ATI Mosin Build from start to finish

Published on November 14, 2012
Duration: 23:21

This video details a comprehensive Mosin Nagant sporterization build using an ATI kit. Key steps include shortening the barrel to 20 inches, recrowning the muzzle for accuracy, modifying the bolt handle for scope clearance, and applying a custom DuraCoat camouflage finish. The project transforms a surplus rifle into a modern hunting or sporting firearm.

Quick Summary

This Mosin Nagant build transforms a surplus rifle using an ATI kit. Key steps include cutting the barrel to 20 inches, performing an 11-degree target crown for accuracy, modifying the bolt handle for scope clearance, and applying a custom DuraCoat camouflage finish.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Project Overview
  2. 01:24Front Sight Removal & Barrel Measurement
  3. 03:16Cutting & Squaring the Barrel
  4. 07:39Crowning the Muzzle
  5. 10:16Stock Preparation
  6. 11:20Bolt Handle Modification
  7. 16:49Scope Mount Installation
  8. 19:20DuraCoat Finishing
  9. 21:10Final Reveal & Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key steps in sporterizing a Mosin Nagant with an ATI kit?

The process involves removing the front sight, cutting and crowning the barrel to 20 inches, modifying the bolt handle for scope clearance, drilling and tapping for an ATI scope mount, and applying a custom finish like DuraCoat.

How is accuracy improved when modifying a Mosin Nagant barrel?

Accuracy is enhanced by precisely cutting the barrel to a desired length (e.g., 20 inches) and meticulously crowning the muzzle with a square cut followed by an 11-degree target crown to ensure uniform bullet exit.

Why is the bolt handle modified during a Mosin Nagant build?

The original bolt handle is often replaced or modified (bent) to provide sufficient clearance for a mounted scope, preventing the bolt handle from interfering with the scope's body during operation.

What is involved in the DuraCoat finishing process shown?

The rifle receives a three-color DuraCoat finish, starting with a flat black base coat, followed by Tactical Grey Green and Sniper Green patterns applied using foliage and burlap as stencils for a camouflage effect.

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