seeker_two
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I'm thinking about getting a good milsurp rifle to keep as an iron-sight, lightweight "fightin' carbine" and occasional brush-hunting rifle. I already have a sporterized, scoped SMLE #1Mk III*, and I want my next rifle to stay as close to stock as possible. Plus, since I already handload for this rifle, I want to use as many similar components (.310-.312" bullets, powder, primers) as possible. So I've narrowed my choices down to these two...
Points of interest....
#4 SMLE:
Already familiar w/ its operations.
Already load this caliber.
10-round capacity vs. 5 rounds.
Great sight system (esp. w/ the ladder-type adjustable peep).
Bolt already turned down (if I ever decide to scope)
Butter-smooth action.
Factory hunting soft-points readily available in most areas.
M-38:
Shorter & lighter than SMLE.
Non-detachable mag = no mag to lose.
Can use same components as SMLE (except cases, of course).
Stronger action than SMLE.
Less expensive than SMLE.
Inexpensive ammo available for days I don't want to reload.
I don't have one yet...
So, which should I choose?....
Points of interest....
#4 SMLE:
Already familiar w/ its operations.
Already load this caliber.
10-round capacity vs. 5 rounds.
Great sight system (esp. w/ the ladder-type adjustable peep).
Bolt already turned down (if I ever decide to scope)
Butter-smooth action.
Factory hunting soft-points readily available in most areas.
M-38:
Shorter & lighter than SMLE.
Non-detachable mag = no mag to lose.
Can use same components as SMLE (except cases, of course).
Stronger action than SMLE.
Less expensive than SMLE.
Inexpensive ammo available for days I don't want to reload.
I don't have one yet...
So, which should I choose?....