Well, I'm a newbie to this forum. I've got an interest in ex-military rifles, particularly of the bolt-action variety. My collection so far includes a Mosin-Nagant 91/30, a Lee-Enfield No 4 mk 1, and a Mauser M48A in 8mm. I just picked up the Mauser, and I figured that having 3 makes a collection :D

I also just got a Taurus .357 revolver. I'm one of those who likes to put my rifles to use, I took the 91/30 deer hunting last year, and I'm still up in the air as to which rifle I'll take this year, although if the hunting is good enough that I get a deer early in the season, I'll probably switch to one of the other rifles, and if I'm real lucky get to use all 3...

I'm not big on making any irreversible changes to these rifles, especially the Enfield and the M-N, because they are WWII production, and may well have seen action. I appreciate the original design of these weapons, although I'm not opposed to making modifications that improve their function, so long as it doesn't damage the rifle (so, like swapping sights, changing the stock, etc...)

So, that's probably enough babbling. I've lurked long enough, and now I'm jumping in!

Chris

Welcome to the forum! I also have an Enfield Mark 4 No. 1. Great old rifles, VERY suitable for quite a bit of big game hunting in the U.S. The 8mm Mauser is probably even better. The little I know about the 8mm round is that it is underrated as a game getter. Don't know much at all about the Mosin. I'm quite sure someone will chime in there.

You may want to check out the Military Rifles area for some threads to check out. Happy hunting! :D

I'm thinking of taking my Enfield as my hunting rifle this year. Especially since the safety is so much nicer than the Mosin-nagant's, which is simply a pain to use.

I'm up in the air though, about whether I should get an ATI stock for it, and whether I should get the ATI scope mount. The enfield is the only one that the bolt will clear a standard scope mount, which means it is the most likely candidate...

Welcome to the forum.

You might look at the peep sights that replace the rear leaf sight. Mojo? I think that is the name.

Also, depending on your eyesight, a squared-off front blade may help. I think Brownell's has them.

Shot a turtle with an M44 once. Anyone who takes a Mosin in the field for deer hunting gets my respect!

Welcome to the forum. I to like military rifles. I have a Lee Enfield, Mosin Nagant and several Mausers. I used to have a lot more but some bills came due and you know how that goes. Again, welcome.