I just purchased my first Mosin this weekend. I have no idea why folks say they "kick like a mule". If you think the recoil is bad on a Mosin you should go out and shoot a 3.5 inch turkey load or slug out of a 12 gauge pump.
Yes you should,they are ugly,heavy,and ugly,but as problem free as a hammer.If you don't like it you can use it for a fencepost,flagpole,hatrack,any other suggestions?