Sporterizing the Mosin Nagant Part 5- Shortening the Barrel and Removing the Rear Sight Base
This video details the process of sporterizing a Mosin Nagant rifle, specifically focusing on shortening the barrel and removing the rear sight base. The presenter discusses barrel twist rates, desired barrel length comparisons to NATO rifles, and the cutting of an 11-degree crown. He analyzes bore diameter before and after modification to assess muzzle wear and explains the benefit of a shorter barrel in reducing vibrations for improved accuracy. The video also touches upon the effectiveness of different bullet weights for the 7.62x54R caliber and mentions .308 WIN sniper rifle builds as a comparison. The description includes disclaimers regarding safety, legality, and the educational/documentary nature of the content.









