To better equip your Mosin Nagant for modern hunting and shooting, another quick and easy improvement can be made by replacing the stock with a Boyds Hardwood. The Boyds Prairie Hunter model can be a great replacement stock for any Mosin Nagant.
Full Answer
Is your Mosin Nagant worth money?
If you're after a gritty, dependable and historic rifle that can stand up to the worst of what the world throws at it, then yes, the Mosin-Nagant is worth every penny. Why The Mosin Nagant Is Still Worth Opening Your Wallet For: History; Accuracy; Durability; Aftermarket Upgrades; Economy; A Mosin-Nagant north of $1,000 … don’t make me scoff.
How accurate is a rusted Mosin Nagant?
The Mosin Nagant is capable of surprising accuracy. While it may never be a Remington Special purpose rifle accurate, the Mosin can outshoot most shooters. There is plenty of evidence and actual occurrences of Mosin’s being used at a thousand yards by dedicated Mosinites and extremely capable shooters.
Is the Mosin Nagant still usable for war?
Mosin–Nagant rifles and carbines saw service on many fronts of the Cold War, from Korea and Vietnam to Afghanistan and along the Iron Curtain in Europe. They were kept not only as reserve stockpiles, but front-line infantry weapons as well. Finland was still producing the M39 Mosin–Nagant in small numbers as late as 1973
Is the Mosin Nagant a good deer rifle?
The mosin has enough firepower and can have the accuracy to be a great deer gun but it's highly unlikely to beat out any of the budget rifles from savage, ruger , or weatherby. Those rifles are ready to go out of the box and cost a little more than 500.00.
Why Change the Mosin Nagant Stock?
I’ve mentioned Mosin Stocks tend to be quite ugly, so basic appearance levels are one good reason. Another is if you plan to field the Mosin, use for hunting or hiking, you may want to protect the original wood from the elements. Since most Mosin Nagant stocks are drop-in they require no permanent modifications.
Mosin Stock Options
So we’ve covered the reasons why to change your stock, and what you can gain from it. Talking about all that is nice, but I wouldn’t leave you hanging without providing a few examples. The models I’ve chosen have a good reputation and do fulfill a large variety of the reasons we listed for changing your stock in the first place.
Be Unique and Customize
Of the best things about buying a Mosin Nagant is the ability to customize the rifle. An enthusiast can take a hundred and fifty dollar rifle and turn it into nearly anything they desire, as long as it’s chambered in 7.62 x 54R. You can mix, match, and morph your Mosin Nagant into nearly anything.
KPYK (Crook) Chassis
When it comes to Mosin-Nagant stocks, chassis options aren't the norm. This makes Crook's a gem.
ATI Monte Carlo Stock
A traditional hunting style stock for the Mosin-Nagant, ATI's Monte Carlo is effective and affordable.
Pro Mag Archangel
Of all aftermarket Mosin-Nagant stocks, the Archangle might be one of the best choices for a precision build.
Boyds At-One
Boyd's At One stock is a solid choice for any rifle, but brings out the best in a Mosin-Nagant.
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History of the Mosin Nagant
The Mosin Nagant is a Russian bolt action rifle that was first produced in 1891. It has made its way to the United States in mass numbers through international arms dealers after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Upgrades for a Mosin Nagant
As a military surplus rifle, there are a lot of Mosin Nagants on the market today. There’s a couple easy enhancements you can make to your Mosin that will improve its functionality and accuracy while allowing you to maintain its historic integrity.