HisStigness
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I have a 1930 tula with the octagonal receiver (I have never understood why people call it "hex"). It is easily capable of hitting a stationary clay pigeon at 100 yards with cheap steel cased ammo. I haven't handloaded for it because the ammo is cheap and I can't find any 7.62x54R brass. I haven't mounted a scope to mine but I know they make mounts for long eye relief scopes that mount on the rear sight base. They also have wrap around mounts, but they also require a bent bolt handle to function. As others have said, I urge you to not make any permanent modifications as the tula models aren't as common, and I'd hate to see another butchered pre WWII rifle the next time I walk into my LGS.