Grey Ghost

Using Sellier & Bellot SP 180gr. Last time I has this one out at the range I was shooting 1 inch groups at 100 yards without the scope. Going out again tommarow with the scope. Hoping to do better. More pictures and info here: My Webpage

[attachmentid=32] After a few years of looking at Original Mosin Nagant snipers and the prices. I decided to do something different. The rifle is excellent for long distance shooting. WW2 optics are poor compared to the modern scopes like the POSP. 8x42mm I started out with a M91/30 Izhevsk dated 1944, Ex sniper. I found on Auction Arms for $45 including postage.

I have bought 4 mosins from IO. No complaints.

[attachmentid=30] My stock was covered with shellac, which seems to flake off every time the rifle is disassembled. I decided to remove the shellac. This was done by removing all the metal parts that can be removed. And a can of Easy Off Oven Cleaner. Very simple and works excellent. Follow these steps: 1. Find a shaded area outside. 2. Use something to set the stock on. 3. Spray a nice thick coat of oven cleaner on all the wood. 4. Wait about 15 mins and then hose off with water. Garden hose with some sort of spray nozzle works great. You can see all the old finish rinsing away. You might need to do steps 3 and 4 several times. 5. Be sure you rinse all the oven cleaner off. 6. Allow the stock to dry over night. 7. Now very lightly sand, I used 180 grit. Then followed with fine steel wool. 8. Blow off all the dust. 9. I used Orange oil. After about 5 coats you will notice a beautiful stock color appearing. Be sure to coat the inside also.