Preacherman
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Hi, folks. I could use your advice, please.
I'm busy converting a Mosin-Nagant into a Scout rifle, as I mentioned in this thread. For those who didn't read it, I'll recap my post there:
Any advice on whether or not this is a good idea? Any advice on the best suppressor to use? It's legal enough, as this isn't a semi-auto assault weapon, but the technicalities are where it gets interesting!
Also, I'd appreciate advice on fitting backup iron sights to this thing. Obviously, the original front sight will not be suitable, and the rear sight will be replaced by the Scout scope mount. I'm thinking of attaching something like the XS Sights ghost-ring mount, front and rear, but there may be other options. Whatever I fit will have to be usable with the scope removed, but the scope mount still in place. Any suggestions?
I'm busy converting a Mosin-Nagant into a Scout rifle, as I mentioned in this thread. For those who didn't read it, I'll recap my post there:
Now, I know that the 7.62x54 round produces a humongous muzzle flash from the M44 carbine, and I'm sure I'll have the same problem with this Scout project. I was thinking of putting a .30-caliber flash suppressor on this rifle, to help deal with the problem.I accepted a challenge from a friend to produce a Scout rifle that would take any game in the Lower 48 states for less than $250.00 total expenditure. I began with a Mosin-Nagant ($75, IIRC). I'm doing the stock reduction myself, and will have to pay a gunsmith to shorten the barrel and re-crown it. I'm putting a Scout scope mount in place of the rear sight, and will top it with a 2x or 4x pistol scope with reasonably fine crosshairs. I reckon that my total expenditure should be under $200, much less $250, at that point. I'll then put a Safari Ching Sling on it, and I'll have to see about backup iron sights - I might have to use a sight that can be clipped on to the Scout scope base once the telescopic sight is removed.
Any advice on whether or not this is a good idea? Any advice on the best suppressor to use? It's legal enough, as this isn't a semi-auto assault weapon, but the technicalities are where it gets interesting!
Also, I'd appreciate advice on fitting backup iron sights to this thing. Obviously, the original front sight will not be suitable, and the rear sight will be replaced by the Scout scope mount. I'm thinking of attaching something like the XS Sights ghost-ring mount, front and rear, but there may be other options. Whatever I fit will have to be usable with the scope removed, but the scope mount still in place. Any suggestions?