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LDBennett · 10-05-2009, 06:57 AM

In talking with my son-in-law, who had his good gunsmith modify several of his M-N to take period mounts, I was surprised to find that even this experienced gunsmith broke a tap in a M-N receiver. He had to send it out to have the broken tap removed by EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining).

Just as the appearance of M-N is a bit crude, I suspect the materials they chose to make them out of may also have been crude, as well as the heat treatments. I suspect hard spots internally that may impact the experienced metal workers, as well.

The bottom line is don't drill and tap the M-N receivers yourself. Give that responsibility to a professional who has to eat the added cost of broken taps or drills.

LDBennett

10-05-2009, 06:57 AM	#7
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,754	Re: mosin nagant-91-30 customizing questions In talking with my son-in-law, who had his good gunsmith modify several of his M-N to take period mounts, I was surprised to find that even this experienced gunsmith broke a tap in a M-N receiver. He had to send it out to have the broken tap removed by EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining). Just as the appearance of M-N is a bit crude, I suspect the materials they chose to make them out of may also have been crude, as well as the heat treatments. I suspect hard spots internally that may impact the experienced metal workers, as well. The bottom line is don't drill and tap the M-N receivers yourself. Give that responsibility to a professional who has to eat the added cost of broken taps or drills. LDBennett