Scope on a Mosin 91/30

[eightmd]

So a friend and I are going to pickup some cheap Mosins for shooters. He wants to put a scope on it and I found this article

http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=1675

which talks about using this mount

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/MGR-342

and cutting and tapping the bolt to turn it down.

That seems like a hassle. Would it be easier to find a turned down bold and headspace it? Is that hard or not possible?

What have other people done that have put scopes on their 91/30s?
Thanks for any info.

[LCU1670]

google

I made pu and pe snipers, I Googled and found guys who sold bent bolts.

[kouye]

I use a pistol scope on a Brass Stacker mount that uses the holes for the 2 pins in the rear site for mounting. It also is a see-through so you can still use the iron sights to 100 yards.

I also just picked up a UTG/Lepers 3/8" dovetail mount that will work if you remove the rear sight completely. I haven't used it yet, but the issue I ran into already is that it is too long and I'll have to either move the handguard forward and hold it on with a tie wrap or modify one to be shorter by about an inch. I am also not sure how well it will hold as it just uses 3 screws to clamp it down to the dovetail.

In both cases though I use a Weaver 2.5-8x28mm pistol scope as a scout scope. It has a long enough eye relief to make it work well. You just have to get used to using a scout scope but you don't have to deal with bent bolts and you don't have to worry about the scope getting in the way of loading with stripper clips.

[Norcal454SS]

Check out this link... I describe how to install a scout scope on a 91/30. I've done this on two Mosins and like this setup, plus it's inexpensive.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=575725&highlight=norcal454ss

http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k307/norcal454ss/Mosin%20Nagant%209130%201931%20Tula%20Hex/

[6mmintl]

The ati mod is the cheapest andeasiest way to mount a scope on a non-collectable Moison, mount is very good/sturdy/repeatable.

I add another screw to bolt handle to prevent typical minor rotation.

[powaybob]

I got the ATI mount and decided that the cutting, drilling, and tapping were beyond my skill set. I ordered a mount that replaces the rear sight.

[chrisf]

There is a guy on ebay who bends the bolt. Good reviews on him and mighty cheap.

[Clipity]

The ATI mount is a PIA if you don't have a good drill press, machine vise and clamps. Don't get me wrong you can do it with an electric drill and if you do have fun with that.

[DennisCA]

How about a scout scope?
I've heard a lot of good things bout' these guys:

http://www.scopemounts.com/index.html?main.html#

[6mmintl]

Your supposed to D & T on a good ridgid drill press with fixture or optimally a Milling machine.

Check out the boltman for PU bolts, buymilsurps.com used to sell different flavors of bent bolts.

You do not need to headspace when you change bolt/handle, front bolt head is not replaced, only center body with new handle.