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Maybe put a groove on each side of the rear of the stock like the ones in the front?
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Can you shorten it to where the barrel band is? Is there enough of a bedding in the stock to hold the action without it?
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Can you shorten it to where the barrel band is? Is there enough of a bedding in the stock to hold the action without it? I haven't looked at my MN in a while. Can't remember. Doc View Quote My scout is free floated. I really don't like the look with the stock cut to the barrel band. It just looks too short to me. I really felt that it looked better with it a bit longer. I left it longer on my wife's Scout as well. |
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Having a hard time finding Sedona Red locally. Kind of wanted to get this thing stained so I could start the boiled linseed oil.
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6 stores to find Sedona red! It will have the mosin color again with a sleeker stock.
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I've used transtint to get russian red before.... http://homesteadfinishingproducts.com/transtint-liquid-dyes/ |
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I have the first coat of stain on the stock. I have another hour before I can put my second coat on it. Probably do 3 or 4 to get the color right.
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Here are 2 of my ground up rebuilds <a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/user/splogan21/media/IMG_1416_zps5bd70fe4.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/splogan21/IMG_1416_zps5bd70fe4.jpg</a> Just the bottom gun <a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/user/splogan21/media/100_0980.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/splogan21/100_0980.jpg</a> and here is what it looked like before I started, a turd <a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/user/splogan21/media/Picture002.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/splogan21/Picture002.jpg</a> View Quote Nice job! I was trying to avoid a new stock and get the better feel of a more ergonomic stock. |
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I'm starting to lean toward the more traditional amber shellac. I've got the color right. I think the hint of yellow will really work well.
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Maybe put a groove on each side of the rear of the stock like the ones in the front? Not quite sure what you mean? On the forearm there's a groove on each side, replicate that on the stock. |
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Two coats of stain. It looks like I will need at least two more to get the color right. Not looking bad though. I want it to have rich color before I start the BLO. It seems to need about 15 minutes to get the penetration before wiping. Just too much cosmoline still in the stock I think. Minwax sucks anyway. <a href="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/batmanacw/media/firearms/20140917_215548_zps6fhylssj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/firearms/20140917_215548_zps6fhylssj.jpg</a> View Quote I've used Red Oak on my 2 most used Mosins. I know it is not standard, but I LOVE the look 7.62x54R... Because sometimes people like to hide behind things |
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I've used Red Oak on my 2 most used Mosins. I know it is not standard, but I LOVE the look http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj594/ourichie1/A5687DEF-2DE2-4E65-B1B4-5F2F13C1F0F3_zpsrbbvhvkf.jpg 7.62x54R... Because sometimes people like to hide behind things http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj594/ourichie1/A1597980-98DC-40F6-9773-6861123CEBB8_zpsc2ykep7n.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Two coats of stain. It looks like I will need at least two more to get the color right. Not looking bad though. I want it to have rich color before I start the BLO. It seems to need about 15 minutes to get the penetration before wiping. Just too much cosmoline still in the stock I think. Minwax sucks anyway. <a href="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/batmanacw/media/firearms/20140917_215548_zps6fhylssj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/firearms/20140917_215548_zps6fhylssj.jpg</a> I've used Red Oak on my 2 most used Mosins. I know it is not standard, but I LOVE the look http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj594/ourichie1/A5687DEF-2DE2-4E65-B1B4-5F2F13C1F0F3_zpsrbbvhvkf.jpg 7.62x54R... Because sometimes people like to hide behind things http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj594/ourichie1/A1597980-98DC-40F6-9773-6861123CEBB8_zpsc2ykep7n.jpg I think I used gunstock stain the last time. It was a nice brown but I was not completely satisfied. I have the 4th coat of stain soaking in now. I hope to start the amber shellac tomorrow afternoon. I picked it up a short time ago. I am really liking the red. The shellac might be just the thing to really make the color become alive. |
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The color is perfect. Pictures and first coats of shellac later.
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The stock is looking awesome! I'll be putting a third coat on it in a couple hours. I think once it's done I am going to go over it with a gray scotch brite to take the shine off. I like the matte finish rather than a bright shine. I may do up to four coats before I'm happy with it
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The stock is looking awesome! I'll be putting a third coat on it in a couple hours. I think once it's done I am going to go over it with a gray scotch brite to take the shine off. I like the matte finish rather than a bright shine. I may do up to four coats before I'm happy with it View Quote Brushing on shellac sucks. I have a couple spots where the stain is light because I sanded too aggressively on brush marks. Next time I am going to put on a few coats before i do more than barely scuff the surface. It is still looking killer. I will have the last coat on tonight. A very light touch with gray non woven abrasive will get rid of the mild shine and it will look excellent. |
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I don't think a finger groove in the stock is useful. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Maybe put a groove on each side of the rear of the stock like the ones in the front? I don't think a finger groove in the stock is useful. What if I called it the AK74 stock groove? |
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What if I called it the AK74 stock groove? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Maybe put a groove on each side of the rear of the stock like the ones in the front? I don't think a finger groove in the stock is useful. What if I called it the AK74 stock groove? Uh okay. |
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He's talking about grooves like this. https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608039731573950027&w=304&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0 View Quote Oh, okay. What is the purpose of those grooves? |
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Oh, okay. What is the purpose of those grooves? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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He's talking about grooves like this. https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608039731573950027&w=304&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0 Oh, okay. What is the purpose of those grooves? I assume to reduce weight. |
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He's talking about grooves like this. https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608039731573950027&w=304&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0 Oh, okay. What is the purpose of those grooves? It was to reduce weight and it was a visual indicator to help differentiate the AK74 from the 47 |
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It was to reduce weight and it was a visual indicator to help differentiate the AK74 from the 47 View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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He's talking about grooves like this. https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608039731573950027&w=304&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0 Oh, okay. What is the purpose of those grooves? It was to reduce weight and it was a visual indicator to help differentiate the AK74 from the 47 The closest I can calculate for birch is that those grooves will remove 0.19 ounces. I figured I sanded away about 12 oz. |
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What kind of strength issues will develop if you groove the stock?
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I wasn't happy with a few defects in my stock so I just re sanded it and started staining again. I'll have time to finish it by tomorrow.
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The finish is still green in a few spots. I put a heater on it to keep it warm in the front room. I'm hoping it will harden up a bit over night. Just a few spots the finish was a bit too thick to cure normally. Hopefully it will be okay.
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Looks like shellac can take up to a couple days to fully cure.
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M91-30 w/ barrel cut to 23 inches and a Finn M39 front sight fitted. <a href="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Skaapskieter/media/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter1_zps82f3ec19.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/Skaapskieter/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter1_zps82f3ec19.jpg</a> <a href="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Skaapskieter/media/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter2_zps5dd57f6d.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/Skaapskieter/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter2_zps5dd57f6d.jpg</a> View Quote I have to say that I like it. The stock looks better short with that notch in it. I really don't usually care for the stock that short. I think my ideal length for a hunting Mosin would be in the 20" barrel length range. How did you come up with the barrel length? How much does it weigh? Where did you find a Finn front sight to mount on it? I would probably just find a dove tail cutter to remount the original front sight if I couldn't find a Finn sight. |
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I have to say that I like it. The stock looks better short with that notch in it. I really don't usually care for the stock that short. I think my ideal length for a hunting Mosin would be in the 20" barrel length range. How did you come up with the barrel length? How much does it weigh? Where did you find a Finn front sight to mount on it? I would probably just find a dove tail cutter to remount the original front sight if I couldn't find a Finn sight. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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M91-30 w/ barrel cut to 23 inches and a Finn M39 front sight fitted. <a href="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Skaapskieter/media/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter1_zps82f3ec19.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/Skaapskieter/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter1_zps82f3ec19.jpg</a> <a href="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Skaapskieter/media/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter2_zps5dd57f6d.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/Skaapskieter/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter2_zps5dd57f6d.jpg</a> I have to say that I like it. The stock looks better short with that notch in it. I really don't usually care for the stock that short. I think my ideal length for a hunting Mosin would be in the 20" barrel length range. How did you come up with the barrel length? How much does it weigh? Where did you find a Finn front sight to mount on it? I would probably just find a dove tail cutter to remount the original front sight if I couldn't find a Finn sight. Not sure about the weight. I'll have to weigh it. I think I did and it went 7 lbs but I forget. I cut the Schnabel forestock tip to give it a little something extra over a blunt cut tip. Then added under and side swivel studs as I will carry the rifle double-slung Biathlon style when bear hunting and skiing. As for barrel length I hacksawed off the front 2 inches or so and then slid the M39 front sight down to where it stopped and cut the barrel off there. Handles very nicely. Worked out to 23 inches on the dot. I used a hand cutter to cut a new muzzle and crown on it. Trigger has been replace with a M39 2-stage trigger, also. Burned our brand into it with a soldering iron. |
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Not sure about the weight. I'll have to weigh it. I think I did and it went 7 lbs but I forget. I cut the Schnabel forestock tip to give it a little something extra over a blunt cut tip. Then added under and side swivel studs as I will carry the rifle double-slung Biathlon style when bear hunting and skiing. As for barrel length I hacksawed off the front 2 inches or so and then slid the M39 front sight down to where it stopped and cut the barrel off there. Handles very nicely. Worked out to 23 inches on the dot. I used a hand cutter to cut a new muzzle and crown on it. Trigger has been replace with a M39 2-stage trigger, also. Burned our brand into it with a soldering iron. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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M91-30 w/ barrel cut to 23 inches and a Finn M39 front sight fitted. <a href="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Skaapskieter/media/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter1_zps82f3ec19.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/Skaapskieter/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter1_zps82f3ec19.jpg</a> <a href="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Skaapskieter/media/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter2_zps5dd57f6d.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/Skaapskieter/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter2_zps5dd57f6d.jpg</a> I have to say that I like it. The stock looks better short with that notch in it. I really don't usually care for the stock that short. I think my ideal length for a hunting Mosin would be in the 20" barrel length range. How did you come up with the barrel length? How much does it weigh? Where did you find a Finn front sight to mount on it? I would probably just find a dove tail cutter to remount the original front sight if I couldn't find a Finn sight. Not sure about the weight. I'll have to weigh it. I think I did and it went 7 lbs but I forget. I cut the Schnabel forestock tip to give it a little something extra over a blunt cut tip. Then added under and side swivel studs as I will carry the rifle double-slung Biathlon style when bear hunting and skiing. As for barrel length I hacksawed off the front 2 inches or so and then slid the M39 front sight down to where it stopped and cut the barrel off there. Handles very nicely. Worked out to 23 inches on the dot. I used a hand cutter to cut a new muzzle and crown on it. Trigger has been replace with a M39 2-stage trigger, also. Burned our brand into it with a soldering iron. I like it. Where did you get the M39 sight? I could easily turn the barrel down to fit it at 20". I think I would like to find a bubba'd mosin to try and make a very light weight, open sight general purpose rifle. |
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I like it. Where did you get the M39 sight? I could easily turn the barrel down to fit it at 20". I think I would like to find a bubba'd mosin to try and make a very light weight, open sight general purpose rifle. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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M91-30 w/ barrel cut to 23 inches and a Finn M39 front sight fitted. <a href="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Skaapskieter/media/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter1_zps82f3ec19.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/Skaapskieter/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter1_zps82f3ec19.jpg</a> <a href="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Skaapskieter/media/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter2_zps5dd57f6d.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e115/Skaapskieter/Mosin-NagantGroups/MosinSporter2_zps5dd57f6d.jpg</a> I have to say that I like it. The stock looks better short with that notch in it. I really don't usually care for the stock that short. I think my ideal length for a hunting Mosin would be in the 20" barrel length range. How did you come up with the barrel length? How much does it weigh? Where did you find a Finn front sight to mount on it? I would probably just find a dove tail cutter to remount the original front sight if I couldn't find a Finn sight. Not sure about the weight. I'll have to weigh it. I think I did and it went 7 lbs but I forget. I cut the Schnabel forestock tip to give it a little something extra over a blunt cut tip. Then added under and side swivel studs as I will carry the rifle double-slung Biathlon style when bear hunting and skiing. As for barrel length I hacksawed off the front 2 inches or so and then slid the M39 front sight down to where it stopped and cut the barrel off there. Handles very nicely. Worked out to 23 inches on the dot. I used a hand cutter to cut a new muzzle and crown on it. Trigger has been replace with a M39 2-stage trigger, also. Burned our brand into it with a soldering iron. I like it. Where did you get the M39 sight? I could easily turn the barrel down to fit it at 20". I think I would like to find a bubba'd mosin to try and make a very light weight, open sight general purpose rifle. Not sure where I got the sight. I used to have a collection of Finn rifles and they are heavy. The 91-30 is better as a base for a hunting rifle. Here's one of my bear. Shot with M39; |
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I guess I could just make one. It wouldn't be hard and I could use an AR sight so I could turn it up or down to sight in the elevation very accurately.
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I guess I could just make one. It wouldn't be hard and I could use an AR sight so I could turn it up or down to sight in the elevation very accurately. Sounds like a great idea. I'll measure up the original sight so I can build one with a few minutes higher and lower elevation. |
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