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Old 12-29-2012, 01:33 PM   #3682
Ashcan Bill
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Default Re: First Firearm Thread.

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Originally Posted by thebayratt View Post
I finally finished up my 1943 Mosin Nagant. It was a project I have been wanting to do for a while. I got all the cosmoline out and off of it. Then sanded the finish off the stock (left the engraved markings), stained and put 7 coats of Tru oil on it.
Took it to the range and put about 25 rounds through it. Its a fun and pretty accurate gun to shoot. Yet it kicks like a 2ton mule when bench resting it.
I use a strap-on Past recoil pad when shooting my Mausers. Dulls the mule kick to a hammer blow.
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