A Mosin-Nagant 1891/30 the ammo is less $
Agreed. 7.62 X 54R- You can buy it fairly cheap. It’s gone up a bit since Bambi grabbed the throne, but you can still get it at a reasonable price. I like the carbine, but the long gun is fine also.
Amazing you should say that; I have one, and the damned thing will drive tacks, with open sights, no less.
I purchase my first Mosin this past weekend. It's a 1942 91/30 made in the Izhevsk factory. It cost $100 out the door with accessories.
I also picked up two spam cans of surplus ammo. It's got copper washed steel case, steel core light ball, FMJ made in Bulgaria 440 rounds per can. I paid $160 out the door for both, including the can opened for the spam cans.
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