bigmike349
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- Jun 26, 2013
- 58
I'm looking to get a sporting/hunting/practical rifle in 30-06 or 308 that is C&R eligible and has a controlled round feed action under $500 (more ideally under $400) with aperture iron sights. Where would you recommend I start?
Right now I'm thinking I should be going for a 1903 that has already been sporterized (as I would NEVER sporterize a milsurp) because there seems to be plenty of them on the market for reasonable prices. I would lean towards a 1903 as opposed to a 1917 because I already have a 1917 (and I LOVE it) so it would be nice to expand my new collection. I know I could be buying someone else's failed experiment if I get a sporterized milsurp, but I think I would be willing to take a chance. Thoughts? If I go towards a sporterized 1903, what should I be looking for?
Right now I'm thinking I should be going for a 1903 that has already been sporterized (as I would NEVER sporterize a milsurp) because there seems to be plenty of them on the market for reasonable prices. I would lean towards a 1903 as opposed to a 1917 because I already have a 1917 (and I LOVE it) so it would be nice to expand my new collection. I know I could be buying someone else's failed experiment if I get a sporterized milsurp, but I think I would be willing to take a chance. Thoughts? If I go towards a sporterized 1903, what should I be looking for?