flakbait
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The rifle was never used in any major war or military action that I know. The Swiss have not fought any wars for hundreds of years.
Like a swiss watch it is probably well made and shoots very accurately compared to other rifles of its era. It is difficult to add a scope. The ammo is not cheap or widely available outside of surplus internet vendors. There is not a wide range of hunting ammo available.
Why not get a more inaccurate Mosin, Mauser, Enfield, or Springfield etc with a little more historical favor if one is shopping a C+R eligible rifle?
I don't mean to insult the K31 which is probably a fabulous gun in its own right...but if you just want an inexpensive, accurate centerfire rifle, just get a Savage in 30'06, .308, or .243.
Like a swiss watch it is probably well made and shoots very accurately compared to other rifles of its era. It is difficult to add a scope. The ammo is not cheap or widely available outside of surplus internet vendors. There is not a wide range of hunting ammo available.
Why not get a more inaccurate Mosin, Mauser, Enfield, or Springfield etc with a little more historical favor if one is shopping a C+R eligible rifle?
I don't mean to insult the K31 which is probably a fabulous gun in its own right...but if you just want an inexpensive, accurate centerfire rifle, just get a Savage in 30'06, .308, or .243.