dirtyjim Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 i picked up a new howa 375 ruger barrel for next to nothing a while back and finally got around to doing something with it. i cut off the chamber then threaded it for a mosin. it will end up being a 9.5x54R. to cut the chamber i'll use a 7.62x54r reamer with a 375 pilot then use a 375 neck & throat reamer to finish it. norma brass necked up real easy. the barrel came out to 20 1/2" and is very light for a 375. i have a couple of old weaver k2.5 scopes that should be about right for it. 9.5x54R dummy round with a 300grain rn next to a 7.62x54r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I bet that's gonna punch on both ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdm1962 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 That's going to be real cool. I am been thinking of something to do with a Mosin Nagant if I found one at the right price. Could you post a picture of what you did with the bolt handle? Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojelio Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 That's a very interesting project. Keep us updated on any feeding alterations you had to make and how it shoots. Thanks, Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyjim Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 the bolt handle thats on it right now isn't the one thats going on it, it just held the rifle at a better angle for pictures. i'll more than likely put a butter knife handle on it or move the handle to the rear and weld on a oberndorf mauser style handle. i still need to do a little bit of tweaking to the magazine and to the receiver to make it feed. the magazine is about .030 to narrow at the front, i'll either file .015 per side or just spread it apart a little since it doesn't have to be opened up very much. the magazine opening in the receiver needs to be opened by the same amount. i'll show some pics of the receiver and magazine mods as the come together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGRWJB Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 The Finns are not allowed to use 7.62x54r for hunting so they used 9.3x54R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRegner Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I've heard of guys rechambering Mosins for 45/70, but I think I like your idea better. I'm interested in seeing your finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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