M91/30 Range Report!

[jonathon]

Just got done putting 50 rounds of Polish light ball through my recently aquired 91/30!

Firstly, this ammo is good stuff! Cheap from aimsurplus.com to. shot from 1 end of the property to the other, was about 100 yards. First shot, nailed the bottle full of water first hit! Noticed right off this ammo didn't kick that hard.

One bad thing: Bolt stuck. I knew it was safe, as this rifle HAD been headspaced and did excellent with a no go gauge. When I looked at the casing, I sould see the GOUGE this bur made on it, even shaved off metal off a STEEL CASING.

So I had to head inside, and file down the bur that is in the chamber. I guess I'd never noticed this, but when I stuck my pinky in the chamber, the thing was sharp and rough! Didn't take much filing, but I think it confirms the fact that this rifle was unissued, and was only shot by the guy I got it from(also explains why I got such a beautiful rifle for so cheap to I think).

Anyways, I ran back outside, and fired off 49 more shots without an issue. The action on this rifle is pretty smooth compared to my other Mosin, and this bad boy is ACCURATE!

Anyways, I'm happy with her :) Gotta think of a name now... ;)

[Fingolfin]

Awesome, I might have to try some of that light ball. The 209 grainers I been thumping out my M44 wear my shoulder down pretty quick.

[jonathon]

Out of the M44 the light ball is not much harder kicking than an SKS. In the 91/30, it's about the same.

After shooting mostly S&B 180gr JSP's, it was like shooting a pop gun ;f

[kf4zra]

you should try some of that 46gr hollow core ammo. i only have a handful left. it was really cool stuff before it dried up.

literally no kick at all, but still has that pleasing BOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!

[fowler]

Most shoot 3"-4" at 100 yds,sum alot better.

[jack19512]

Posted by kf4zra

"you should try some of that 46gr hollow core ammo. i only have a handful left. it was really cool stuff before it dried up."





I have 2 cases of the 46 GR. ammo left. It is really pleasant to shoot. I think they called it practice ammo. One of my 91/30's really likes it. I had noticed I haven't seen it for sale for a while now.