time to buy a milsurp
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Funderb
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hahahahaha, oh, it is so true. those poor guys, out so much money for a rifle that isn't even minute of potato.
hey, at least they are semi.
hey, at least they are semi.
Mosins weren't used on the Western Front. That's why I said he'll have to push for a "Stalingrad" match. Or "Leningrad" if he gets a Finn.
But getting back to my modest recommendation, ("buy them all."):
A basic technique of investing is called "Dollar Cost Averaging."
In this case, it means, "Just buy One Rifle Every Month."
I think most of us here will agree this is a sensible approach.
Try this basic plan:
October: 03-A3 Springfield
November: M1 Garand (Service Grade from the CMP)
December: 91/30 Mosin
January: K98 Mauser
February: Lee Enfield No.4 Mk 1
March: M1 Carbine from the CMP
April: Carcano (April Fool!)
May: Arisaka
June: M39 Finnish Mosin
July: Lee Enfield No.1 Mk III*
August: Swiss K31 ("They also serve who only stand and wait.")
September: French MAS
That'll get you started, and sort of hit the high spots. You just keep going from there, and remember:
Dollar Cost Averaging is recommended by all the investment councilors.
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But getting back to my modest recommendation, ("buy them all."):
A basic technique of investing is called "Dollar Cost Averaging."
In this case, it means, "Just buy One Rifle Every Month."
I think most of us here will agree this is a sensible approach.
Try this basic plan:
October: 03-A3 Springfield
November: M1 Garand (Service Grade from the CMP)
December: 91/30 Mosin
January: K98 Mauser
February: Lee Enfield No.4 Mk 1
March: M1 Carbine from the CMP
April: Carcano (April Fool!)
May: Arisaka
June: M39 Finnish Mosin
July: Lee Enfield No.1 Mk III*
August: Swiss K31 ("They also serve who only stand and wait.")
September: French MAS
That'll get you started, and sort of hit the high spots. You just keep going from there, and remember:
Dollar Cost Averaging is recommended by all the investment councilors.
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Exactly. And that's the beauty of Dollar Cost Averaging! Start with my conservative outline, and in future years, you can increase to two a month.
Still, to get started, I like the 03-A3, largely because the CMP has lots of good ammo at good prices. Also it has good sights. But it depends on finding a nice shooter at a good price.
You might get a Lee Enfield for less, but ammo is costly. Also the sights aren't adjustable for windage. When you get your first No4 Mk1, get the click-adjustable ladder sight if you can.
The K98 Mauser will be the most versatile, good for Eastern and Western Front matches. Ammo is more expensive though, and the sights are not great. The Mauser will probably shoot way high at 100 yards, too.
When you get your first Garand from the CMP, take a look at the Field Grades. From what I hear, many are quite nice, and with the money you save, you can get your first 91/30.
Anyway, someone at your club can tell you how to qualify for CMP sales (sounds like you already have your qualifications about covered), and you can start taking immediate advantage of the ammo sales, even if you can't get your first Garand until after Thanksgiving. That's assuming you get a Springfield, for the sake of the ammo.
http://www.thecmp.org/ammosales.htm
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Still, to get started, I like the 03-A3, largely because the CMP has lots of good ammo at good prices. Also it has good sights. But it depends on finding a nice shooter at a good price.
You might get a Lee Enfield for less, but ammo is costly. Also the sights aren't adjustable for windage. When you get your first No4 Mk1, get the click-adjustable ladder sight if you can.
The K98 Mauser will be the most versatile, good for Eastern and Western Front matches. Ammo is more expensive though, and the sights are not great. The Mauser will probably shoot way high at 100 yards, too.
When you get your first Garand from the CMP, take a look at the Field Grades. From what I hear, many are quite nice, and with the money you save, you can get your first 91/30.
Anyway, someone at your club can tell you how to qualify for CMP sales (sounds like you already have your qualifications about covered), and you can start taking immediate advantage of the ammo sales, even if you can't get your first Garand until after Thanksgiving. That's assuming you get a Springfield, for the sake of the ammo.
http://www.thecmp.org/ammosales.htm
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I was thinking you could buy a rifle-a-month for a year, then a pistol-a-month for a year. Then maybe a machine-gun-a-month for a year, before rotating back to rifles. Lots of interesting ways you can go. Just don't squander your money of frivolous things like food or a social life.
I agree with you about milsurps. Lots of character and history. Endlessly interesting.
By the way, in the name of mature responsibility, I have to suggest you think carefully about how you re-invest that CD when it matures. Maybe another CD, maybe a mutual fund. And take a look at the boring version of Dollar Cost Averaging:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollar_cost_averaging
Dollar Cost Averaging plus The Miracle of Compound Interest (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compound_interest) plus your opportunity to start young EQUALS a very realistic chance for you to be a millionaire when you take early retirement. And think of the Milsurps you can get then!
I agree with you about milsurps. Lots of character and history. Endlessly interesting.
By the way, in the name of mature responsibility, I have to suggest you think carefully about how you re-invest that CD when it matures. Maybe another CD, maybe a mutual fund. And take a look at the boring version of Dollar Cost Averaging:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollar_cost_averaging
Dollar Cost Averaging plus The Miracle of Compound Interest (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compound_interest) plus your opportunity to start young EQUALS a very realistic chance for you to be a millionaire when you take early retirement. And think of the Milsurps you can get then!
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already invested in a roth ira.....thats not going so well but my cds are still gaining interest. ill be graduating college debt free and will be able to buy whatever osama doesnt ban. Remember "any rifle originally designed for military use" is in the ban wording so milsurps may be in danger
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I love my Garands, but my 1903A3 is my favorite. Will they allow 1917s? My Eddytone was affordable and very accurate.
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QUOTEhahahahaha, oh, it is so true. those poor guys, out so much money for a rifle that isn't even minute of potato.
hey, at least they are semi.
QuoteThey're too accurate. It just isn't fair to the other shooters who spent hundreds of dollars on Garands.
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ugh excuse me,say what?Sorry but comparing a Mosin to a Garand is like comparing a hamburger to a prime rib..........
http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=5000746&postcount=100
http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=4959651&postcount=93
hey, at least they are semi.
QuoteThey're too accurate. It just isn't fair to the other shooters who spent hundreds of dollars on Garands.
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ugh excuse me,say what?Sorry but comparing a Mosin to a Garand is like comparing a hamburger to a prime rib..........
http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=5000746&postcount=100
http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=4959651&postcount=93
Deputy25
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Our club has had similar matches. I've used my CMP Garand in a few, and used my K98 in one. The Garand and 1903A3 are the most popular.
, also keep your eyes open for a nice m1917 Winchester and a p14 (the Brit 303 that the M1917 is based on).- Status
