Mosin Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper Rifle

Hickok45 discusses the Mosin Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper Rifle and does some long range shooting.



Mosin Nagant Specs:

  • Cartridge:
    • 7.62×54mmR
    • 7.62×53mmR (Finnish variants only)
    • 7.92×57mm Mauser (Polish variants & German Captures)
    • 8×50mmR Mannlicher (Austrian Capture)
  • Action: Bolt action
  • Rate of Fire: 10 rounds per minute
  • Muzzle Velocity (Light ball):
    • ~ 865 m/s (2,838 ft/s) rifle
    • ~ 800 m/s (2,625 ft/s) carbine
  • Effective Firing Range: 500 m (550 yards), 800+ m (731+ yards) (with optics)
  • Feed System: 5-round non-detachable magazine, loaded individually or with five-round stripper clips.
  • Sights:
    • Rear: ladder, graduated from 100 m to 2,000 m (M91/30) and from 100 m to 2,000 m (M38 and M44)
    • Front: hooded fixed post (drift adjustable) PU 3.5 and PEM scope also mounted
  • Weight:
    • 4 kg (8.8 lb) (M91/30)
    • 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) (M38)
    • 4.1 kg (9.0 lb) (M44)
  • Length:
    • 1,232 mm (48.5 in) (M91/30)
    • 1,013 mm (39.9 in) (carbines)
  • Barrel Length:
    • 730 mm (29 in) (M91/30)
    • 514 mm (20.2 in) (carbines)