[Greysard]

Serious question from someone totally ignorant of these MNs. Are they actually worth $150? I have read some horror stories. Then again, some seem to like them.

It all depends on which end of the barrel you are at. I don't own such a rifle, but those $150 buy you a lot of muzzle energy. A 7.62×54 cartridge is quite powerful - too powerful for most soldiers in the 20th century, actually. But snipers used it very effectively.

(Mosin–Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper model shown.)

[RandallFlagg]

Heh! The gal on the right looks a bit like Maggie from The Walking Dead.