My next milsurp rifle, help me choose

[Quiet]

Swiss K-31, the most accurate mil-surp bolt-action rifle available.

 

[benzy2]

I would go off the board and pick M1 Garand though obviously not a bolt action. They are drying up through the CMP and I would rather have a good one of them than a good one of the others listed though the 1903 is a close second.

 

[High Planes Drifter]

Other ......... Swedish Mauser ; the finest shooting , most accurate bolt action milsurp.


There can be no other.

 

[Maverick223]

I like the Mauser...tons of history...but, which one doesn't? All are great guns (in some way), check your local shops and see what you find. I agree with everyone about the MN though, not a real keeper for me, but it depends upon what you want it for...but for shooting or looking at=no MN...for a bugger picker or tent pole=MN for the win.

 

[AnthonyC.]

M1 garand if you dont already have one.

 

[alemonkey]

I voted a Lee Enfield, but personally I'd go with the No. 4 MK 1 instead of the No. 1 MK 3. It has much better sights.

A Finn M39 would be an excellent choice too, if you're thinking about a Mosin.

 

[jpwilly]

I vote:

M1 Garand,
1903
P17
K31
M96
K98
SMLE
Mosin Nagant...

In that order.

 

[Water-Man]

Swiss K-31

 

[nathan]

Mosin 91/30 while they are cheap and ammo is still afordable. SHoots straighter than any of the pricey ones/

 

[HoosierQ]

Moisins are great but you can get one of those anytime. If you can get your hands on a nice 1903A3, that's your baby right there.

You should also consider the US Model of 1917 as well.

 

[eastsunshine]

the 1903 is cool and everything, but why get a mauser copy thats more expensive, just get a mauser. i know that the springfield may be better than the mauser, but thats nothing i cant change in one afternoon.

 

[Bwana John]

I know that the springfield may be better than the mauser

That is debateable.

Unless you really got to have the magazine cutoff.

Or you like ugly cocking pieces.

 

[jkingrph]

Swiss K-31, or 1911, Swede 96 or 38. Last choice but not bad, a Yugo 48

 

[flyboy1788]

the 1903 is cool and everything, but why get a mauser copy thats more expensive, just get a mauser. i know that the springfield may be better than the mauser, but thats nothing i cant change in one afternoon.

In what way is it better, other than it is 1.) american 2.) rarer and 3.) fires a more popular cartridge? The 1903 wouldnt exist if the mauser wasnt around to rip off of.

 

[Maverick223]

Or you like ugly cocking pieces.

Agreed, on the other hand the K98 is a beautiful piece of history...that just happens to fire straight.

 

[gvnwst]

I still don't have a mosin...and i want one.

 

[PCGS65]

I would go off the board and pick M1 Garand though obviously not a bolt action. They are drying up through the CMP and I would rather have a good one of them than a good one of the others listed though the 1903 is a close second.

This is some sound advice. Plus parts are abundant. Through the CMP you are guarantees a good bore also when buying a service grade.
Not as cheap as the mosins but they WILL hold their value.
+1 on the 1903 also!!

 

[xstuntman]

Nagant. Rifle's still cheap and ammo at aimsurplus is 800 rounds for $150. This is the rifle my great grandkids will be shooting. X