Custom UK59 Barreled Mosin M91/30

Published on November 17, 2017
Duration: 39:39

This video details a complex custom build of a Mosin Nagant M91/30, featuring a heavy UK59 machine gun barrel. The build required significant gunsmithing, including custom headspacing using a barrel nut system for improved accuracy with heavy projectiles. It showcases the rifle's performance with a Zeiss optic and Dead Air suppressor, achieving 1-1.5 MOA.

Quick Summary

This custom Mosin Nagant M91/30 build features a heavy UK59 machine gun barrel, requiring significant gunsmithing for custom headspacing via a barrel nut system. It achieves 1-1.5 MOA accuracy with a Zeiss Conquest V6 scope and Dead Air Sandman-Ti suppressor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Initial Shooting Demonstration
  2. 01:03Build Overview & Barrel Specs
  3. 02:17Mounts, Stocks, and Suppressor
  4. 03:25Barrel Backstory & Custom Headspacing
  5. 05:41Accuracy Expectations & Bolt Conversion
  6. 06:34Optics Selection: Zeiss Conquest V6
  7. 07:55Ballistics & Ammo Performance
  8. 08:37Stock Bedding & Trigger Details
  9. 09:26Extended Range Testing (200-600 Yards)
  10. 17:25Final Assessment & Build Value

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the UK59 Mosin Nagant M91/30 build unique?

This build is unique because it incorporates a heavy UK59 machine gun barrel onto a Mosin M91/30 action. It also features custom gunsmithing like a barrel nut system for precise headspacing and a custom stock to accommodate the oversized barrel.

What kind of accuracy can be expected from this custom Mosin build?

The rifle is expected to be a 1 to 1.5 MOA (Minute of Angle) gun. This level of accuracy is achieved through the heavy barrel, custom headspacing, and careful component selection like the Zeiss scope.

What optics and suppressor are used on the custom Mosin?

The build is equipped with a Zeiss Conquest V6 3-18x50 riflescope featuring a 'Christmas tree' reticle and zero-stop turrets. A Dead Air Sandman-Ti direct-thread titanium suppressor is also fitted.

How was the headspacing optimized for this Mosin build?

The gunsmith created a custom barrel nut system, similar to a Savage action, to achieve tight headspacing off the cartridge shoulder. This method optimizes accuracy, especially with heavier match-style projectiles.

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