jagdpanzer347
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Oftentimes I find these two rifles mentioned in the same post or conversation.
Why is that? Is it because they are both older designs that were built or converted to 7.62NATO? Is it because some consider them the highest evolution of the bolt action battle rifle? Is it because they are both of relatively recent(as far as milsurps)manufacture?
With me it's a combination of these factors. And how can one overlook the "coolness" factor of each? I was lucky enough to run across an FR8 at a gunshow a few months ago. Now,thanks to AIM, I've got my Ishy. Now to decide which surplus rifle to buy,just because it's cool. SVT40's are pretty expensive. Hhhhmmm.....Hakim anyone?
What are your thoughts?
-jagd
Why is that? Is it because they are both older designs that were built or converted to 7.62NATO? Is it because some consider them the highest evolution of the bolt action battle rifle? Is it because they are both of relatively recent(as far as milsurps)manufacture?
With me it's a combination of these factors. And how can one overlook the "coolness" factor of each? I was lucky enough to run across an FR8 at a gunshow a few months ago. Now,thanks to AIM, I've got my Ishy. Now to decide which surplus rifle to buy,just because it's cool. SVT40's are pretty expensive. Hhhhmmm.....Hakim anyone?
What are your thoughts?
-jagd