r/canadaguns • u/hockeyfanatic777 • May 22 '26

Fix my gun Mosin M38 bolt sloppy when cocked

It’s my first time taking this rifle out, and when I chambered a round I noticed how loose this was. I was hoping for some guidance as I’m unfamiliar with them.

It’s nice and tight when uncocked.

This seems unsafe to me so I unloaded the rifle and shot my Garand instead before it started raining.

I’d appreciate any help!

A gunsmith is out of the question, as the closest one is 800km south of me.

EDIT: well, thanks for the sassy help I guess lol. Just wanted to confirm it was safe as I’m still learning. My Enfield, and K98 wasn’t sloppy at all so wasn’t sure if this was wrong or unsafe.

Edit 2 thanks for all the actual help and info! It’s very appreciated

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u/hafetysazard May 22 '26

“Why is my rifle that they made 100,000 per day not perfect?”

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u/hockeyfanatic777 May 22 '26

Nothing to do with perfection, just trying to be safe. Sorry for not being born knowing everything and trying to err on the side of caution when unsure lol

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u/Fat_Man09 May 22 '26

Sounds like you got some research to do! It's good to understand how your firearm's mechanisms function so you can recognize when something is actually unsafe or not working as it should. I'm sure there is tons of information out there for a Mosin.

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u/hockeyfanatic777 May 22 '26

For sure, I still have tons to learn. I’m naturally a pretty cautious person and I second guess myself all the time, so the confirmation of others experiences help. Still need to read up more on it and watch some videos though

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u/hafetysazard May 23 '26

Don’t sweat it. If you ask something on here and get a good ribbing, you know you’re fine.