First Military Surplus to Start my Collection?

[rgoodjr]

I also want to shoot competitions with it.

K31?

 

[TedKennedy]

M1 Garand from the CMP. German K98, complete with Nazi markings.
Can't beat either one for the "cool" factor. (not to mention the history)

 

[rsc]

K31 or Finn M39. Actually, anything Finn is more than likely going to shoot well. The Finn 28-76 is a pretty cool piece, but not an issue weapon, it was for competitions (built off old military rifle parts).

 

[milsurp2.0]

K98k or a type 99 arisaka. The 99s are tack drivers.

 

[bsmith918]

K31 is a good choice!

 

[Erick]

I love my K98 but I would say my K31 is better suited for shooting competition. The trigger being the main reason for me.

 

[cz_partizan]

I'd say k31 as well for competition just starting out. Easy to find for a reasonable price and just about all are in great shape.

Plus Swiss surplus ammo is still relatively cheap and rivals handloads

 

[Perplexed]

Another vote for the K31, though the GP-11 surplus ammo is getting harder to find, and more expensive. Berdan primed, too.

 

[gfercaks33]

I always thought of mosins as the best starter milsurp.

 

[n423]

K98k or a type 99 arisaka. The 99s are tack drivers.

Had an Arisaka that belonged to my stepdad. It had been sporterized.When we tried to sell it, nobody wanted it. Gave it to my son and he finally sold it. We never shot it.