The Mosin Nagant in .500 S&W Magnum is the ULTIMATE Bubba Rifle

Published on November 27, 2024
Duration: 8:07

This video showcases a heavily modified Mosin Nagant chambered in .500 S&W Magnum, dubbed the 'ULTIMATE Bubba Rifle'. Despite its unconventional build and intense recoil, the rifle demonstrates surprising accuracy, even when shot from an unconventional 'Slav squat' position. The custom modifications, including an Archangel stock and AR-15 magazine conversion, highlight extreme gunsmithing.

Quick Summary

The 'ULTIMATE Bubba Rifle' is a Mosin Nagant custom-built for .500 S&W Magnum, featuring an Archangel stock and AR-15 magazines. Despite intense recoil (5300 Joules), it shows surprising accuracy, achieving tight groups.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing the .500 S&W Mosin Nagant
  2. 01:31Extreme Modifications & Recoil Issues
  3. 02:15Low Power .500 S&W Range Test
  4. 03:36High Power .500 S&W vs .338 Lapua
  5. 05:16Guest Shooter Reactions
  6. 06:20Slav Squat Accuracy Challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this Mosin Nagant rifle the 'ULTIMATE Bubba Rifle'?

It's considered the 'ULTIMATE Bubba Rifle' due to its extreme custom modifications, including being re-chambered in the powerful .500 S&W Magnum caliber and adapted to accept AR-15 style magazines, all built on a classic Mosin Nagant action.

How does the recoil of the .500 S&W Magnum Mosin compare to other calibers?

Full-power .500 S&W Magnum loads produce around 5300 Joules of energy, comparable to a .338 Lapua. While lower-power rounds are manageable, the intense recoil requires stock reinforcement and is significantly more violent than a .308.

Is the modified Mosin Nagant accurate despite its modifications and recoil?

Yes, surprisingly so. Despite the extreme modifications and heavy recoil, the rifle demonstrated remarkable accuracy, achieving a very tight shot group at short range during testing.

What specific modifications were made to the Mosin Nagant?

Key modifications include an Archangel stock, adaptation for AR-style magazines with epoxy reinforcement in the magazine well, a custom magazine release, and an Aimpoint Micro red dot sight.

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