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I kind of feel like if you're looking in .308, might as well go with a new gun. Decent savage and Stevens bolt guns can be had pretty cheaply.

Part of the surplus mistique to me is the old, interesting calibers they come in.

But I'm weird like that.

JeepGuy79 wrote:Sorry, I love the AK's!!!

Me too. It is not something that needs an apology. First rifle I bought for myself was a Saiga that I converted back to its "original intent".

Shameless AK showoff time

An AMD-65 is one of the AKs I already own.

Its a great gun though. I'm a big fan of it.

Like I said, I will eventually be building an AR, I have AKs...I was just looking around to see what else I could get into.

Maybe bolt guns, maybe the subgun and pistol...

Who knows what I'll do.

JeepGuy79 wrote:$300 is another AK my friend.

Got 3. Looking to expand with a bit of variety before I continue the Kalashnikov sickness.

Although I've been looking lately at ditching the surplus bolt gun idea entirely, and picking up a pps-43 and a tt33 to match it, both in 7.62x25 tokarev.

The Annoyed Man wrote: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.

Eventually I may!

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

bnc wrote:You might want to look into Swede Mausers and K31.

Darn it. Those look interesting too.

olafpfj wrote: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....

MoJo wrote: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.

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?