chamber inserts for 91/30 mosins

[starnbar]

hello has anyone tried those chamber inserts that they sell for rifles where you can shoot a reduced cartridge? In this case a 32 long in a mosin rifle or a 308 in a 30/06? Is this worth the time to try or are they a P.I.T.A.? thanks for your time

[bruce drake]

I had one for 7.7 JAP and I quickly decided that reloading was better overall.

[NickSS]

+1 on reloading is better. I found that they did not shoot well in the 308 I tried it in and that reloaded cast bullets right in the 308 shell with a 115 gr cast bullt and 6 gr of Red Dot would shoot rings around the 32 spl and took just about as long to reload. Cost was also pretty much a wash too.

[dualsport]

Yep. They have worked fine in my guns, but aren't that practical if you cast and reload. I have used a .308 adaptor in my 30-06 and it's neat, but only really useful in a worst case scenario. Also have a .32 S&W Long adaptor for my MN 91/30. Same thing, after the novelty wears off what good is it? 25 yd. accuracy was good with the MN. The .308 shot normal in the '06.

[beemer]

Never tried the adapter but if you are looking for very light loads you can load 32 pistol boolits or even round balls. I use 5-6 grs of Red Dot or Trail Boss and it shoots like a 22 at about 25 yds.

Dave

[mroliver77]

I was not impressed with the inserts either. I load wimp loads in normal cases or lately I have been filling a case with WW alloy then drilling a hole the size of whatever caliber down to the flash hole making a reduced capacity case. I get much less spread this way and use less powder for same performance. You can make some very light loads this way or turn your 06 into an accurate 32-20ish gun.
Jay

[Hang Fire]

Try this guy in your MN, with 3 grn of Bullseye out ot 50 yds, , I have been very impressed.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=115225