Videos tagged with PE Scope

The Mosin 91/30 PU was the most common Soviet sniper rifle of WW2, produced in massive numbers (388,000). It evolved from earlier M1891 variants using PE/PEM scopes, but the PU scope offered a more compact design. Despite attempts to adopt the semi-automatic SVT-40, its unreliability led back to the bolt-action Mosin for precision work. Modifications included a bent bolt and side-mounted scope base, with the PU scope featuring 3.5x magnification and a BDC.

This video showcases an M1891 Mosin Nagant sniper rifle from WWII, featuring a PU 3.5×21 scope. It highlights the rifle's history as the "3-line rifle M1891," its common 7.62×54mmR caliber, and the development of its sniper variants, including the characteristic bent bolt for scope clearance. The description also points to firearmsguide.com for a vast archive of gun manuals and reference materials, emphasizing the Mosin Nagant's status as a highly mass-produced and historically significant military bolt-action rifle still in use today.

This guide details the field stripping and maintenance of the Mosin-Nagant sniper rifle, a critical skill for preserving its functionality. Instruction is provided by Rob Ski, whose expertise is informed by his US Army Sniper school training at Ft. Benning. The process covers bolt removal, disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly, emphasizing safety throughout.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons, details how to identify a Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper and utilize its scope for range estimation. It covers key identification points for original vs. reproduction models, including receiver markings and scope mount features. The guide also explains the PU scope's reticle, emphasizing its use for estimating target distances based on the post width and bar spacing, a crucial technique for historical sniper rifles.