Want, Want, Want

I can see one of these in my future. I don't care if it's really practical, or not. I just like it.

My Shoulder Is Sore

Mosins kick like a mule. Shooting 180 grain soft points didn't help any. Going to have to sleep on my left side tonight. I may have to change mine's name from "Frankenmosin" to "Pepe, the little mule" I was thinking of a Russian theme to the upcoming paint/camo work, but it may take on a more western/south of the border theme.

The Frankenmosin

The thought occurred to me that my little 1939 Mosin Nagant isn't its true original self. It is a throw together of parts, much like in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It is also about eight feet tall. So, I'm calling it Frankenmosin (no, FrankenmoSEEN!) for now. Let's see if it turns out to be all phosisticated and whatnot.

Trouble in Archangel Land

This is really disappointing. I may get a look at it tomorrow before it goes back.

The Mosin Archangel Stock

My buddy has posted his preview video. Fingers crossed there will be some range time this week. Not so sure about the weather.

Frankenmosin

It's alive and ready to go (the 1939 Mosin, that is). I have a range trip planned for Wednesday. Pics maybe? Maybe even a youtube video? I don't know. I should also be working with my friend who, hopefully, will be bringing his Mosin and his new Archangel stock.

Stripper Clips In a Mosin Nagant

You have to watch this is if you own a Mosin and use stripper clips. I wish I could get a translation. Watch how smooth his bolt moves (sigh).

Well, it appears blogger and youtube aren't getting along tonight. Do a search for this:
http://youtu.be/8-eXDvCK-vI
or this
Доработка винтовки Мосина (Часть 1)
and you should get there. I hope.

Why, Mosin, Why?

So, when I got home from work this evening a little earlier than normal, the spouse sent me to my room while she worked on a Father's Day gift with the kids. Rather than disappear into another part of the house and waste time, I thought I would run out into the garage and do a little sporterizing.

A Mosin For Every Plan and a Plan for Every Mosin

Thought about installing the scope I bought on the Mosin today, but have decided to wait. I'd like to see how it shoots with just the irons first and then move to all the foolishness to get the scope mounted. Might save me the trouble if it won't group or keyholes or something stupid. So instead I got a 300 lumen light with remote switch installed on the HD rifle. Mark me down for getting something done besides laundry anyway.

All Done

Yard work and other projects are done and the Mosin is all cleaned up. It's a shame it's all force matched. It really is a good looking rifle. Bolt runs good, but could use a little less spring to smooth it out for that first bump. I might trim a coil off of it, but I run it for a while to see how it does. With all the cosmoline out of the bore it has revealed itself as mirror bright and not counterbored. Rifling is a little worn, but not worn out. I'm looking forward to shooting it and giving it a makeover. What a nifty piece of history.

Up To My Elbows

In degreaser and yard work. Pulled the Mosin all apart this morning and got the metal soaking in boiling hot water and degreaser. Then I watched the kid mow the front yard before I mowed the back. Helped the spouse pull a bunch of weeds while the stock is out in the backyard baking in the sun. Ahhh, amateur gardening/gunsmithing. What a good way to spend a Saturday morning.
Up next, scrubbing metal parts and more stock wiping.