Mosin-Nagant Scout conversion- suggestions?

tobnpr · May 3, 2013, 09:53 PM

I've got a stock set aside for another project. Have the collectibles, and a long-range capable modded one. So for something different- I want to put together a "true to Jeff Cooper" one (well, as close as I can get). The 54R is right there with the .308- so I think it's a "go" for an acceptable chambering.

Barrel cut/re-crowned to 16". Maybe a bit shorter with a welded-on brake. An unobtrusive, effective brake would definitely soften the bark- except for anyone next to me.

Ching sling.

All pretty straightforward 'till the sights/optic.

What I'd like to have is the following:

Sights:
Optic Mount: Different idea here. Probably just the ATI pic rail mount, with a rail mounted, fiber optic ghost ring. Then the tricky part- ahead of that, a see-through riser (to use the sight, natch) with another pic rail above to hold a red dot with magnifier. Preferably the rail and riser will be integral, with enough real estate to hold both. Front sight- fiber optic post- something I can silver-solder on to the newly cut barrel.

It's a target stock with the comb level with the action, so there's plenty of height for a correct cheek weld.

Suggestions for the sights, and a riser/rail?

No, I don't want to use the rear sight base for an LER scope mount...

the rifleer · May 4, 2013, 12:40 AM

Are you going to convert it to semi auto too?

tobnpr · May 4, 2013, 08:36 AM

Find the project amusing, do you?

wnycollector · May 4, 2013, 09:09 AM

I would suggest going with an S&K scout mount. A few years ago, I picked up a generic chinese made scout mount and NcStar 2-7 pistol scope for a good price. Suffice to say, neither lasted that long on my 91/30. My rifle now has an S&K mount and a Bushnell 2-6x32 Trophy XLT pistol scope. That scope/mount combo has been in place and held zero for ~2.5 years and at least three spam cans of ammo.

Duzell · May 10, 2013, 09:29 PM

brass stacker with a ncstar long eye relief scope

tobnpr · May 11, 2013, 07:51 PM

C'mon guys... read...
I don't want to use the rear sight base.
The Brass Stacker "Scout" isn't a true Scout rifle- it retains the original rear sight.

A Scout rifle must have an aperture rear sight.

Front sight adapter ring looks good though, might work, I need to check the post height. Thanks.

I love the Mosin platform.... but I can't believe anyone would actually pay nearly $500 for one of those...

wnycollector · May 12, 2013, 12:02 PM

Quote:

The Brass Stacker "Scout" isn't a true Scout rifle- it retains the original rear sight.

A Scout rifle must have an aperture rear sight.

I wonder if there is enough clearance to mount a Mojo rear sight under the Brass Stacker Scout mount?

Duzell · May 14, 2013, 09:49 PM

i payed 109$ for mine , and i like the brass stacker because i still can use irons, so if my scope breaks i can still use my irons effectively

and those rear sight are awesome looking O_O how do the perform ?

May 3, 2013, 09:53 PM	#1
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Mosin-Nagant Scout conversion- suggestions? I've got a stock set aside for another project. Have the collectibles, and a long-range capable modded one. So for something different- I want to put together a "true to Jeff Cooper" one (well, as close as I can get). The 54R is right there with the .308- so I think it's a "go" for an acceptable chambering. Barrel cut/re-crowned to 16". Maybe a bit shorter with a welded-on brake. An unobtrusive, effective brake would definitely soften the bark- except for anyone next to me. Ching sling. All pretty straightforward 'till the sights/optic. What I'd like to have is the following: Sights: Optic Mount: Different idea here. Probably just the ATI pic rail mount, with a rail mounted, fiber optic ghost ring. Then the tricky part- ahead of that, a see-through riser (to use the sight, natch) with another pic rail above to hold a red dot with magnifier. Preferably the rail and riser will be integral, with enough real estate to hold both. Front sight- fiber optic post- something I can silver-solder on to the newly cut barrel. It's a target stock with the comb level with the action, so there's plenty of height for a correct cheek weld. Suggestions for the sights, and a riser/rail? No, I don't want to use the rear sight base for an LER scope mount... __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

May 4, 2013, 12:40 AM	#2
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	Are you going to convert it to semi auto too? __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people.

May 4, 2013, 08:36 AM	#3
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Find the project amusing, do you? __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

May 10, 2013, 09:29 PM	#5
Duzell Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2011 Location: Monterey Posts: 803	brass stacker with a ncstar long eye relief scope __________________ Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. -GW

May 11, 2013, 07:51 PM	#6
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	C'mon guys... read... I don't want to use the rear sight base. The Brass Stacker "Scout" isn't a true Scout rifle- it retains the original rear sight. A Scout rifle must have an aperture rear sight. Front sight adapter ring looks good though, might work, I need to check the post height. Thanks. I love the Mosin platform.... but I can't believe anyone would actually pay nearly $500 for one of those... __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

May 4, 2013, 09:09 AM	#4
wnycollector Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Posts: 1,996	I would suggest going with an S&K scout mount. A few years ago, I picked up a generic chinese made scout mount and NcStar 2-7 pistol scope for a good price. Suffice to say, neither lasted that long on my 91/30. My rifle now has an S&K mount and a Bushnell 2-6x32 Trophy XLT pistol scope. That scope/mount combo has been in place and held zero for ~2.5 years and at least three spam cans of ammo.

May 14, 2013, 09:49 PM	#8
Duzell Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2011 Location: Monterey Posts: 803	i payed 109$ for mine , and i like the brass stacker because i still can use irons, so if my scope breaks i can still use my irons effectively and those rear sight are awesome looking O_O how do the perform ? __________________ Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. -GW