifle is a man's gun. I shoot it and it makes me think how unlike we are from two generations ago. I want to master it like they did, like i did with the M16 and SAW. That is an awsome challenge for little money.

 

I would LOVE to see 8-10 in a line at the range one day. That would be AWSOME!

 

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OMG

 

That would be like... history!

ehh... I got one... lets blast!

ehh... I got one... lets blast!

 

I have been formulating this plan in my mind, since my nap, that I should call all my friends that are still in the Army reserve to meet up at Ft Dix one day and give them a little taste.

 

That would be awesome.

we need a mosin day.

 

Me, Ray, dg0770, sirsloop, maideneddie, maks, etc.... Cherry Ridge? Heh.

we need a mosin day.

 

Me, Ray, dg0770, sirsloop, maideneddie, maks, etc.... Cherry Ridge? Heh.

 

Unfortunitly, I think the south has us beat. Maybe USNMars has us covered, but they got alot of Mosin's down there. Might have to be at Ft. Dix.

I would be in for a dedicated Mosin shoot-out. Maybe do something similar to the Garand matches at Ft Dix?

theRU your are definitely on the other team when the zombies come!

 

You've obviously never have seen "the road" have you? After 40 years without cleaning that mosin will still allow me to hunt, i dont know how long an AR would last. You'd have to stock up on cleaning supplies, greases and spare parts, whereas all i'll need is spam cans...and windex.