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are moison nagant rifles good for deer and hog hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="criticalbass" data-source="post: 760815" data-attributes="member: 711"><p>Are you familiar with the procedure for putting the MN on safety? Have you practiced working the safety? I have hunted with a scoped 91-30, and have declared the safety to officially be a huge pain in the butt. There is a mod to the bolt that makes the safety usable. It involves installing a loop of wire to enable pulling back on the bolt without pulling a tendon.</p><p></p><p>The other drawback is the great length of the 91-30. It is tough to handle in a stand or in a blind. These kick a little, so hang on.</p><p></p><p>Why would you consider the 30-30 as your first choice as a replacement for the MN? Tradition is the only thing those have going for them. They are short range guns with marginal ballistics, never mind that they have slain a zillion deer. They have wounded two zillion. 30-06, .270, .308 and numerous other calibers are all better by far.</p><p></p><p>If you have not seen the movie "Enemy at the Gates," rent it. It features a 91-30 used with great skill and courage. </p><p></p><p>If cost is a consideration, look at used Savage bolt action rifles. These are excellent deer rifles in the right calibers, and can sometimes be had for under $300. I bought one in 30-06 for under $200 on GunsAmerica that worked just fine. Of course I immediately converted it to a .338-06.</p><p></p><p>I think you will find the MN to be awkward, but incredibly accurate. Mine would roll coyotes at 200 yards every time. CB</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="criticalbass, post: 760815, member: 711"] Are you familiar with the procedure for putting the MN on safety? Have you practiced working the safety? I have hunted with a scoped 91-30, and have declared the safety to officially be a huge pain in the butt. There is a mod to the bolt that makes the safety usable. It involves installing a loop of wire to enable pulling back on the bolt without pulling a tendon. The other drawback is the great length of the 91-30. It is tough to handle in a stand or in a blind. These kick a little, so hang on. Why would you consider the 30-30 as your first choice as a replacement for the MN? Tradition is the only thing those have going for them. They are short range guns with marginal ballistics, never mind that they have slain a zillion deer. They have wounded two zillion. 30-06, .270, .308 and numerous other calibers are all better by far. If you have not seen the movie "Enemy at the Gates," rent it. It features a 91-30 used with great skill and courage. If cost is a consideration, look at used Savage bolt action rifles. These are excellent deer rifles in the right calibers, and can sometimes be had for under $300. I bought one in 30-06 for under $200 on GunsAmerica that worked just fine. Of course I immediately converted it to a .338-06. I think you will find the MN to be awkward, but incredibly accurate. Mine would roll coyotes at 200 yards every time. CB [/QUOTE]
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