I've been shopping around and looking for awhile, and have finally decided that I would like to purchase a surplus bolt action rifle for the pure fun of just shooting it. I've narrowed it down to these 2 rifles:
K98
M39 w/turn down bolt
I have some experience with the mosin (a buddies), but no experience with the K98. I was hoping some of y'all could help tell me the pluses and minuses of each rifle. I know the 54r surplus ammo is easier to find and cheaper than the 8mm. But that's about it.
If you could have only one of the above, which would you choose? Or would you choose something else entirely for a surplus bolt action? I would like to keep the cost of the rifle under $500.
Thanks,
Jake
K98
M39 w/turn down bolt
I have some experience with the mosin (a buddies), but no experience with the K98. I was hoping some of y'all could help tell me the pluses and minuses of each rifle. I know the 54r surplus ammo is easier to find and cheaper than the 8mm. But that's about it.
If you could have only one of the above, which would you choose? Or would you choose something else entirely for a surplus bolt action? I would like to keep the cost of the rifle under $500.
Thanks,
Jake