It can be overwhelming for a survivalist to choose a rifle when there are so many nice ones to choose from. Ideally, you will find a model that meets all your needs, something that helps you hunt for food, and strong enough to withstands less than ideal situations.
If you're on a tight budget, it may be difficult to find a rifle that meets all your needs. There is one particular rifle that just may surpass your expectations.
You're about to learn more about the Russian Mosin Nagant, a battle rifle that's been around for a long time and it still proves comparable to newer or more expensive models.
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f**k yeah!
They used to 100 …
Not sure if you can get these for a hundred anymore. I see the at 250-350.00
Anthony Rogers that’s the rifle I have
I had one of these when I was 18. Sold it because I was very young and doing stupid kid$#%&!@* Am 41 now and still kicking myself in the$#%&!@*
Has a sharp recoil, but very accurate.
I love mine, it’s a great rifle. I got it a few years back for around a $125 out the door. If you’re looking for a tough and reliable bolt action I would highly recommend it. The shitty thing is I don’t think you can find them quite that cheap anymore.
Yep
I had one I boight for $100 at big 5. It was a damn good rifle.
Whoa! Dude that is pretty bad$#%&!@* I didn’t realize they could be tricked quite that much. Very cool$#%&!@*
Mine shoots beautifully
I have a few. 2 M91/30’s and an M44. My M44 was $150 10 years ago and the 91/30’s I bought for $100 or less a few years ago. Don’t think you’ll get them today at those prices.
Great gun, absolutely not 100 dollars. The Obama administration put trade embargoes in place with Russia, you have to be moderately lucky and very determined to find a mosin for less than 200 now. As it is a Russian weapon, it isn’t very modifiable, but that isn’t a concern for me. Especially a scope mount will be a pain. Some say their Mosin isn’t very accurate, but I’ve used several and so long as no idiot has chopped half the barrel off its good out to 800 yards. Careful of the muzzle flash, especially on the milsurp ammo. Wildfires have undoubtedly been started by that.
Trevor Prueitt
I have two , great rifles
The M91/30
Pro’s: the ammunition is a good balence between projectile and powder. The longer barrel length does offer more accurate shots. The simple bolt removal and break down. The long firing pin. Easy to clean.
Con’s: laminated stock glares too much. The gun was not made for a conventional scope mount. Headspace issues. The M91/31 shoots up and to the left naturally since the bayonet was made to be on the rifle when it was shooting. However, it accurately shoots in the same up and left pattern. Can be unwieldy short range. Bear ammo can make this a monster to clean. Winchester or Slovakian ammo much better.
Suggested modifications:
Black synthetic stock with a possible pistol grip feature in stock. Or a simple synthetic stock. Pay attention to the details on what kind you get, and see how much modification you might have to do to get a particular synthetic stock to fit.
I like it’s price, but if you want this for hunting, have the Headspace checked before purchase. I lean to liking Springfield 308 American with the longer 26in barrel. But for a cheap gun, this nearly has the same attributes. According to balistics, the only rifle that can out distance the M91/30 is a 7mm. I don’t like 7mm due to the fact that near then of the M91/30 I can still kill, where as the 7mm can not give me that. (And yes, if you are shooting that far, sorta careless, really).
Lastly, one of the largest of the 30 caliber family at a hefty 7.62 x 54mmr, its bulkier than a 30-06, and slightly more so than a 308. I will NOT see this rifle “sporterized” like I’ve seen done to a 1944 K-98. It looks repulsive. If you need close range, go with an AK-47 semi. Do some research and you’ll find semi autos that fire the same ammo as the M91/30. Practical ammo for all your guns being the same size would mean less fear of taking the wrong ammo in a hurried situation.
Love my Mosin
There are plenty already stateside to be had.
Brian Anthony no such thing as enough
Like prolly the only rifle that isnt a paintball gun or slingshot under 100 dollars you can buy
What do you think about this Lance Pfeifer?
Whoever wrote this (16 hours ago) knows ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about the gun world! There was a time when you could buy these for $100 but that was years ago. These days, they’re $200-250. There are plenty of better choices in that budget price range. This just makes me wonder if ALL OF YOUR ADVICE is years out of date 🙁
Price is definitely wrong they haven’t been that low in a while
Few years back you could get a solid one for 100 bucks and a can of 440 surplus rounds for just a few bucks more. Those days seem to be gone. Glad I got mine when I did.
You can’t get anything nice for under a 100
My Dad used to have one of these. Not sure who has it now.
Where do you find them?
I gave ninety for German Mauser years ago. Absolutely love it.
Junk, you can go into just about any pawn shop and pick up a 700 for next to nothing that is a thousand times better.
I have a couple of those and they are great
Where is this
Not that practical…I love my Mossins but I would recommend something a bit smaller
It is. For the price you get the best all around rifle. Mind you its is not the best in anything except maybe reliability, but it is affordable, accurate enough, reliable enough, powerful enough. It makes it good in all aspects but doesn’t exceed in any. I have 3 and they are all reliable, accurate as hell and affordable. I would advise anyone on the fence of gettinh one to go ahead, for the price, you more than likely won’t get let down. The Soviets used the hell out of it for a reason.
I’d love to get my hands on one
I have one and I definately recommend it. I love mine!
Good gone I am on page $75.00 six years ago for it accurate and efficient. By the hex head if you can find a better quality
Sorry I meant good gun.
Still by far in my mind the most fun to shoot. I love mine and will never part with it.
Jesus Ramirez
Good luck finding a mosin for $100 anymore, 8 years ago yeah
Um ok they are reliable and pretty. Accurate
Yeah Mike, like you wouldn’t know. Lol
Last I checked they were 219$ at the local big5
Price has gone up but so have rifles still a great rifle when priced lower than all other rifles.
Yes they need to up date it. They average 250
My dad got a hex at big 5 for 180$ like 3 years ago… And we live in California
I bought one at Roses in 1995 for $42 . It is very accurate. Non corrosive ammo is a little pricey. If you don’t mind cleaning it after shooting practice, buy the corrosive ammo. It is very affordable.
Good luck finding a Mosin or any other mil-surp rifle for under $250.
Had one 40 years ago. Wish I’d have kept it.
Shot a few “crap sticks”, glad I don’t own one. Always hear how accurate they are, never seems to be accurate at the range, regardless of shooter.
Save your money, buy a real rifle…