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Eleanors38

(18,318 posts) Fri Feb 7, 2014, 12:53 AM Feb 2014

Mosin-Nagants in 7.62 x 54R: How good a hunting rifle? [View all]

Cabela's has this Mosin Nagant from "Russian Surplus" for sale in the Austin area. It goes for $149.99, and is described as in "excellent condition," although that may be ad. hype and not NRA rated. It is accompanied by Herter's ammo for $10.99/box.

Is this a good deer rifle? Are there periods when the rifle's quality dropped off? What are the prospects for continued ammo availability? Is it a decent target rifle? Is the posted price reasonable? What should I watch out for? Does Cabela's stand by the rifle?

Thanks for your input.

E38

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Mosin-Nagants in 7.62 x 54R: How good a hunting rifle? [View all] Eleanors38 Feb 2014 OP

If I remember correctly, it would not be one of my hunting choices. ManiacJoe Feb 2014 #1

The MN accuracy does improve with the bayonet mounted. oneshooter Feb 2014 #3

My shooting range made me fold my bayonet back down when i tried shooting with it deployed.. EX500rider Oct 2014 #10

mosin nagant rafeh1 Feb 2014 #2

For the money you can't do any better tularetom Feb 2014 #4

The 54R: Valakut Apr 2014 #5

Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll hold off on getting one, Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #6

Another view about purchasing a Ruger bolt 22 Valakut Apr 2014 #7

I generally follow the advice you gave, as I rarely hunt from a stand... Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #8

I agree with everything valakut said. Brown Coat Apr 2014 #9