Josh Smith
Moderator
Gunplummer said:The original post asked about using a Moisin Nagant to make a cheap sporter. I am not the one that started dishing out BS about the history of them. That is a pretty poor resume for spreading information about Russian rifles. One would never know it was the same person writing the first post and the last couple. As I thought, you have absolutely no experience with guns.The only redeeming point is you owe up to it. It is ridicules to put a Russian rifle in the same class as a 98' Mauser or .303 British when it comes to cheap deer guns, if you stick with open sights. The Mauser and .303 at least have a safety you don't have to fight with. So do the Carcano and Arisaka. The Mauser and Arisaka are easily scoped, and the Carcano is easily side mounted and you can bend the bolt enough to clear it. The Arisaka safety will work fine with the scope over the bore, but needs a bolt welded on for length. Russian guns? As is, they are usable. Been there. Done that. Build a CHEAP sporter? No. Stop whining because other people think you have junk. I collected Arisakas for years. I collected long and recurve bows. Talk about being looked down on. When I moved to a smaller place, I consigned it all to a major Auction House. I laughed all the way to the bank.
You don't like the Mosin, and you therefore cannot seem to accept that others might.
I don't have any issue with your views other than your ego leading you to insist that I know nothing.
Now you start personal attacks instead of backing up your contentions with facts.
You seem to think that others should take your opinion as gospel. That's the main issue I hold in contempt.
You accuse me of rudeness, and yet, you come across as quite pompous.
How about facts? Show me why the Mosin is inferior. WHY?
Josh