[point622000]

Hi All,

I picked up a Finn M-91 with a 1942 VKT barrel. I understand the bore is closer to .308 than .310
Can I safely shoot a .311/.312 JACKETED bullet in it SAFELY?

I have a few other M/N rifles- M-44 & 91/30 all Russian & shoot the regular mil. surp
(or .312 lead bullets reloads) 7.62 x54R ammo.
The bullet is .311/.312 most of the time.

I'm out of reloads now, was planning to reload with 308 jacked or lead bullets but my pal has my dies.

I think it would be OK to use Russian mil surp in it, but I want to check BEFORE I ruin a nice old rifle or myself!

I'm just ITCHING to shoot it!

Thanks for any help,
point6

 

[badger]

Slug the bore to be sure of the groove diameter.

I am almost certain the latter Finn made M91s have a bore diameter larger than .308. Probably more like .310 or greater.

It should be fine to shoot surplus ammo, just watch your primers (which you probably already know as a reloader).

regards
badger

 

[mosin46]

ammo

for what it is worth,i have had good luck with the following-S&B match,the best.yugo surplus and brown bear 185gr. these out of my fake pu sniper and mn-39 '41 vkt.

 

[pymi]

+1 on slugging the bore to be safe, but 1942 dated it should be made to use the Finn/Soviet D ammunition.
Is there a D stamping on the barrel shank?

 

[point622000]

Hi Pymi,

Yes, it does have the D stamped on the barrel.

Thanks to all that posted to me here & in PM's. I hope to give it a go tomorrow with luck.

Best to all,
point6