Totally! I think there’s too many out there going for crazy prices but you can definitely still get some steals

Appreciate it!

Im in Canada so not 100% sure but from what I hear it’s not terrible it’s just unreasonable pricing, assuming it depends on the state too

Definitely could be! Price point is likely a bit lower too, would be a great option for those who don't want to spend close to $2000 CAD! I know the reliability would be good!

@@LakesnWoodsOutdoors I never understood the hype for the 1301 or a300 tbh. 1301 is full of plastic and feels flimsy as hell. 1301 used to be sub $1500 CAD which is a decent deal, now it’s $2000+ and a300 is like $1600. With that price tag you might as well get a benelli m4 which is built like a tank. Berettas QC has gone down quite a bit and I’ve seen to many problems/parts breaking with 1301 and a300. Just my 2 cents haha

@@LakesnWoodsOutdoors oh btw I think the sx4 is very similar to the discontinued FN SLP (now that Winchester and browning both belong to FN). FN SLP was considered almost as prestigious and well made as benelli m4, sad that it was discontinued. Hopefully tactical SX4s deliver

@@LakesnWoodsOutdoors oh btw I think the sx4 is very similar to the discontinued FN SLP (now that Winchester and browning both belong to FN). FN SLP was considered almost as prestigious and well made as benelli m4, sad that it was discontinued. Hopefully tactical SX4s deliver

@@aarontitusz8655 I have definitely seen QC issues for most manufacturers and that does include Winchester, but I agree with you about the 1301, I personally like the fit of the A300 better and find it can be a bit more reliable.

I sadly don’t have a soldering iron or heat gun, do you thinking a simple blow dryer would work? I stick to using blue loctite for that reason! Thanks for commenting!

@@LakesnWoodsOutdoors It wouldn't hurt to try it. The main thing is not to use a open flame heat source. It doesn't have to be glowing cherry red to melt Loc-Tite. Just enough to warm it up and make it gooey.

@@JohnDoeEagle1 Wonderful, appreciate the info!

It’s hard not to love them, they’re super fun rifles and I personally really like the Finnish M39 and even the M44! The value of your rifles are inevitably going to increase, they’re definitely more sought after and are more uncommon than your standard M91/30

Yes, they have an interesting design but it’s very common for older rifles such as these, the tube is connected to the receiver via a machined out piece, if you were to look up a disassembly video you would see what I am referring to, when you cycle the bolt, this piece moves based on the bolts position and also moves the tube, I was a little confused by it myself when I got the rifle, but it doesn’t cause any sort of function issues and have seen it on other rifles now so as far as I know it’s normal

I think for the time being it will continue to rise, hopefully things change in the future, never know what will happen

You can still get some for a good steal, conditions play a big part and simply finding the right buyer/seller, I have seen some still going for as little as $200, but majority are going for $500-$800 here in Canada

@@LakesnWoodsOutdoors I’ve noticed that. I’m originally from Florida and prices are way different it’s crazy how location and time of year can fluctuate the prices so much

@@yply.o.7877 Definitely, good for you though on snagging one at that price!

100% agree! It's crazy how they went up so fast overnight, you would almost think it was a dream!

That’s exactly what I was using, not only is it getting expensive (whatever is left) but we can’t import it from Russia anymore

A lot of people do that, definitely works for the action, but you will eventually get build up where you cant reach, a simple clean like you do is good 99% of the time, but when winter rolls around I recommend a good deep clean

100% agreed, one of my favourite rifles to shoot but has become a little unpractical

Same here!

It really comes down to what people want the rifle for, nearly every Mosin I have personally sold has been purchased for plinking, majority of people don't care about collectability of these rifles, with the exception of genuine milsurp collectors like you said and many hunters use these rifles, especially indigenous communities, similar to the SKS. The reason people aren't buying them in 2024 for plinking is literally for the reason I have already stated, ammo availability and price of the rifles has rendered the gun obsolete in that category and many shooters decide to buy the cheap hunting rifles, drop them in a new chassis and take them to the range. The argument can definitely be made that 7.62x39 will also fall into that category, I also own an SKS and Type 81 and it's pretty evident it'll get to that point, though we're still importing new non-corrosive cartridges from china for about 0.57 cents/shot, both cartridges have been slowly phasing out of the PLA, opting for the 5.8x42mm and 7.62 Nato, but they definitely still have an abundance of rifles that take the 7.62x39 and 7.62x54r cartridges, both in service and in storage. In regards to prices dropping after the war, I doubt it will go down immediately but they likely will over time, it's not going to happen overnight, they're currently being used in the war but not to extent it may seem, they're being issued to civilians and conscripts in occupied regions and majority will not be used in combat, then back into the cosmoline they go. It all depends on how the future plays out.

@@LakesnWoodsOutdoors The mosin is still the best plinking gun for a full powered cartridge your next option is Chinese 7.62 NATO which runs 90cpr almost double surplus 7.62x54r which will also eventually run out so next step up is PMC bronze at 130cpr. Again no one buying a mosin in 2024 is thinking "let me bring this massive 9lb rifle into the bush" there have been cheap bolt action savages that fill the roll of cheap hunting gun for a while. At this point you buy a mosin for cheap shooting or fun just like many other guns. It's like saying should you buy a lever action in .45-70 no probably not semi autos are faster, bolt actions are cheaper, and .45-70 is expensive but lever guns are still super popular because they are fun. And let's be real those $500-$700 .308 bolt actions are not built well nor are they going to last long under continues strain, they are made to be fired 30 times per year for sighting/hunting and then sit in a safe. The mosin will be shot to a smoothbore before it breaks while a cheap savage will be sent back for repairs a minimum 10+ times.

Thats crazy, I had the bead fall out of my SX4, get a replacement Hi-Viz bead and try tightening your stock to factory spec

Beginning of October, it was raining, but I find hunting in the rain can be good!

Do you use rubber boots or regular hunting boots in wet weather like that?

@@steveillingworth5120 I don’t like rubber boots when hunting in the bush like this, they weigh you down and make you get tired a lot quicker, plus they break easily when bushwhacking, I personally wear waterproof/water resistant hiking boots

@@LakesnWoodsOutdoors Thanks! I'm hunting Ruffed Grouse in Minnesota for the first time early November with my WPG and you just saved me some money. I enjoyed your video and your pointer!

@@steveillingworth5120 Thank you! I hope you have a successful and enjoyable time!

Times have changed sadly!

It’s definitely possible to find them “used” for $500 if you’re in canada, retailers bring them in from distribution and they’re over $750

@@LakesnWoodsOutdoors My gawd , I looked over one some years ago in the military section as i was looking for a 98 Mauser at the time and I glanced at a rack of Mosin Nagant , the highest one I remember was under $50.00 , seems that two were $29.98 ! Forward I pressed on ! I just found out that the Keystone rifle company is producing a mini Mosin in .22 LR that retails for $399.00 !

@@normanmallory2055 I've seen some of those mini mosins, just wondering about the quality of them.

I regret not buying one at that time, even $200-$300 would be a steal in today’s market

LoL, I've seen Polish M44s at $1000+ and M28s running 2k now. Ammo is ridiculous now too. There's no way that there should still be demand for these things in great shape at more than ~$300.

@@briang530 Yep, those less common models are going for a fortune, some people out there made a lot of money if they bought a bunch of the cheap crates in the past lol

Yup - I bought my mine for a $99 +tax. I walked into my local Big 5 Sporting Goods Store and 10-days later, I walked out with it. That was years ago, and the follow years was a blur.

Sounds like it was worth the investment, as long as you bought one when they were super cheap, you at least know you wont be taking a loss at the end of the day if you decide to part with it

I would double check to make sure your extractor is still in good condition, also consider polishing the chamber and making sure there isn't any excess residue left in there, clean any gunk on the bolt face too.

Totally agree!

I also agree it’s worth buying it at that price, the parts for these rifles are pretty plentiful so it’s relatively easy to get what you might need, plus piecing a gun back together is always fun!

That’s wicked, I would have no regrets keeping a piece like that!

Agreed, I made sure to check the bore on mine prior to the purchase and it was excellent, rifle maintains very good accuracy, I have definitely seen others that had a lack of care and were extremely inaccurate.

Totally agree, I wanted one for years and kept passing up on them when they were around $200 here, boy do I regret that lol

Using the stripper clips can be difficult, I took some steel wool to mine to smooth down the imperfections and it definitely helped, I do find loading by hand is still very efficient!

@LakesnWoodsOutdoors you ever load your mosin by having it upside down and loading it from the bottom of the magazine? It is affective for range use but not really for hunting or emergency use

@@alucardthedumbyhead7970 Never tried, but definitely a realistic option

@LakesnWoodsOutdoors it's fun to do but you still should be careful so you don't get rim lock

They are fun to shoot, just wish ammo prices were a little better. I also only use non-corrosive, but bought some now with the rising prices of non-corrosive ammo. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! I am hoping to get an accuracy video done soon whenever I get a chance!

Maybe where you live, here we have a limit of 8 birds per day!

Which spring?

@@LakesnWoodsOutdoors Traduzir textos com a câmera the recovery springs and the precursor

No discharge of firearms from or across the travelled portion of a right of way for public vehicular traffic, unmaintained bush trails/quad trails do not apply to this rule, the general understanding because it is quite vague is that you cannot legally shoot from a maintained road, weather it's public or private (such as a cottage road). These are the rules for Ontario, it'll be different for every province, state or country.

Agreed, I wouldn’t call myself a cheapskate but there’s far better options for the price

@@LakesnWoodsOutdoors Yes when I was naive and beardless a milsurp was something a poor teenager who wanted to hunt but couldn't afford a new rifle would buy, but now it's often the opposite.

@@kenlansing1216 Couldn’t have said it any better!

Thanks for watching!

If you’re in Canada, theres a couple sites for used firearms!

Such a beautiful rifle, these and many of the ww1/ww2 bolt action rifles