Yesterday I did some shooting. Two of my friends and I did some plinking around. Anyway I took my 1945 M44 Mosin Nagant. We were shooting 180 gr. AP Hungarian ammo. I believe it was a batch from the mid-60's. Well anyway all three of us a decent marksman. I mean nothing to write home about, but nothing terrible. LOL
Anyway long story short, even at 15 and 20 yards we had a heck of a time trying to even group with this Mosin. I mean it was all over the place!!!
Now I can't blame the rifle because I have another friend who is actually pretty damn good with it. I just can't figure out what we were doing wrong. I know 15-20 yards is very short range for that type of firearm. My buds had never shot one so I thought I would let them give it a whirl.
Do you think maybe it was the ammo? The rifle? Any ideas?
Anyway long story short, even at 15 and 20 yards we had a heck of a time trying to even group with this Mosin. I mean it was all over the place!!!
Now I can't blame the rifle because I have another friend who is actually pretty damn good with it. I just can't figure out what we were doing wrong. I know 15-20 yards is very short range for that type of firearm. My buds had never shot one so I thought I would let them give it a whirl.
Do you think maybe it was the ammo? The rifle? Any ideas?