Custom Mosin Sniper Rifle in 7.62x54r UK-59 Machine Gun Barrel

Published on October 31, 2011
Duration: 4:08

This custom Mosin Nagant sniper rifle build integrates a UK-59 machine gun barrel and an AR-10 quad rail with a custom barrel nut. The rifle features a modified Remington 700 style bolt handle from PTG and a Norinco pistol grip. Range testing showed a 3.5-inch 9-10 shot group and a 2-inch 5-shot group with surplus 7.62x54r ammunition, with potential for improvement using handloads.

Quick Summary

This custom Mosin Nagant sniper rifle build features a unique UK-59 machine gun barrel, an AR-10 quad rail with a custom nut, and a modified PTG Remington 700 bolt handle. Range tests showed 3.5-inch 10-shot groups and 2-inch 5-shot groups with surplus ammo.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Build Overview: Custom Mosin Sniper Prototype
  2. 00:30Custom Components: Bolt Handle, Grip, Bipod
  3. 01:11Range Testing: Live Fire Demonstration
  4. 03:35Accuracy Results with Surplus Ammo

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this Mosin Nagant sniper rifle build unique?

This custom build is unique due to its use of a re-profiled UK-59 machine gun barrel, a custom barrel nut for an AR-10 quad rail, and a modified Remington 700 style bolt handle from PTG, creating a highly customized firearm.

What were the accuracy results for the custom Mosin sniper rifle?

During range testing with surplus 7.62x54r ammunition, the rifle achieved a 9-10 shot group of approximately 3.5 inches and a tighter 5-shot group of about 2 inches.

What components were used in the custom Mosin Nagant build?

Key components include a UK-59 machine gun barrel, an AR-10 quad rail with a custom barrel nut, a PTG Remington 700 style bolt handle, a Chinese/Norinco pistol grip, and a Harris bipod.

Can the accuracy of this custom Mosin be improved?

Yes, the speaker indicated that accuracy could likely be improved by using handloaded ammunition instead of surplus rounds, suggesting potential for tighter groups.

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