Mosin Project back on!

It was slightly sidetracked by the sub2k. Now that that project is 95% done, I am going back to the Mosin. I ordered the scope mount, scope and am in the process of getting the bent bolt. I need to hear back from the "boltman" first. I also ordered a Muellar Holographic sight for my sub2k. I was going to go with the Micro Dot but I've always wanted to try a holo sight and this one has good reviews. It also helped I got it at cost from a dealer on KTOG for "testing" out a new product. I'm excited to see how well it works. Anyhow the house is coming along nicely and is almost ready to move in! Once again I'll let the wife blog about that. I'm also excited for Day by Day Armageddon-Beyond Exile! It comes out today! I just finished reading the first book again last night. Probably my favorite zombie book ever. I am picking up my copy today after work.

Sub2k

Well I got the quad rails installed, along with my folding grip and light. Added some UTG rubber rails covers. Next will be a primary arms micro dot. Then it should be finished. Some pics.!

Sub2k Project will begin shortly...

So I said I wouldn't move forward with this project until the Mosin was finished. Well the Mosin could technically be finished since it works just fine with my exisitng scout scope set up. Though after shooting it on friday I think I'm still going to go with the bent bolt sniper scope setup. Anyways, I ordered the quad rails for my sub2k, along with the Kel-Tec stock extension, and the tacticool solutions buffer tube cover and charging handle cover. I have some ideas so I thought if I don't put them here I may forget. I have the grip, flashlight, and laser I'm going to use, but I keep thinking about a red dot with a quick release mount so I can still fold the sub2k if neccessary. I think I've found the best solution. http://www.primaryarms.com/product.sc?productId=303&categoryId=5. Alot of AK and AR guys use these red dots. I got the idea from this picture over on KTOG. This should allow for co-witness of the rear and front sights but is easily removable in order to fold the sub2k.  Another option would be this mount http://www.opticsplanet.net/nc-star-ar-riser-and-quick-release-weaver-mount-marfq.html, with this reflex sight. A vendor on KTOG is offering a few lucky people to test it out. http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Mueller_1x22x33_Holographic_Sight_MQS12233MB_p/mqs12233mb.htm. The cost is about the same so it will come down to preference really.The grip, light, and laser will also allow for this.  It may be awhile for this setup due to the new sectional and tv stand I got for the new house! Im sure the wife will blog about that so I'll leave it at that.
Some more pics that have "inspired" me for my sub2k.

Traded the Lever Action for my Kel Tec Sub2k

Well that didn't last long! Went into Doug's today to see what they would give me on trade for my Browning lever action I aquired in trade for my Hipoint. Ended up trading straight across. Since I had the gun on layaway it made sense, plus I saved on tax that way. Good deal all around. Really excited to start tinkering with the kel-tec. Just ordered 2 33 round mags and 2 17 round mags. Nice thing is I was able to sell my g19 mags so Im out like $10 max. Pretty good deal!

Lately I've been wondering if having a scope on my AK is kinda pointless. The iron sights suck though. There is some good alternatives out there. Krebs and Mojo make peep style rear sights. I'm used to those so I think I might end up selling the rail and scope and getting one. The question is which one. The krebs is the most expensive but the AK guys swear by them. The mojo is a good option as is alot cheaper. For what I do I'm leaning towards the mojo.

http://www.mojosights.com/order.html-$39-59
http://www.krebscustom.com/PartsPages/KalashnikovParts.shtml-$65

Mosin Project has begun!

It's officially  started! Got the ATI stock and Bi-Pod yesterday. Installed easily. Took me more time to get off that pesky barrel band! Everything else was a breeze. I really liked the way it turned out! Now I haft to decide if I want to go all out and get a scope, bent bolt, and receiver mount. I'm going to call my local gunsmith and see how much they would charge and way the options. For now here are some pics!

Mosin Project has begun!

Well we finally got our spot award card from work so I was able to order the stock and bipod. I am going to see how I like the Mosin in the Ati stock with the current scout scope set up I have now. I may decide to leave it alone or go all out and do the bent bolt, receiver mount,etc. Should be here this time next week!\

I did go ahead and try the shim under the barrel trick. I used a folded up business card. Heading to the range tomorrow to sight in my new AK scope so I will take the Mosin up and see if it helped accuracy at all. I am also going to sight the Mosin in at 25 yds. Oddly enough that "should" make it right on at 200 yds. I am eager to see if it's true or not.

Update! Been a While. New project in the works!

Wow haven't posted in a while. I decided to use this blog as a place to store information about gun projects I'm working on or "aspire" to work on. I've since sold the SKS, had got an AK which I love, and added a few pistols to the mix. A new S&W 22a1 and a Kel Tec p32. Anyhow. I bought a Mosin 91/30 last summer and had the idea of turning it into a sniper. I decided to add a scout scope mount which is a good set up. I've since had aspirations to go all out and get a ATI stock, mount, bent bolt.etc. I am using this to add some links for future reference and update my progress here.
http://www.angelfire.com/gundam/boltman/bolt_work/ $57
http://www.mosinnagant.net/Boltman/Boltman.html $55
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/mosin-nagant-replacement-stock.aspx?a=119809 $53.97
http://www.opticsplanet.net/leapers-5th-gen-4-16x50-full-size-a-o-range-estimating-mil-dot-sidewheel-red-green-il.html $95
http://www.opticsplanet.net/leapers-5th-gen-tf2-tactical-optics-3-12x40mm-range-estimating-rgb-illuminated-rifles.html$85
http://www.milsurpstuff.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MOI0600 $38
http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Combat-Profile-Adjustable-Rubberized/dp/B001WJ577O $23
http://www.mosin-nagant-scope-mount.com/#m91

Total Project-$250.

Floating the barrel. Can be done easy and cheap and "can" improve accuracy.
http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/mosin-nagant/44283-floating-barrel.html
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/edu63_2.htm

Similar project but on an m44
http://surplusrifle.com/carbinenagant/oddsandends3/index.asp

May have found a cheaper solution. Good ol sportsman's guide!
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cart/cart_view.asp?d=40466272&oKey=19711&oPromo=WX2&oColor=000&oSize=000$110 for mount, scope, and stock. Then add the boltman bolt for $55, $165 for the whole thing! $90 less than I'd thought. I may haft to move forward with this!

So for around $250 I can have an MOA(1inch at 100 yds) rifle. Some say " why not buy a modern Savage or Remington 700 and have  a much more accurate rifle. A Stevens 200 runs around $300 without scope. Both the scopes I'm thinking of would run another $100 so $400 or so. Not to mention the cost of ammo. 7.62x54r can be had for ALOT cheaper than comparable .308 or 30-06. Plus half the fun is in the project and making the rifle my own!

When it's finished it aught to look something like this.