J John/az2 New member May 6, 2001 #1 Why does the Mosin-Nagant sniper version rifle have an angled bolt handle, and the standard issue rifle does not? What difference does it make in shooting and working the bolt?
Why does the Mosin-Nagant sniper version rifle have an angled bolt handle, and the standard issue rifle does not? What difference does it make in shooting and working the bolt?
R Rokchukrslave New member May 6, 2001 #2 I am not exactly sure, but my guess would be that if it wasn't bent then you would hit the scope when you tried to cycle it, kinda like the Mausers.
I am not exactly sure, but my guess would be that if it wasn't bent then you would hit the scope when you tried to cycle it, kinda like the Mausers.
J John/az2 New member May 6, 2001 #3 SLAP FOREHEAD! (to myself...) "DUH!" Hehehe...and I thought it might be something more complicated...(insert cheesy grin here)
SLAP FOREHEAD! (to myself...) "DUH!" Hehehe...and I thought it might be something more complicated...(insert cheesy grin here)
