Bored and Needed Something to Do.

**slamfire51** · 12-14-2011, 01:32 PM

Boredom makes you do crazy things. So, I must be insane.....

I built a steel chassis around a Mosin 91/30. I plan to use it only on the bench at the range. There was no modifications to the Mosin except turning the bolt down.

It is fabricated from 1/2" square tubing, 1/2" round stock, butt plate from a PSL (?) stock, 1/8"x 1/2" stock, steel bipod, 2- AK 47 sling swivels, Weaver mount and quad rings, and a Tasco 3x9 scope. All steel except the SAW grip and the scope. I had all this stuff on hand so it was a cheap project. I am cleaning up the welds and prepping it for sand blasting and paint.

Well, I cleaned up the welds somewhat and painted the frame. Changed out the Tasco for a Bushnell 3-9x50.

**Dr. Gonzo GED** · 12-14-2011, 02:48 PM

Interesting. I'm currious to see where this goes.

Is it heavy?

**slamfire51** · 12-14-2011, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo GED

Interesting. I'm currious to see where this goes.

Is it heavy?

I'm guessing the frame is 4-5 lbs, which is good for bench shooting.
Not so good for carrying.

**raxar** · 12-15-2011, 09:16 PM

It looks like it would be a good movie prop with the rifle installed.

**Schuetzenman** · 12-16-2011, 07:03 AM

Well ... humm ... ah .... damn that's ugly!

**slamfire51** · 12-16-2011, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Schuetzenman

Well ... humm ... ah .... damn that's ugly!

Thanks!!!

**slamfire51** · 12-28-2011, 01:19 AM

Not the best scratch build, but it's functional and comfortable to shoot from a bench.

Pics added.

**Dr. Gonzo GED** · 12-28-2011, 01:54 AM

Oh dang!

That's pretty cool looking all assembled. Kinda modern. Not bad for a warhorse that looks pre WWII from the shape of the receiver.

**l921428x** · 12-28-2011, 02:31 AM

Looks cool.

**slamfire51** · 12-28-2011, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo GED

Oh dang!

That's pretty cool looking all assembled. Kinda modern. Not bad for a warhorse that looks pre WWII from the shape of the receiver.

Yeah, pre-war Hex. 1925

**slamfire51** · 01-23-2012, 05:46 PM

Well, after considering barrel whip, I put my actual Bubb'ed Mosin in the chassis.
It's a 16.5" threaded barrel with a AMD-65 muzzle brake. I never thought a brake reduced recoil very much, but was I wrong. This one really tames it.

I also removed the chassis mounted scope mount and added my proven homemade mount.

**pastfinder** · 01-23-2012, 05:55 PM

At risk of being a complete dork,

**slamfire51** · 01-23-2012, 06:02 PM

Thanks.
It's becoming my favorite Mosin to shoot.

**old Grump** · 01-23-2012, 06:09 PM

TARGETS!!!!

**slamfire51** · 01-23-2012, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by old Grump

TARGETS!!!!

Yes, we have no targets today. LOL

Soon.

**El Laton Caliente** · 01-23-2012, 07:24 PM

Someone was selling 7.62x54 MG heavy barrels cheap... humm, turned down to fit... cryo'd...

With the right loads, it could give the race guns some shit...

**slamfire51** · 01-23-2012, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by El Laton Caliente

Someone was selling 7.62x54 MG heavy barrels cheap... humm, turned down to fit... cryo'd...

With the right loads, it could give the race guns some shit...

I've looked into that barrel. All I've read about it is good.
I just don't have the means to remove and replace a barrel. If I did, I'd have one on it in a New York minute.

**Tx Dogblaster** · 01-23-2012, 07:47 PM

I think it's pretty cool Slam! Ugly as hell but it retains a certain "cool factor" to me

**slamfire51** · 01-23-2012, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by Tx Dogblaster

I think it's pretty cool Slam! Ugly as hell but it retains a certain "cool factor" to me

Hey Tex, good to see you around again.

Ugly, yes. Didn't go for pretty, just doing something different and it's turned out to be fun.

**slamfire51** · 01-24-2012, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by nitewatcher

I think it looks great. Any chance of a close up of the scope setup/mounting system? Mosins pretty much shake most of them loose. So im looking for a better "mouse trap"

I see yours is mounted to the rear sight & the receiver?

Yes, pinned to the rear sight base and 2 tapped holes on the receiver.
The mount is simple, but rock solid.

This pic shows one piece mount.

But depending on the eye relief of you scope, two pieces may be necessary.