Why should I not get a Big 5 Mosin?

[John Browning]

It seems that for $99, it is hard to lose on a 91/30 from Big 5, but I haven't looked at them. How are these doing for those of you who bought them? Anything to look for?

[tankerman]

Because it will 'ding up' all the other nice guns in your safe.

[Bug Splat]

i've often asked myself the same question. One of these days i'm going to have to pick one up.

[Beetle Bailey]

Just check for overall condition, especially the barrel. And make sure the bolt matches. There are still a lot of them in excellent refinished condition so no need to settle for a dog. Don't be afraid to walk away if the rifle doesn't "grab you."

A mosin always gets packed when I am going to a BLM shoot.

BTW, if you don't want it to ding up your other guns in the safe, use a gun sock.

[joemama]

I got mine when they dropped down to 74.99, paid $105 total. If you want to add a cheap reliable rifle to your collection I recommend it.

[StevieC]

you should get the 44... kicks like a mule, plus you can use it to start the campfire

[Crazed_SS]

because the two I got are terribly innacurate

[torsf]

If you don't have a C&R FFL, then I think you're crazy to not pick one up. If you have a C&R, you have no excuse to not order one online.

For ~$250 or less, you can have a rifle & a ton of ammo. If plinking with a .22 doesn't do it for you, I don't think there is a cheaper way to enjoy shooting.

If the one on display doesn't suit your fancy, ask for one from the back.

[johnthomas]

I was at big 5 today, a man and his son was looking at a 91/30. I own 5 Mosin's. I told him this was one of the best I have seen. I also asked the clerk what comes with it. Sling, bayonet, tool and ammo case. 99 bucks plus tax and fee's. Still not bad. I gave him some sites to look at on-line, explained corrosive ammo to him and about cleaning the weapon. When my son and I left, they were doing the paper work. Most of the people that don't like Mosin Nagant rifle's and carbine's, don't even own one.

[tankerman]

Most of the people that don't like Mosin Nagant rifle's and carbine's, don't even own one.

...and don't want to own one either.

[tombinghamthegreat]

Not to many reliable bolt action rifles in the market for 80 dollars, so buy one. As a comparison the price of an iphone is about 3 to 4 times more. This like the 10/22 ruger should be in everyone's collection.

[johnthomas]

...and don't want to own one either.

Just curious, why not? Cheap to buy, cheap to shoot, plenty of parts, easy to repair. Did you have a bad experience with one?

[gunn]

I agree about the C&R... but I haven't gotten around to buying a brace of Mosins yet.

Why pay $99+TAX+$25 DROS when you can pay $30 for a C&R and buy them for $79+shipping online?

[sevensix2x51]

Just curious, why not? Cheap to buy, cheap to shoot, plenty of parts, easy to repair. Did you have a bad experience with one?

i got one from big 5 several years ago, the bore looked fine, no major problems with the rifle, it seemed. it could not hit paper at 50yd. it was ridiculous. ill never buy another one. there's still a bad taste associated with them for me.

[nrakid88]

i got one from big 5 several years ago, the bore looked fine, no major problems with the rifle, it seemed. it could not hit paper at 50yd. it was ridiculous. ill never buy another one. there's still a bad taste associated with them for me.

Wow, thats amazing. I am thinking of getting another. I can hit a steel sized pig all day at three hundred yards... that is untill my shoulder has had enough.