2 Gun: Finnish Mosin & TT33 ... Once Again!

Published on February 6, 2021
Duration: 14:49

This video showcases Ian McCollum's participation in a 2-gun match featuring a Finnish M39 Mosin-Nagant and a TT33 Tokarev pistol, preparing for the 'Finnish Brutality' competition. It highlights challenges like pistol malfunctions due to dirt, the difficulty of engaging distant steel targets with iron sights, and effective use of the Mosin's heavy 7.62x54mmR rounds on a spinner. The content also touches on scoring, manual division wins, and a detailed demonstration of loading Mosin stripper clips.

Quick Summary

Ian McCollum competed in a 2-gun match using a Finnish M39 Mosin-Nagant rifle and a TT33 Tokarev pistol. He faced TT33 malfunctions due to dirt and found long-range steel targets challenging with iron sights, but excelled in the Manual Division.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Finnish M39 Mosin & TT33 Tokarev Setup
  2. 00:40Stage 1: TT33 Malfunctions & Kettlebell Challenge
  3. 04:14Stage 2: Long-Range Mosin Rifle Engagement
  4. 08:36Mosin Rifle Spinner & Stage Reshoot
  5. 10:05Scoring & Mosin Stripper Clip Loading Technique

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used in the 2-gun match?

The 2-gun match featured a Finnish M39 Mosin-Nagant rifle chambered in 7.62x54mmR and a TT33 Tokarev pistol chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev.

What challenges did Ian McCollum face with the TT33 Tokarev?

Ian experienced several malfunctions with the TT33 Tokarev, which he attributed to the pistol being dirty and needing maintenance, impacting its reliability during the competition stages.

How difficult is it to shoot steel targets at distance with iron sights?

Engaging unpainted steel targets at 100 and 200 yards with iron sights, as demonstrated with the Mosin-Nagant, is significantly more difficult than using optics, requiring greater marksmanship skill.

What is the 'Manual Division' in shooting competitions?

The Manual Division typically requires competitors to use firearms with manual actions, such as bolt-action rifles or single-action pistols, imposing specific equipment limitations and testing different skill sets.

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