How precise are the Mosin Nagant's elevation adjustments?

SC4006 · January 28, 2013, 12:31 PM

I know that every mosin is just a little different, but generally speaking how accurate are the elevation adjustments on the rear sight of the 91/30 specifically? So I.e. if you set them to 1000m and you were somehow able to see your target without a scope, would the bullet impact anywhere near where you were aiming? I don't even really get why the russians made it adjustable to out past say 600 meters, never mind 2000, did they really expect soldiers to be using iron sights out to 2000m?

kraigwy · January 28, 2013, 12:38 PM

I've only shot mine to 400 yards (longest my personal range goes).

Once I got the sight adjusted where it hits at 100 yards when it's set on the 100 mark, its on at 200, 300 and 400.

Maybe this spring I'll take it out and see how it works at farther distances.

Scorch · January 28, 2013, 12:58 PM

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I don't even really get why the russians made it adjustable to out past say 600 meters, never mind 2000, did they really expect soldiers to be using iron sights out to 2000m?

It was not for precision aimed fire. Like many rifles of the late 1800s, the Mosin Nagant rifle was designed to be used to stop enemy troop advancements. As such, it was supposed to be used for "volley fire", to fire on enemy troop formations from as far as you could see them, often a mile or more away, taking out as many as you could to reduce the number of troops charging your position. A good idea at the time, sort of. Watching your comrades falling as you advance towards the enemy has a demoralizing effect, and it reduces the number of troops that will need to be repelled with bayonets. Since the early 1900s, this role is filled by machine guns, mortars, and light artillery.

SC4006 · January 28, 2013, 01:36 PM

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As such, it was supposed to be used for "volley fire"

oooh I didn't even think of that, makes sense.

Erno86 · January 29, 2013, 05:44 PM

I believe the M91-30's iron sight P.O.I. were made to have with the bayonet attached; though I've never shot mine with the bayonet spike attached. You can add a piece of shrink tubing on the front sight post to make it shoot lower.

January 28, 2013, 12:31 PM	#1
SC4006 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 163	How precise are the Mosin Nagant's elevation adjustments? I know that every mosin is just a little different, but generally speaking how accurate are the elevation adjustments on the rear sight of the 91/30 specifically? So I.e. if you set them to 1000m and you were somehow able to see your target without a scope, would the bullet impact anywhere near where you were aiming? I don't even really get why the russians made it adjustable to out past say 600 meters, never mind 2000, did they really expect soldiers to be using iron sights out to 2000m? __________________ I don't always get to the range, but when I do, I prefer dosAK's.

January 28, 2013, 12:38 PM	#2
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 8,614	I've only shot mine to 400 yards (longest my personal range goes). Once I got the sight adjusted where it hits at 100 yards when it's set on the 100 mark, its on at 200, 300 and 400. Maybe this spring I'll take it out and see how it works at farther distances. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Oct '78 Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

January 29, 2013, 05:44 PM	#5
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 227	I believe the M91-30's iron sight P.O.I. were made to have with the bayonet attached; though I've never shot mine with the bayonet spike attached. You can add a piece of shrink tubing on the front sight post to make it shoot lower.