Methods of Shooting Mosins & Other C&R Rifles

Cosmoline · December 7, 2008, 05:28 PM

This has been a frequent topic over the years, and I thought we might share some techniques on shooting C&R rifles. The short and straight bolt handles often generate puzzlement from those use to curved bolts handles.

I've developed two methods for my Mosins. The first is used prone or at a rest, when the left hand is relatively free. The left hand works the bolt and the cheek weld maintained. The pinky finger needs to be kept straight to avoid getting pinched between the handle base and the receiver, but you'll figure that out quick. Here is a demonstration video with my Tikka M91:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APHj5GIAGdw

The second is used off hand or when the barrel is otherwise not supported. It is faster, but obviously without the rest it isn't as accurate. The palm of the hand and thumb are used to cycle, and the arm moves as a whole not just the wrist. This gives the major muscles a chance to come into play and resolves some of the stubborn bolt issues. :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pvQ72x8oCs

RamSlammer · December 8, 2008, 02:19 PM

Looks great. You just left out the part about pounding the bolt with a rubber mallet when it sticks.

gandog56 · December 8, 2008, 03:43 PM

None of mine stick anymore. Even though I still have some of that green lacquered Czech Silvertip.

Cosmoline · December 9, 2008, 02:54 AM

I've never had a sticky Finn.

December 7, 2008, 05:28 PM	#1
Cosmoline Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2000 Posts: 1,080	Methods of Shooting Mosins & Other C&R Rifles This has been a frequent topic over the years, and I thought we might share some techniques on shooting C&R rifles. The short and straight bolt handles often generate puzzlement from those use to curved bolts handles. I've developed two methods for my Mosins. The first is used prone or at a rest, when the left hand is relatively free. The left hand works the bolt and the cheek weld maintained. The pinky finger needs to be kept straight to avoid getting pinched between the handle base and the receiver, but you'll figure that out quick. Here is a demonstration video with my Tikka M91: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APHj5GIAGdw The second is used off hand or when the barrel is otherwise not supported. It is faster, but obviously without the rest it isn't as accurate. The palm of the hand and thumb are used to cycle, and the arm moves as a whole not just the wrist. This gives the major muscles a chance to come into play and resolves some of the stubborn bolt issues. : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pvQ72x8oCs __________________ "Know that the pistol has no value, we practically don't use it. We need grenades, rifles, machine guns, and explosives." Mordechai Anielewicz, April 23, 1943

December 8, 2008, 03:43 PM	#3
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 979	None of mine stick anymore. Even though I still have some of that green lacquered Czech Silvertip. __________________ Some people think I'm paranoid because I have guns. If I have guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

December 9, 2008, 02:54 AM	#4
Cosmoline Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2000 Posts: 1,080	I've never had a sticky Finn. __________________ "Know that the pistol has no value, we practically don't use it. We need grenades, rifles, machine guns, and explosives." Mordechai Anielewicz, April 23, 1943

December 8, 2008, 02:19 PM	#2
RamSlammer Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 722	Looks great. You just left out the part about pounding the bolt with a rubber mallet when it sticks.