Big plinkers SKS vs Mosin

[ThatOneKid]

Since I still can't seem to find any .22 in large amounts in my area, I'm in the market for another gun to take to the range and have fun with.
I have shot both platforms before, but its been a few years. In your guy's opinion, which platform have you had the most fun with?
Both guns are relatively "cheap" and both are cheap to feed. I'm on the fence and can't decide which gun I want.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Easiest was to answer this is to ask yourself if you want a semi-auto or bolt-action rifle.

 

[ThatOneKid]

Easiest was to answer this is to ask yourself if you want a semi-auto or bolt-action rifle.

Thats the thing, I'm not sure what direction I wanna go

 

[strokin7.3]

I've had a lot more fun with my mosins than I did with my SKS when I had it. Something about that big ol 54r that just brings a smile to my face.

 

[Vamptepes]

I agree. The mosin is so fun to shoot. And has me trying different distances. The sks I tend to give up and mag dump lol

 

[Bennettjh]

I vote Mosin. Not saying I wouldn't like an SKS though.

 

[K_W]

I have both, I vote SKS, but it's REALLY close.

 

[A 7.62 Exodus]

Since I still can't seem to find any .22 in large amounts in my area, I'm in the market for another gun to take to the range and have fun with.
I have shot both platforms before, but its been a few years. In your guy's opinion, which platform have you had the most fun with?
Both guns are relatively "cheap" and both are cheap to feed. I'm on the fence and can't decide which gun I want.

As a 7.62 loyalist, I say why not both? In all seriousness though, in today's market, I say go SKS. You can run to any Wally and get some x39, where if you get a mosin, you need to order x54r or have a local shop that carries it.

On the other hand, if you want a Russian weapon, get a mosin. The Russian SKS's have gone way up in prices.

Be sure you post pics of whichever you get.

 

[Miller Tyme]

Why woud anyone want a Mosin...............






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[A 7.62 Exodus]

Why woud anyone want a Mosin...............






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Miller, that room looks awfully full. You should probably clean it up by giving me 1....or 20 of those things. Like you said, who would want those ugly things?

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Why woud anyone want a Mosin...............



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This picture only says one word... ADDICTION.

 

[Miller Tyme]

Miller, that room looks awfully full. You should probably clean it up by giving me 1....or 20 of those things. Like you said, who would want those ugly things?

I would but the wife ran out of tomato stakes so I need all I can get.

 

[xM3RC1L3SS1x]

I say sks for the ease of finding ammo in stores.

 

[Joe G]

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[huntall50]

My vote is the SKS, I got into them early enoung that I got a Russian for $100 and later a Norinco for 220. The ammo is reasonably cheap and easy to find locally, and the round and gun are very versatile- plinking, marksmanship, hunting and fighting in a fast semi-auto. Nothing against the Mosin, but I don't consider plinking with an almost 30-06 fun.

 

[96firephoenix]

here's how to decide. Shoot them both outdoors at night. See which one makes the bigger fireball. thats the one you want.

I try to warn people in the next lane as a courtesy before I shoot my mosin... Something about massive fireballs and not expecting them makes people jumpy.

 

[Joe G]

I try to warn people in the next lane as a courtesy before I shoot my mosin... Something about massive fireballs and not expecting them makes people jumpy.

... or shriek like pre-teen girls.


(yes, saw that in person when a mid-20's "musclehead" kinda guy who was bragging about his AR fumbled it and let out a very HIGH shriek when the guy at the end of the line lit off the first 54R round at dusk. A few of us could see it coming so we were hanging back... )

 

[tyler835]

I love my Mosin. Such a great bang for your buck. Ammo is relatively cheap. I get 100rds for $35 at bradis guns. I would really like to get a pu-30 scope and mount and make it a long distance gun.

 

[ThatOneKid]

As a 7.62 loyalist, I say why not both? In all seriousness though, in today's market, I say go SKS. You can run to any Wally and get some x39, where if you get a mosin, you need to order x54r or have a local shop that carries it.

On the other hand, if you want a Russian weapon, get a mosin. The Russian SKS's have gone way up in prices.

Be sure you post pics of whichever you get.

I really would like to have both, or a few of both, but the money isnt there being a college student and all. Maybe down the road.

I'm leaning more towards SKS because of the ease of finding ammo, but I've shot mosins before and they're just so much fun. I think itll come down to whichever one I find first for the right price.

 

[huntall50]

I know the mosin can be a serious workhorse if needed but most here treat it as a novalty or collecter item, my SKS's are neither to me. Plinking with a 7.62x54R does not sound like something I would want to repeat often.
Although fireballs are COOL, they give away your location, which depending on the situation may not be so cool.