Russia must replace Kalashnikovs with American and French rifles?

Pravda ^ | 17.01.2011 | Sergei Balmasov

[org.whodat]

That has no bearing on which was the best weapon. Russia prevailed in the east because of American help.

[meadsjn]

For Sale - French Rifles - Excellent Condition - Dropped Once; Never Fired

[50mm]

I’m getting one. Why not?

[SwedeBoy2]

“That has no bearing on which was the best weapon.”

The K98 is a very strong action and is well represented and copied by many sporting rifles. That does not necessarily make it a Better Weapon.

The Garand had better sights than the K98 and a Higher Rate of Fire and more Magazine Capacity.

I own a 1917 Sporterized K98 and a Bosnian K98 as well as a very nice Sako which is an exceptional K98 copy.

But, If I had to go into Battle I would Grab my Garand first and My M4 for the light close in work.

[Eaker]

Mosins “talk” in a firm voice.

[NonValueAdded]

"The sitting Russian defense minister is not a military man - this is the problem."

Robertski McNamaraovich?

[org.whodat]

Probably true, but the post was about a sniper weapon, the draw back of the grand is the same as most autos. I have a 25-06 sako myself, a beautiful thing. Also have. 220 swift on a Springfield action. Both are fine rifles. But the M 14 is a better weapon for military work the best sniper in the world used one..

[JoeProBono]

[JoeProBono]

Top to bottom: Mosin-Nagants 1891, 91/30, 1938, 1939 (Sako), and 1944.

[JoeProBono]

[Eaker]

I would recommend a firm grip on that ‘lil feller!

[JoeProBono]

My 8 year old son shoots Mosin Nagant 7.62x54r for 1st time

[Godebert]

Here is my oldest M91. 1893 dated Sestroryetsk arsenal. Two peice Finnish spliced stock.

[JoeProBono]

Now that’s a piece of work!

[deoetdoctrinae]

That’s a beauty! Over a century old, and I’ll bet it still shoots just fine. It makes my 1942 Izhevsk 91/30 seem like just a young whippersnapper.

[MileHi]

I guess they never even considered a turned down bolt?

Long live the M38 Swede!

[deoetdoctrinae]

Is verry gud weapon, da?

[GAB-1955]

They did, but most American help was “software” such as rations, trucks, uniforms, and locomotives, which enabled the Soviets to focus on weapons production. (Though they liked the P-39 Aircobra).

[shibumi]

Especially handy in situations where you have to...

"Shoot through him."

[JoeProBono]