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**hobocircus** · 05-07-2006, 03:24 PM

not the most exciting surplus rifle and the ammo is tough, but not impossible (8x56r)
http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.c...pagenumber%3d2
Straight pull bolt action (not as good as a K-31), interesting though for $119

also Mosin Nagant M-44 combo with accessories for $89. Not too shabby and you can hand select at the store.

Big-5 stores are mostly west coast, Nevada, Arizona...

**beardman2** · 05-07-2006, 04:10 PM

shoot I missed the m44 being on sale! I might have to run out and check them out.

I saw the m95 and did a lot of research. decided for the money I'd rather have another K31 etc.

Plinkomatic · 05-07-2006, 08:27 PM

Just got an SKS and LOVE it.
Should I pick up that M44?....

**beardman2** · 05-07-2006, 10:01 PM

yes! keep an eye out for a M38 you like it even more. the 91/30s are a hoot too.

Plinkomatic · 05-07-2006, 10:47 PM

Why M38 over M44?

**hobocircus** · 05-07-2006, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plinkomatic

Why M38 over M44?

The M38 doesn't have a side folding bayonet and to me its better balanced. Also the suggested use for the M44 is with the bayonet extended so that your rifle will shoot straight and not have the groups pull to one side. I used to have a Russian M44 and I didn't notice a difference. I currently own a 91/59 which is basically a full length 91/30 cut down to carbine length in 1959. What ever flavor you choose in these short barreled Mosins, you are in for a good pop to the shoulder! Shoot one at night and you are in for a psychedelic treat of flame and color!

**beardman2** · 05-08-2006, 12:46 AM

actually I guess I can't compare the two. every told me to try for an m38 if I found one. which I did and fell in love. However I have yet to meet a firearm I didn't like.

JHA XD40 · 05-13-2006, 08:18 AM

I think they need to expand to the southeastern part of the country. It isn't fair that you guys have stores like Big 5 and Cabela's and whatnot. All we have here is Academy. Well, at least we still have the Mom and Pop Shops.

jonas

**beardman2** · 05-13-2006, 09:48 AM

no cabelas in phoenix yet. Late this year I think. And its about an hours drive from me.

Dr4Pcs · 05-14-2006, 08:40 AM

Used to own one of the Steyr's. Great conversion piece, not to accurate, and that straight pull bolt is a B!TCH!! to cycle. Was kinda fun though, I bought mine for like $70 from Rose's many moons ago. Wish I hadn't sold it now.

05-07-2006, 03:24 PM	#1
hobocircus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Nevada Desert on a Dry Lakebed. Living in a trailer with thunderstorms looming in the distance. Posts: 3,339	on sale this week at Big-5 sporting goods (west coast) not the most exciting surplus rifle and the ammo is tough, but not impossible (8x56r) http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.c...pagenumber%3d2 Straight pull bolt action (not as good as a K-31), interesting though for $119 also Mosin Nagant M-44 combo with accessories for $89. Not too shabby and you can hand select at the store. Big-5 stores are mostly west coast, Nevada, Arizona... __________________ Ported V-10 XD9 Service SOLD Tactical XD9 in Basic Black I like to shoot Wolf ammo out of my Hi-Point pistol and rifle.

05-07-2006, 04:10 PM	#2
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	shoot I missed the m44 being on sale! I might have to run out and check them out. I saw the m95 and did a lot of research. decided for the money I'd rather have another K31 etc. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

05-07-2006, 10:01 PM	#4
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	yes! keep an eye out for a M38 you like it even more. the 91/30s are a hoot too. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

05-08-2006, 12:46 AM	#7
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	actually I guess I can't compare the two. every told me to try for an m38 if I found one. which I did and fell in love. However I have yet to meet a firearm I didn't like. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

05-13-2006, 08:18 AM	#8
JHA XD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 478	I think they need to expand to the southeastern part of the country. It isn't fair that you guys have stores like Big 5 and Cabela's and whatnot. All we have here is Academy. Well, at least we still have the Mom and Pop Shops. jonas __________________ "He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

05-07-2006, 08:27 PM	#3
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,305	Just got an SKS and LOVE it. Should I pick up that M44?....

05-07-2006, 10:47 PM	#5
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,305	Why M38 over M44?

05-13-2006, 09:48 AM	#9
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	no cabelas in phoenix yet. Late this year I think. And its about an hours drive from me. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

05-14-2006, 08:40 AM	#10
Dr4Pcs XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 80	Used to own one of the Steyr's. Great conversion piece, not to accurate, and that straight pull bolt is a B!TCH!! to cycle. Was kinda fun though, I bought mine for like $70 from Rose's many moons ago. Wish I hadn't sold it now. __________________ Chris XD-40 Taurus PT1911 Charles Daly M5 Commander U.S Enfield P17 1943 M1 Garand

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