Mossin Nagant Carbine as a survival rifle?

[Satanta]

ok...got one. It's been 'Sporterizes'...meaning the bayo lug was removed proffesionally and the forearm stock was shortened so it looks more like your average bolt action hunting rifle.

Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet...being that I top in at 135 to 140 and am 5'5" the metal buttstock plate gives me the heebie-jeebies.

Now-some freinds on another board that I post on where I asked about spending close to $800 for a Bushmaster Dissapator say I should just stick with the Nagant.

Seeing that I have some major problems as far as physical goes [check my petition for more info and sign the darn thing!] I'm still trying to digure the best route to go-spend the $800 for the Bushmaster and keep the Nagant as a long range shooter or have some mods done to the Nagant and go with it?

What mods to consider for the Nagant?

Also-the bolt wiggles a little...not much and it doesn't come unlocked...but not having shot it yet.........

Is the 'wiggle' normal or should I have the weapon checked out?


What about mods to it?

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[Hammy]

Congratulations on your new Nagant. I have several that I have scoped and the accuracy is very good and it comes close to a 30.06 in the power department. As far as mods go, It will always be a 5 shot bolt action with not much room for improvement. The actions are a little sloppy but are actually very rugged. If you have concerns, have the headspace checked. As far as an "EBR", take a look at the Romanian SKS's. They can still be had for less than $200.00 and are one of the best deals going these days.