1. See if you can find some 7.62x54r hollow core ammo. It has the same full load as the light ball, but for some reason doesn't kick as bad. (Probably lighter bullet=less pressure!) My m44 does fine with either, but the hollow core is more fun! Light ball is usually 140-150 gr. rounds.
The 7.62x54r hollow core ammo kicks less because it only has a 44.8 gr round.
Check out this link about 3/4 way down the page, number 013.
http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinAmmo.htm
The Ammo I keep seeing is all "corrosive" unless you want to pay out the nose for new 7.62 54r from the big suppliers.
Don't worry about "corrosive" ammo, just clean your gun like in this link and your good to go.
http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting/corrosive/index.asp
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