I recently purchased a Swedish 96 and will get a Yugo sks, but am right now looking at either persian mauser, a k31, or a finn m39. The persian is brining up the rear, cause my swede fills the niche of a finely crafted mauser, and I've read about the k31's and worked a few actions, BUT the m39 really intrigues me-Hence this thread.
I understand that the MN action is probably more rugged that a Mauser 98, which is saying a bit. Also, I have read that the Finns are accurate and in good shape. Ammo is cheap (esp. versus the k31), and the M39 seems to be the way to go for a hell-bent-for-leather that might still be capable of <2MOA.
I love accuracy (don't we all) but also want reliability and durability (two different but related concepts). I don't know about the rimmed cartridge, though-anybody have any feeding or related problems. I don't think the MN's have that big nasty Mauser 98 claw on the boltface.
So, anybody got help for me, with good or bad stories? And yes, I know, "buy them all," but baby needs new shoes (literally).cwd
I understand that the MN action is probably more rugged that a Mauser 98, which is saying a bit. Also, I have read that the Finns are accurate and in good shape. Ammo is cheap (esp. versus the k31), and the M39 seems to be the way to go for a hell-bent-for-leather that might still be capable of <2MOA.
I love accuracy (don't we all) but also want reliability and durability (two different but related concepts). I don't know about the rimmed cartridge, though-anybody have any feeding or related problems. I don't think the MN's have that big nasty Mauser 98 claw on the boltface.
So, anybody got help for me, with good or bad stories? And yes, I know, "buy them all," but baby needs new shoes (literally).cwd