madmike
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I had trouble deciding between the 93 Mauser, 95 Mauser, SMLE, K31 or M44.
So I compromised and got them all
So I compromised and got them all
Get a Savage; the internet grossly exaggerates the accuracy of milsurp rifles. Miracle "group of the day/week/month/year" doesn't count as the rifle's measure of accuracy.
Makes you wonder why all those idiots spend $3,000 for rifles to shoot long range and get that 1/2 MOA performance?
Morons could have bought a $100 Mosin and given it a little tender lovin' care with reloads and have it go head to head with an AI.
A budget Savage won't be a high end long range rifle with AI accuracy, but at least it won't pattern a paper plate.
Ever heard the saying "you get what you pay for" ? There's a reason most milsurps are $100 ~
K31 with it's match-grade ammo, never-seen-war barrels, and constant arsenal maintenance is an exception.
I'm 16 and while I do have a job, I've got gas and insurance to worry about as well as supporting my gun addiction.
If you want cheap to shoot with decent accuracy, save up and get a Finnish M39. You won't get match accuracy with most cheap 7.62x54R surplus, but with handloads you will.I'm 16 and while I do have a job, I've got gas and insurance to worry about as well as supporting my gun addiction.
The problem with milsurps is that some have seen a lot of use and abuse. I think if you find a 1903, Enfield or K-31 with a great bore chances are that it will be just as accurate as an off the shelf modern bolt action.
In 1903s, 03A3s and especially enfields, there is a fairly wide variation in the acceptable bore and groove diameters, while a modern factory rifle has much tighter qc standards. A 1903 might need .310" bullets to match its groove diameter or a enfield might need .315" bullets to match its groove diameter toshoot its best, while a remington or a savage will shoot .308" bullets perfectly.