[dmbeck97]

I didn't have the carbine so it was longer and heavier than yours. My safety was really tight and I didn't think cleaning was much of a problem

[bigdaddy573]

Originally Posted by bamashooter68

I have used my 91/59 carbine mosin to hunt and its lighter than some modern rifles. It has a 20'' barrel. If you cant find quality non corrosive ammo to hunt with its because you didnt look. I can get S&B 180gr for less than $20 a box and its good ammo. The safety is weird but easy to operate, at least on the three I have. If you do shoot corrosive ammo and think its a pain to clean your just lazy. It takes about 2 min. to take 2 screws out, take the bolt out, and run water down the barrel and chamber. After that clean as usual. I have killed deer at 200+ yards with mine, as far as Im concerned its a pretty good hunting rifle for less than $200. Im just sayin.

Different strokes for different folks you enjoy mosins great no problem and if someone is on a strict budget a mosin would make a good deer rifle but I and other folks prefer shorter lighter modern rifles I love my older savage 110 30-06 with a 22" barrel that weights 6 pounds with out the scope on it

[bigdaddy573]

Originally Posted by dmbeck97

I didn't have the carbine so it was longer and heavier than yours. My safety was really tight and I didn't think cleaning was much of a problem

The cleaning comment was for me

[robertb6112]

I'm not trying to say a mosin nagant is better then all guns. I'm just saying I like it better then pump rifles. I found pump rifles awkward. I've shot all Remington pump in .243 and .270. I just didn't care for them. And I would not trade my mosin for one because it's the first rifle I ever owned.

[dmbeck97]

Originally Posted by bigdaddy573

Different strokes for different folks you enjoy mosins great no problem and if someone is on a strict budget a mosin would make a good deer rifle but I and other folks prefer shorter lighter modern rifles I love my older savage 110 30-06 with a 22" barrel that weights 6 pounds with out the scope on it

I actually looked at a savage 110 but the guy backed out of the trade

[robertb6112]

Originally Posted by dmbeck97

The main reasons I traded were mosin was to heavy, to long (hard to maneuver in a deer blind), and it has a weird safety. The 7400 that I got is 5-6''over half the height it has a normal safety and is MUCH lighter. The mosin was a pretty good rifle I have to admit, but it just want very practical for the application I needed it for.

Congrats on the new rifle I cant wait to see the range report.

[dmbeck97]

Originally Posted by robertb6112

Congrats on the new rifle I cant wait to see the range report.

Thanks! I'm looking forward to taking it out to the range to. Any thoughts on what I should name her? Lol

[bigdaddy573]

Originally Posted by dmbeck97

I actually looked at a savage 110 but the guy backed out of the trade

I love mine payed 325 dollars for it and let me tell you it sue earns it name thumper lol

[bigdaddy573]

Originally Posted by robertb6112

I'm not trying to say a mosin nagant is better then all guns. I'm just saying I like it better then pump rifles. I found pump rifles awkward. I've shot all Remington pump in .243 and .270. I just didn't care for them. And I would not trade my mosin for one because it's the first rifle I ever owned.

I agree pump rifles are awkward but it takes time getting to get use to it

[blucoondawg]

Originally Posted by bigdaddy573

I agree pump rifles are awkward but it takes time getting to get use to it

To me they aren't anymore akward than a pump shotgun, they are popular here in the thick wooded areas for deer hunting where a person my need a fast follow up shot, lighter weight and more reliable than an automatic, I haven't seen a jammed pump yet.