Surplus Rifle suggestions

[PriestEG]

so i allready have myself a 91/30 and i have fallen in love with it. i was wondering if there are any other older surplus rifles out there that that are readily available at a fairly decent price that ammo is easily attainable?
basically what does the InGo community like?

Not interested in an ak at the moment so thats out

 

[Mgderf]

Look at the many Enfields out there.

I have an SMLE made in Australia in 1942. Shoots .303 British, and is FULL of history and character.

Edit: I should have read a little further in your post. .303 Bitish is not that hard to find, but it is kind of spendy.

 

[Mosinguy]

Any and all Mausers

 

[PriestEG]

i dont mind spendy to much on ammo as it would be something i just wouldnt shoot as much. i love having an old school rifle with history and character!

 

[meyer4589]

7mm or 8mm Mauser Variant or I would recommend an Enfield Variant preferably an Ishapore 2a1. Hands down my favorite military/surplus rifle I own, but they are harder to find.

The Ishapore shoots 7.62x51 which you can find just about anywhere, and is very nice to shoot all day at the range.

 

[sgreen3]

M48 mause would be a nice rifle. ammo not to tearable on price somewhat still easy to find ammo for. They make great shooters. Or a Turk Mauser would also be a good choice. K98 would be real nice in the Muser family but they are little more money than the others listed.

 

[Miller Tyme]

Get a Finn M39 and you will simplify your ammo supply and get a tack driver in the process.

 

[MtnBiker6510]

M1 from the CMP?

 

[sepe]

Any 8mm Mauser for sure. Surplus ammo is fairly cheap and commercial isn't terrible.

 

[paddling_man]

..I would recommend an Enfield Variant preferably an Ishapore 2a1. Hands down my favorite military/surplus rifle I own, but they are harder to find.

The Ishapore shoots 7.62x51 which you can find just about anywhere, and is very nice to shoot all day at the range.

A 1967 vintage reporting in here.

 

[Mosinowner]

Mauser m24/47

Mosin M44

Any Finish mosin

SKS

M1 Carbines

 

[PriestEG]

Get a Nagant

ive got one. im liking the idea of picking up a M1 carbine 30carbin. espically since its an american weapon, and not some ruskie! thanks for getting my brain working INGo

 

[paddling_man]

A M1 carbine would be a very good choice. Can you find the ammo reasonably easily? I've not looked or noticed, so it may be sitting on shelves and I just gloss over it.

 

[PriestEG]

A M1 carbine would be a very good choice. Can you find the ammo reasonably easily? I've not looked or noticed, so it may be sitting on shelves and I just gloss over it.

im not to sure about the ammo as i have never priced or even looked for the ammo for said weapon. but it sure would be a cool piece of history to own and shoot from time to time

 

[shavedforbattle]

.30 carbine ammo is readily available and not too expensive, so an M1 Carbine would be an awesome choice for your next milsurp purchase.

 

[Fordtough25]

Any and all Mausers

+ 1!


M1 Carbine would be a dandy but they're not cheap and I don't see much ammo around local anyways. You could always order it online.

 

[Claddagh]

Just my current personal favorites, although there are many other historically or mechanically interesting old military rifles on my "Wish" list.

First, a ditto on the Ishapore No.2/2A1. The justly classic SMLE action and features in a more common and plentiful chambering. Desperately need to find a quality NG-type scope mount for mine, as my elderly eyes aren't capable of accessing anywhere near the accuracy potential of this rifle anymore.

SKS. I've owned at least one example of every nationality that's been imported in significant numbers. Simple, tough, durable, rugged and reliable. Ammo is still relatively inexpensive and available almost anywhere. Simple MOA (manual of arms) and low recoil makes it a nearly ideal "starter" military-type CF for tyros. Not nearly as cheap as they once were, but still can be had in very nice condition for well under $300 if one shops around. IMHO, everybody should at least try one.

M1 Garand. Not exactly cheap, even from the CMP, but still a truly great milsurp to own and shoot. My own had been professionally converted to 7.62x51 NATO, much as the ones I qualified with in the course of my Navy service were. Mine was fitted with a new commercial barrel rather than equipped with the "Navy sleeve" chamber insert, which is a real plus IMHO. Still capable of being a formidable "fighting" tool if ever called upon, and great fun to shoot.

Swiss K31. A truly unique and fascinating design IMO. Perhaps the most accurate milsurp I own when Swiss surplus GP11 ammo is used and the slickest operating BA I've ever run. Commercial ammo, loading data and components are readily available and affordable. To get this level of build quality in a commercial rifle would cost several times their modest price.

About any K98 variant. IMHO, the definitive military BA rifle design, and for good reasons. Another item that I think everybody should at least try out. Nice ones are getting pricey, but the real classics always do.

If one fancies the old Moisin-Nagant, IMHO the Finn rebuild/reworks are the most desirable. The ones I've owned or handled have been several cuts above the average run of Russians and Chinese in fit, finish and build quality. Well worth the extra $$, IMO.

As I said, there're lots of others on the wish list, but most of them are still out of my reach as my personal finances presently allow.

 

[LtScott14]

Mosin stands guard at the Barbecue, bayonet can be used for shish ka bobs! Shot it a bit and you won't need another model unless its a M44. Mine is a blast to shoot. Runs others away due to noise. Pick up an AK47 for a companion. What a team.

 

[TheWabbit]

I grew up shooting the M1 carbine. I love that rifle.

 

[melensdad]

Look at the many Enfields out there.

I have an SMLE made in Australia in 1942. Shoots .303 British, and is FULL of history and character.

Edit: I should have read a little further in your post. .303 Bitish is not that hard to find, but it is kind of spendy.

Ditto the Enfields, but look for one that was originally chambered in .308 instead of .303. There are also plenty that have been re-chambered from 303 to 308.