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May 30, 2012, 09:44 AM | #26 |
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Sure a Mosin will take deer
I handload for my Mosin, a 1943 Izchevsk 91/30. I use Varget and Hornady's 150 gr. .312 Interlock soft point. My load chronographs at 2860 FPS and shoots a little over MOA. I plan to hunt elk with it this fall in Northern Idaho. Although it is heavy to carry, I have no concerns about the capability of the cartridge. If a .308 will do the job, so will 7.62X54R.
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May 30, 2012, 10:02 AM | #27 | |
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May 30, 2012, 08:06 PM | #29 |
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With good eyes, and a rest, maybe...but it's still surplus ammo.
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May 30, 2012, 11:39 PM | #30 |
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from what I've noticed with both of my MNs, accuracy is not the greatest but still within the realm of hunting accurate. the sights are a real problem since they are non adjustable up/down so many shooters do not waste the time and money to give them the ability to zero at a specific range. another drawback is that every round I've ever seen in 54R has been full metal jacket or steel core, neither of which is very effective for hunting, yes they will punch a large hole in whatever you shoot but there is little tissue shock from expansion to drop the animal so you will end up having to track them until they bleed out. however if you have a scope and are not afraid of home loading, there is a small amount of brass cased ammo out there for reloading and since the 303 brit has been a popular hunting round among the milsurp enthusiasts, there is a wide selection of 311 caliber soft tip and ballistic tip bullets for home loading. 54r does not lack for the stopping power or accuracy to take an animal past 100 yards there is just a few hurdles for you to clear before you get there. I am currently in the process of sporterizing one of my MNs and intend to see if I can get it up to snuff in time for deer season.
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May 31, 2012, 11:08 AM | #34 |
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Mother Russia deer slayer!!! (I hope...)
I just bought and mounted an NcSTAR 2.75x22mm Scout Scope and Brass Stacker Mosin Nagant 9130 SeeThru Scout Scope Mount Combo on my custom sporterized MN. This was my first day out shooting at 50 yards off a bench. The three shots in the BS were normal right handed shots. I was so impressed that I switched over to lefty shots for the remaining 2 rounds in the magazine... and ruined my group Can't wait to get it to a 100 & 200 yard range Really hoping this scope/mount hold zero over time. Still need to reinstall the original front iron sight.
I'm thinking this gun gun would do great for deer in the 100-200 yard range. I'll let you all know in few months
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May 31, 2012, 11:16 AM | #35 |
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Here she is.
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