Let's talk surplus bolt guns

[74novaman]

Interested in what you guys shoot/like in surplus bolt guns.

The obvious and easy answer is the Mosin Nagant, and they're cheap enough that it makes sense.

In the closer to ~300 dollar range, what do yall think of the SMLE or Yugo 24/47? Anyone have either gun?

Been eyeballing both and considering that black gun prices are going to be insane this year and I already have black guns, been thinking this might be the year to get into the old stuff.

I could pick up a Mosin and either a 24/47 or SMLE for not too much.

Any opinions?

[MoJo]

All three are rock solid old school battle rifles. The MN is being sold at almost give away prices between the Yugo Mauser and the SMLE I would have to flip a coin both are great rifles and I have a soft spot in my heart for both.

[74novaman]

All three are rock solid old school battle rifles. The MN is being sold at almost give away prices between the Yugo Mauser and the SMLE I would have to flip a coin both are great rifles and I have a soft spot in my heart for both.

This is why I can't decide which to get. You're not helping.

[olafpfj]

I'm partial to my SMLE No4MKI. The bolt cocks on closing which makes for smooth, fast operation. Ammo is a bit pricey so plan on reloading.

I do have plans for a K98 at some point and a 1903A3. All in good time.

[74novaman]

I'm partial to my SMLE No4MKI. The bolt cocks on closing which makes for smooth, fast operation. Ammo is a bit pricey so plan on reloading.

I do have plans for a K98 at some point and a 1903A3. All in good time.

Where did you get your SMLE? I found several sites selling yugo 24/47s, but not having as much luck finding SMLEs....

[olafpfj]

I'm partial to my SMLE No4MKI. The bolt cocks on closing which makes for smooth, fast operation. Ammo is a bit pricey so plan on reloading.

I do have plans for a K98 at some point and a 1903A3. All in good time.

Where did you get your SMLE? I found several sites selling yugo 24/47s, but not having as much luck finding SMLEs....

I got it off of gunbroker with my 03 C&R.

[bnc]

You might want to look into Swede Mausers and K31.

[74novaman]

You might want to look into Swede Mausers and K31.

Darn it. Those look interesting too.

[MoJo]

All three are rock solid old school battle rifles. The MN is being sold at almost give away prices between the Yugo Mauser and the SMLE I would have to flip a coin both are great rifles and I have a soft spot in my heart for both.

This is why I can't decide which to get. You're not helping.

Shoot, buy 'em all!

[74novaman]

Eventually I may!

Looking at availability though, I think I might be going with the Yugo 24/47 and a Mosin 91/30.

[olafpfj]

The mosin and the VZ are no brainers and the K31 is a real bargain gem. No one really knows the Schmidt Rubin k31so they can still be had reasonably.

[The Annoyed Man]

I wouldn't have any objections to a lightly used M40-A5:


If anyone knows where I can pick up a left handed one on the cheap, PM me.

[74novaman]

I wouldn't have any objections to a lightly used M40-A5:


If anyone knows where I can pick up a left handed one on the cheap, PM me.

Well, you got me there. I guess I should have specified "sub ~$400" surplus bolt guns.

[stroo]

I have a K31. It is a tack driver.

[Ameer]

My father has a SMLE. Great gun.