To overcome this, the shooter has two options: either “bend” the bolt handle or use a “Scout type” of scope mount. The downside is that a straight bolt will not work with receiver mounted scopes. The straight bolt was used on Mosin-Nagant’s as a means to give a soldier a relatively rapid rate of fire. These rifles were equipped with a bent bolt as found on most modern hunting rifles, unlike the standard Mosin-Nagant which utilizes a straight bolt. These were intended as a soldier’s rifle for long range engagements using open sights, although the Russians fielded some very competent snipers equipped with special versions of the Mosin-Nagant M91 in World War 2. Mounting a scope on a Mosin-Nagant is not as easy as mounting one on most other commercial rifles. These two facts and the legendary ruggedness of the platform, make for an ideal rifle for a budget conscious hunter or shooter. The rifle is chambered in 7.62 X 54 R, a cartridge with similar properties to the American 50-06 Springfield or 308 Winchester, making it ideal for long range hunting and shooting. The Mosin-Nagant rifle is probably the last of the affordable military surplus rifles available in today’s market. Article updated and checked for accuracy in late 2020.
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