That guy has welded over the rear bridge and welded the bolt handle further back on the bolt bode to be behind the rear bridge.
That is the next step for me.
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My meager efforts:
I have welded the bolt handle to be bent and longer.
I have plillar bedded and glass bedded the stock.
I have done a trigger job with a piece of tape under the rear of the sear.
I have re barrlled (3) 91/30 types [45/70, 30-30, 7.62x54R], cutting threads, chamber, and extractor relief on the breech.
I have drilled and tapped for scope mount.
I have made a few scope mounts from an AR15 risers.
I have some pics on this thread: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=56481&highlight=91%2F30
I respect tacticool Mosins. That sounds like a fun project, especially since there's no pressure if you happen to screw up.
How have your groups improved?
I'm interested to see how accurate someone could make one. You should upload some pics. It sounds like a good opportunity to test out some gunsmith theory and technique.
I know someone who walked into the sporting good store and bought the cheapest 223 Rem700 they had with crap barrel for less than $400 retail.
He lives 10 minutes from field he uses as a range.
He only goes early in the morning when there is no wind.
He has been getting 5 shot 100y groups in the 2's and 3's.
Not much science there.
Gun and scope weigh 7 or 8 pounds.
Bullet weighs 40 gr.
Powder weighs 25 gr.
If I build a 40 pounds Nagant, I expect to shoot in the 2s and 3s on no wind days.