I honestly think a Mosin or anything similar for a 25 yard indoor range is BEYOND overkill.. it IMO borderlines absurdity.. you made your goal VERY clear.. indoor 25 yard plinker.. just get a good .22 rifle and call it a day.. you can really hone your shooting skills and at 25 yards.. indoors... punching paper.. I can't see how a 22 wouldn't do it.. plus insanely cheap to shoot..

 

for reference....

 

Thanks. Like I said, I have a couple .22 rifles already, but was looking for something with a bit more umph, for no other reason that to have a bit more umph than what a .22 delivers. I like the thought of the .38 special/.357 magnum rifle because of the ammo being used in a 686 type pistol down the road. I do like the looks of that 1894 as well.

Thanks. Like I said, I have a couple .22 rifles already, but was looking for something with a bit more umph, for no other reason that to have a bit more umph than what a .22 delivers. I like the thought of the .38 special/.357 magnum rifle because of the ammo being used in a 686 type pistol down the road. I do like the looks of that 1894 as well.

 

my fault.. while I did read your post a few times.. I missed that you already had 22s...

 

good luck with the search.. Mosins are cool.. I just think a little TOO much "umph" for a 25 yard indoor range.. lol

Yea, I can imagine what the reaction would be. To be honest, I'd probably call Hague's prior to owning anything like that to make sure they allow it.

Yea, I can imagine what the reaction would be. To be honest, I'd probably call Hague's prior to owning anything like that to make sure they allow it.

 

i was just assuming they would allow it.. but that is a pretty substantial round for such short range..

Well, even if they will allow it make sure they will allow the cheap surplus steel core ammo. It would be a big bummer if you got the rifle only to find out you have to shoot the $14/box ammo there

Well, even if they will allow it make sure they will allow the cheap surplus steel core ammo. It would be a big bummer if you got the rifle only to find out you have to shoot the $14/box ammo there

 

have to wonder if their backstop even equipped to stop that round at such a short distance?

I just looked at their website, they have a .308 rifle for rent there (very similar to 7.62x54r ballistics) so the backstop could take a conventional round. I guess at this point you just have to find out if steel core is OK. I used to go to a 52 foot range in philly that would allow 50BMG if you paid for the blown out lights, the backstop was super awesome. South philly archery & gun club.

 

Steel core ammo is some nasty stuff but a proper backstop will make short work of it. Even an AR500 plate square to the shooter will stop the steel core stuff no problem and no damage.

I dont know much about the lever action .38/.357's but i think thats a pretty interesting gun. I wouldnt mind picking up one myself...

 

I also agree that a a mosin may be a little over-kill for an indoor range. Why not start an AR project? I have a marlin 795 (similar to your 10/22) and my next rifle will be an AR...

 

Do you ever plan on shooting outside at some point?

 

As for the question about how to say 7.62x54R. I would say "seven six two Russian".

As for the question about how to say 7.62x54R. I would say "seven six two Russian".

 

Yeah but which 7.62 russian?

 

7.62x25, 7.62x38r, 7.62x39 or 7.62x54r?

 

Those are all 7.62 russian rounds

forgot about the x38r, is that the one that fires out of the nagant revolver?

Yep. Also, R stands for rimmed not russian. Not sure if thats where you were coming from with that?

I still say an SKS would be more fun. Not enough muzzle blast to blow the lights out, plus it's semi-auto for an only slightly higher entry fee.

Yea, I'm now thinking the Mosin may be just a bit more than looking for. I don't know that I'll ever get it out where I could really appreciate something like that. I really like that Ruger 77/357 that I mentioned. I just wish it held more than 5-rounds. That 1894 also impressed me on looks too. Who knows. At least by only talking about it, I'm not actually spending any coin.

Yea, I'm now thinking the Mosin may be just a bit more than looking for. I don't know that I'll ever get it out where I could really appreciate something like that. I really like that Ruger 77/357 that I mentioned. I just wish it held more than 5-rounds. That 1894 also impressed me on looks too. Who knows. At least by only talking about it, I'm not actually spending any coin.

 

if you are shooting for precise hits.. a short mag might slow you down.. I know it slows me down.. and slowing down should increase your accuracy.. so may actually end up as a bonus as opposed to a problem..

Good point.

im going to have to agree w vlad, shooting a big rifle round @ 25 yards indoor id say is going to be a waste of time. i dont really think itd be too enjoyable on your ears blasting a mosin indoors.

 

id look into some kinda 9mm carbine like the high point 995 or Beretta cx4 storm, they tend to be pretty fun to shoot.

Big rifles @25 yards is pointless.....pointless and completely awesome!

 

Who cares if its overkill? Thats what makes it fun. When the guy in the next lane looks over and goes...really?

 

 

OP, don't let people dictate what you want. If you wanna be absolutly insane and have a hell of a time doing so and on the cheap a mosin is for you. Anything that puts a big grin on your face for that kinda chump change is far from pointless IMHO. Even if you're just blasting soda cans from 10 feet.

+1 to the Marlin 1894C. Fun rifle.

Hagues will allow you to shoot a Mosin they actually sell them if you ask, they dont stock them, im in there all the time maybe ill see you there. I want a Mosin myself but i want the shorter M44 model.

 

have you seen the Ruger "new american rifle" they are bolt action and look to be in a decent price range dont know if they are out yet.

 

http://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifle/models.html

Keltec Sub 2000 in 9mm. You can get it taking Beretta 92 mags, Glock 17 or Glock 19 mags. Awesome little rifle if you can find one.

Not to sound like a complete moron, but being a new Mosin owner, how do you pronounce "7.62x54" when you say it out loud? I don't want to sound like an idiot when talking about my own gun.

 

"seven-six-two by fifty four arr"

"seven-sixty two by fifty four arr"

"seven point six two by fifty four arr" etc.

 

Nascar, I would look into a Henry in caliber of your choice, Marlin in .38/357 (if Henry does not make one) or a Mosin.

For the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 7.62x54R is there anything you need to be on the look-out for, as it relates to NJ legality? For example, I've seen a couple that come with the bayonet mount and bayonet. Since that's only one "NJ Evil", I'm assuming that would be OK. Anything else to be aware of?

It is bolt action and made in a country that no longer exists. You're fine.

If u find mosins in stock somewhere let me know, I'd order one online but the transfer/nics is almost the price of the rifle which sucks

There's a Hi-Point .45 carbine in the Marketplace section...

Just get the corrosive stuff and clean it after. Its a bolt action, easy as pie to clean. The savings are worth it.

 

http://www.aimsurplu...Can&groupid=186

 

http://www.the-armor...roduct1569.html

 

I say it "seven point six two by fifty four R"

 

At that price, comparing it to your 50 round boxes of 9mm, it equals $7.72/50 rounds so the full powered rifle will actually be cheaper to shoot than your 9mm (unless you reload 9mm)

 

Big thumb's up to GlennP for the ammo link for The Armory. Just picked up two Spam cans AND an opener (I won't have to ruin one of my Dremel bits again opening the blasted things) for around the same price as a show special, including shipping.

 

Regards,

Scott in Bayonne