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No theire safe to use. But you should keep the load`s on the mild side and not try to get as much out of them as you could with a modern rifle or with an action built before 1939 or after 1955. Gratulations on your buy. not many of them left I hear, not around here Scandinavia anyway.

Hex is older. Think they switched to the round style to save production costs back in the 30s? I don't have the exact date. Once in a while you'll get one made for the czar by Remington or Westinghouse, but those will bring a premium (and full well look like they have been dragged through 2 world wars). Have fun.

It has always been my understanding that the Spanish loaded their version of the 7.62x51 NATO to pretty mild pressures. I guess they were as unsure of the strength of a Mdl. 93 Mauser in 7.62 as I am. There may be some truth to it, I'm not sure. HD1

Had mine out with me hunting last weekend, she sat in my stand, but didn't see anything within the limits I set for taking a shot with mine. Found that 19.0 grains of A 2400 shoots to POA with the 310 grain Lee, and should give about .44 Mag ballistics.

also SARCO.

If I remember correctly there are several different mags depending which Enfield No. you have. There's a vendor that shows at out gun shows who has tables of magazines. I got an extra No.4 Mk1 from him several years ago. Next show is Fargo ND January 2-3.

J&G have been in business for years in Prescott, Az. Many a tire has been worn down between here and there buying/selling firearms and accessories. As stated, the M-N rifles look like you could use them for axe handles to split firewood (my favorite expressed usage for the two I have is potential tomato stakes!), but must admit, the 7.62x54R cartridge is almost akin to a .308 Win or low powered 30-06. The rifles CAN be pretty accurate,...

Quote: Originally Posted by WVcoalhauler I was checking out Shotgun News and ran across an add for a company called JG Sales. They have the Mosin Nagant 91/30 rifles for 79.95. I love the looks of these. Is this a joke? I know they aren't overly expensive for the most part. They have good reviews on the site, but I want someones opinion I can trust. You folks on here have yet to steer me wrong. Should I stay away from these?...

The MNs are a bargain at the price. Yes, they are of an obsolete design, long and clunky-looking for the modern shooter, but they are strong, reliable, and durable in the extreme. Most of the arsenal-refinished rifles on the market have at least Very Good bores -- my two, a 91/30 and a M38, have beautiful pristine bores, and with Bulgarian Heavy Ball surplus ammo or new Sellier& Bellot soft point ammo both will shoot 2" groups...

I think I may get one. For some reason I think they're great looking. Hex or round barrell? Which would be best?