On 12/17/14 4:42 AM, RGrew176 wrote:
Keyser Söze;1022306 Wrote:
On 12/16/14 10:26 AM, Toad Gigger wrote:-
The local range allows shooting of up to 7.62mm, so I'm in good shape
there. When they come up for Christmas we'll have to pop some rounds.
Anyone have some 7.62x54R ammo they want to get rid of - cheap?
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Sort of interesting rifles, but the ones I've handled seemed pretty
heavy. I like the 1898 "Swedish" Mausers...they're lighter, and a bit
more elegant. But if I were seriously shopping for a "sporty" bolt
action rifle, I might go for a Ruger "Scout Rifle" in .308.
I don't know why you are too cheap to simply buy a pile of that
ammo...it's less than 20 cents a round.-
Thanks. I would have been horribly embarrassed if you'd expressed any
sort of 'approval' of the rifle.
Your's is always better, eh?
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I don't have a bolt action rifle, JohnnyMop, so my bolt action rifle is
hardly better than yours.
As I said, I find the Mosins "sort of interesting....but pretty heavy."
I know they are popular and have a huge following and owner/user base.
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Depends on your definition of heavy. Yes, it weighs in at 8.8 lbs and
compared to the M1 Garrand which comes in at 9.5 lbs it is a relative
lightweight. I love shooting my Mosin and I am happy with mine so far,
just don't buy the Russian ammo as it is highly corrosive and the weapon
needs to be cleaned every time you shoot the Russian stuff. Gotta admit
the Russian ammo is a lot cheaper when compared to the American stuff.
Lugging around and shooting a nearly 9 pound rifle is simply not
something I enjoy, especially when standing and shooting. They're also
considerably longer than the rifles I prefer. It's great we have so many
choices.
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