Mosin Nagant scope?

militant · April 6, 2013, 10:34 AM

I decided to put a scope rail on my M91. The rail I installed was one that replaces the rear sight. Can I use a regular scope with this or do I have to get a pistol scope? Also, I'm trying to keep this on a budget so I'm not trying to buy a scope worth 10x what the rifle is. What do you reccomend?

tahunua001 · April 6, 2013, 11:27 AM

a regular hunting scope will not work. that type of scope mount is a scout style mount meaning you need a long eye relief scout style scope to go along with it. it doesn't have to be a pistol scope as even those require a very specific distance from your eyes. just look around for a long eye relief rifle scope, they are actually pretty nice, I don't know if you'll be able to find one in 10X or bigger as the way I understand it the scout concept calls for a low to medium zoom scope but you may get lucky.

Tempest 455 · April 6, 2013, 06:12 PM

"Rock Solid" scope mount for Mosin.

wnycollector · April 6, 2013, 08:48 PM

I went with a cheap (NcStar 2-7x32 pistol) scope when I scoped my 91/30. After ~60 rounds the scope and mount would not hold zero

Now I have an S&K mount and a Bushnell 2-6x32 trophy xlt pistol scope. That combo has held zero for 1000+ rounds. That combo is not cheap (~$275) is more than my mosin is worth, but I have old eyes and LOTS of 7.62x54 ammo to shoot.

Mauser8mm · April 6, 2013, 09:12 PM

Burris Scout 2.75x20- $249

http://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-2...ut-scopes.html

Weaver Classic Scout Scope 4x28- $194

http://www.opticsplanet.com/weaver-r...ng-849417.html

Leupold FX-II Scout Scope 2.5x28- $299

http://www.opticsplanet.com/custom-l...fle-scope.html

April 6, 2013, 10:34 AM	#1
militant Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2012 Location: USA Posts: 519	Mosin Nagant scope? I decided to put a scope rail on my M91. The rail I installed was one that replaces the rear sight. Can I use a regular scope with this or do I have to get a pistol scope? Also, I'm trying to keep this on a budget so I'm not trying to buy a scope worth 10x what the rifle is. What do you reccomend? __________________ A hit with a .22 is better than a miss with a .44

April 6, 2013, 11:27 AM	#2
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	a regular hunting scope will not work. that type of scope mount is a scout style mount meaning you need a long eye relief scout style scope to go along with it. it doesn't have to be a pistol scope as even those require a very specific distance from your eyes. just look around for a long eye relief rifle scope, they are actually pretty nice, I don't know if you'll be able to find one in 10X or bigger as the way I understand it the scout concept calls for a low to medium zoom scope but you may get lucky. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

April 6, 2013, 09:12 PM	#5
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	Burris Scout 2.75x20- $249 http://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-2...ut-scopes.html Weaver Classic Scout Scope 4x28- $194 http://www.opticsplanet.com/weaver-r...ng-849417.html Leupold FX-II Scout Scope 2.5x28- $299 http://www.opticsplanet.com/custom-l...fle-scope.html __________________ Criminals obey gun laws in the same way politicians follow their oaths to office - Anonymous It's better to be silent and called a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt

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April 6, 2013, 06:12 PM	#3
Tempest 455 Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2011 Location: TN Posts: 118	"Rock Solid" scope mount for Mosin.

April 6, 2013, 08:48 PM	#4
wnycollector Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Posts: 1,996	I went with a cheap (NcStar 2-7x32 pistol) scope when I scoped my 91/30. After ~60 rounds the scope and mount would not hold zero Now I have an S&K mount and a Bushnell 2-6x32 trophy xlt pistol scope. That combo has held zero for 1000+ rounds. That combo is not cheap (~$275) is more than my mosin is worth, but I have old eyes and LOTS of 7.62x54 ammo to shoot.