Jenrick
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So as my christmas present to myself I've come down to three different rifles. Choices are roughly in order of price:
Enfield 2A .308, roughly $200 or so after shipping and FFL.
M1 Garand w/ Dutch barrel, about $615 after tax (local sale). Nice bore, good condition, and from a local shop.
Polytech M1A brand new, about $900 after tax.
The M1A is a bit pricey, but not unaffordable. I've always wanted a M1A/M14 and it seems like a nice rifle for a good price compared to a Springfield etc.
The Garand is of course a Garand. Always wanted one, good oportunity to own one of know quality vintage etc.
Enfield, a nice variation on the SMLE I've been wanting for a while. Being in .308 is a nice advantage as well since that's cheaper to buy then .303 (since I don't reload at the moment).
Main usage is going to be marksmanship work. I don't hunt. I plan on getting into high power shooting once I get more proficent at offhand shooting.
Just curious what other peoples opinions are on the issue. I'm halfway convinced I should go with the Enfield and the Garand and get the M1A later.
-Jenrick
Enfield 2A .308, roughly $200 or so after shipping and FFL.
M1 Garand w/ Dutch barrel, about $615 after tax (local sale). Nice bore, good condition, and from a local shop.
Polytech M1A brand new, about $900 after tax.
The M1A is a bit pricey, but not unaffordable. I've always wanted a M1A/M14 and it seems like a nice rifle for a good price compared to a Springfield etc.
The Garand is of course a Garand. Always wanted one, good oportunity to own one of know quality vintage etc.
Enfield, a nice variation on the SMLE I've been wanting for a while. Being in .308 is a nice advantage as well since that's cheaper to buy then .303 (since I don't reload at the moment).
Main usage is going to be marksmanship work. I don't hunt. I plan on getting into high power shooting once I get more proficent at offhand shooting.
Just curious what other peoples opinions are on the issue. I'm halfway convinced I should go with the Enfield and the Garand and get the M1A later.
-Jenrick