I drilled some holes in the case and primer and made my 7.62x54R inert that I carried with me to the gun shows. As a collector of Mosins (now strictly Russian Imperial and WWI caliber conversions), I was easy to spot a counterbored barrel from the next aisle over if I could see the muzzle. But was always glad I had my bullet test around for the bores that reached the muzzle. Another nice vid illustrating this concept for all the newer collectors to milsurp that they can use!
I never did this buying my first gun a 91/30 never refurbished but also not a Finnish capture. The bore was worn but still shot well. Unfortunately no longer have this particular gun wish I did. Cheers Mike
All my mosins are counter bored but no more than maybe a inch and a half at most. Including my 91/24 Finnish capture. But all the counter bore rings on my guns are at or near the front sight. Mikes gun (The 91/30) on the other hand is nearly a sewer pipe. LOL
@@michaelbenjmitchell1 Not a sewer pipe, I just failed to clean it last time I fired it, and it's sat for a couple years. This rifle is the deepest counterboring I've seen on a Mosin, but it shoots quite well.
@@MikeB128 Funny thing about my 91/24 it is the oldest surplus firearm I own at 95 years old and the rifling is still good past the counterbore after all those years. And I only paid $100 for it last summer and the only problem with it was a butchered stock which was replaced with a spare 91/30 stock.
Wish I knew this when I bought my first milsurp, a Smith Corona 1903A3. Not only did it swallow bullet and neck, but the gauge went halfway down the barrel
Martin the Music Making Musket Man I thought so, but when I took a good look with a bore snake afterwards, it was pretty much a smoothbore through the entire second half of the barrel. Sold it for $500 and put the funds towards a RIA 1903
@@ultramagnus4374 They also sell new old stock 03 Barrels for around $100. Probably take another $100 for the gunsmithing labor and voila, new rifle. Just for future reference.
I have a note on my phone with all the things to check when buying milsurp, so I don’t get excited and forget something. I opened it to add this test and realised that it’s made from like half your tips and half Ian’s tips from Forgotten Weapons. Thanks Mike, you’re really saving me some hard earned money
thats ok but i did it with my 303 and well remington use 311 diameter rounds and federal 312 and up a litle so remington almost goes al to the case but federal not at all looks brand new
I have a question. How often do you clean the sks gas tube? I only shot mine once a year ago and havent since and cleaned it well but not the gas tube. I used Red army standard ammo and now im worried
Well I don't. That's not what I like to do on my channel. I like to teach about History and stuff, not just troll and make fun of people. I tried it, it was an experiment, but I don't like doing those or the Fuddlore videos as it's just not really who I am. If you don't like it, I get that, but the focus of my channel doesn't fall in with the Brandon Hererra style of "meme culture".
You should never look down the barrel of a firearm,unless you are not a total bellend and are capable of telling when a gun isnt loaded. Actually on second thought,if you think you should never do it then you probably shouldn't own any.
cardiffpicker1 I am glad we are starting to shame this. There is being safe and then there is being a neurotic f!ckhead. If you are that damn scared of it you’d be safer just leaving it alone.
I remember a couple of years ago I was at a pawn shop looking at a Arisaka , Type 99. I was looking down the barrel to check the bore condition and a much younger kid said I thought you should not look down a barrel of a rifle . Well first I opened the bolt and inspected the chamber to make sure it was not loaded and keep my hand / fingers away from the trigger
This doesn’t have really anything to do with surplus, which is of course still awesome, but I was wondering if you happened to own a H&K MR556? The civilian version of the 416. They seem pretty rare and stupidly expensive. But from what I’ve seen they’re some of the greatest 556 rifles you can get. I was wondering if you happened to have access to one if you’d do a review. All the ones I’ve found seem boring and dishonest or probably sponsored or something.
I've never had a counterbored milsurp shoot any different than a non counterbored gun /shrug/. Good advice still, Mike.
I drilled some holes in the case and primer and made my 7.62x54R inert that I carried with me to the gun shows. As a collector of Mosins (now strictly Russian Imperial and WWI caliber conversions), I was easy to spot a counterbored barrel from the next aisle over if I could see the muzzle. But was always glad I had my bullet test around for the bores that reached the muzzle. Another nice vid illustrating this concept for all the newer collectors to milsurp that they can use!
I do this test a lot actually but I never thought to give it a name
I miss my mosin. Lost it in a fire. Need another
Thoroughly Wet that sucks man.
Really no boating accident?
@@JohnSmith-wo2qp what?
@@JohnSmith-wo2qp 💀😂😂
I never did this buying my first gun a 91/30 never refurbished but also not a Finnish capture. The bore was worn but still shot well. Unfortunately no longer have this particular gun wish I did. Cheers Mike
All my mosins are counter bored but no more than maybe a inch and a half at most. Including my 91/24 Finnish capture. But all the counter bore rings on my guns are at or near the front sight. Mikes gun (The 91/30) on the other hand is nearly a sewer pipe. LOL
@@michaelbenjmitchell1 Not a sewer pipe, I just failed to clean it last time I fired it, and it's sat for a couple years. This rifle is the deepest counterboring I've seen on a Mosin, but it shoots quite well.
@@MikeB128 Funny thing about my 91/24 it is the oldest surplus firearm I own at 95 years old and the rifling is still good past the counterbore after all those years. And I only paid $100 for it last summer and the only problem with it was a butchered stock which was replaced with a spare 91/30 stock.
Im glad you came back with informational videos ive missed them
gotta get my daily dose of gun knowledge/rambling!
thanks for the awesome videos, keep it up!
Wish I knew this when I bought my first milsurp, a Smith Corona 1903A3. Not only did it swallow bullet and neck, but the gauge went halfway down the barrel
Probably counterbored then
Martin the Music Making Musket Man I thought so, but when I took a good look with a bore snake afterwards, it was pretty much a smoothbore through the entire second half of the barrel. Sold it for $500 and put the funds towards a RIA 1903
@@ultramagnus4374 They also sell new old stock 03 Barrels for around $100. Probably take another $100 for the gunsmithing labor and voila, new rifle. Just for future reference.
Mike B haha, yeah I was pretty dumb back in my early collecting days.
@@ultramagnus4374 As was I. Stay tuned for story time in this series about how much of a moron I was early on haha.
Nice one great idea for a quick check on ya barrels
I have a note on my phone with all the things to check when buying milsurp, so I don’t get excited and forget something. I opened it to add this test and realised that it’s made from like half your tips and half Ian’s tips from Forgotten Weapons. Thanks Mike, you’re really saving me some hard earned money
Excellent video good info have a great day.
thats ok but i did it with my 303 and well remington use 311 diameter rounds and federal 312 and up a litle so remington almost goes al to the case but federal not at all looks brand new
I have a question. How often do you clean the sks gas tube? I only shot mine once a year ago and havent since and cleaned it well but not the gas tube. I used Red army standard ammo and now im worried
God, are people really this clueless/helpless in 2020?
@@MikeB128 Yeah, and they'll still be helpless/clueless in 2021 and beyond.
@@MikeB128 yes
Completely disassemble your rifle, and clean every last part; do this every day at MINIMUM. Rust is god punishing you for your gross negligence.
@@halolemon1926 Relax there Jethro....Rust on guns isn't the end of the world...
Sold all my surplus rifles, still have a couple surplus pistols, I've been moving on to more modern guns. Love the channel.
It's a travesty haha, classic.
We want more range ninja my G.
Well I don't. That's not what I like to do on my channel. I like to teach about History and stuff, not just troll and make fun of people. I tried it, it was an experiment, but I don't like doing those or the Fuddlore videos as it's just not really who I am. If you don't like it, I get that, but the focus of my channel doesn't fall in with the Brandon Hererra style of "meme culture".
@@MikeB128 i understand
@@MikeB128 it was fun while it lasted tho
Time to check my guns out I guess
Is it good it the barrel stops just before the actual casing begins?
Did you watch the video??
You should never look down the barrel of a firearm,unless you are not a total bellend and are capable of telling when a gun isnt loaded.
Actually on second thought,if you think you should never do it then you probably shouldn't own any.
cardiffpicker1 I am glad we are starting to shame this. There is being safe and then there is being a neurotic f!ckhead. If you are that damn scared of it you’d be safer just leaving it alone.
I remember a couple of years ago I was at a pawn shop looking at a Arisaka , Type 99. I was looking down the barrel to check the bore condition and a much younger kid said I thought you should not look down a barrel of a rifle . Well first I opened the bolt and inspected the chamber to make sure it was not loaded and keep my hand / fingers away from the trigger
@Broke As FK what the fuck are you talking about.
This doesn’t have really anything to do with surplus, which is of course still awesome, but I was wondering if you happened to own a H&K MR556? The civilian version of the 416. They seem pretty rare and stupidly expensive. But from what I’ve seen they’re some of the greatest 556 rifles you can get. I was wondering if you happened to have access to one if you’d do a review. All the ones I’ve found seem boring and dishonest or probably sponsored or something.
I don't have any desire to own one, nor do I have the cash to afford one.