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IndyMatt · 01-03-2008, 06:44 AM

Okay, I got the blessing from the other half on buying C&R rifles. Here is the sticker, I can only get two due to limited safe space. So here are the combos that I am looking at:

1. Schmidt Rubin K31 and Mosin M44

2. Schmidt Rubin K31 and Yugo SKS

3. Schmidt Rubin K31 and Russian Captured Mauser K98

I need your help and reasons for one combo over the other. I am thinking that combo three is the way to go. I am looking for historical value and collectors value as well as a family heirloom to hand down to my soon to come son (2.5 months). I am thinking that I can get a Mosin for my birthday here soon. The SKS sounds fun to shoot but it doesn't have as much historical value as the other two.

Help is appreciated!

bigun · 01-03-2008, 08:30 AM

#3 the Mausers and SR's are drying up.

Brickboy240 · 01-03-2008, 08:40 AM

Get the Russkie 98k and K-31. Those are the best quality shooters of the bunch.

- Brickboy240

blefferd · 01-03-2008, 08:42 AM

#3!!!!

IndyMatt · 01-03-2008, 09:24 AM

Done, ordered them both from Classic Arms!

I will post pics of them when they arrive!

101radioman · 01-03-2008, 02:26 PM

#3

Brickboy240 · 01-03-2008, 02:32 PM

You'll love them...especially the K-31. Ammo for the Swiss rifle is harder to find, but there is always Wolf classic and some surplus GP11 around.

8mm Mauser ammo is not hard to find at all. AIM had some Yugoslavian surplus in a few weeks ago and it was reasonably priced. I already have two cases in my closet (I have three 8mms to feed!) so I did not order any more.

- Brickboy240

IndyMatt · 01-03-2008, 04:47 PM

I will check Aimsurplus, I bought some 7.5 Swiss with the rifle. I plan on buying even more later on.

bkelm18 · 01-04-2008, 05:16 AM

Whenever I get my C&R FFL (I eagerly check the mailbox everyday), I think my first buy will be an M44.

IndyMatt · 01-04-2008, 06:39 AM

Well I went to Aimsurplus and bought some of the Yugo Mauser Ammo, more 7.5 Swiss, and 7.62 X 54R for the 91/30 I ordered! I wanted the Mosin and couldn't resist for $80. I am getting a small heavy guage steel safe until I get a bigger/nicer safe for the future. I am using my Gander Mountain gift card I got from my Mom.

This can get addicting!

01-03-2008, 06:44 AM	#1
IndyMatt XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 619	Ordering Time - C&R Rifles Okay, I got the blessing from the other half on buying C&R rifles. Here is the sticker, I can only get two due to limited safe space. So here are the combos that I am looking at: 1. Schmidt Rubin K31 and Mosin M44 2. Schmidt Rubin K31 and Yugo SKS 3. Schmidt Rubin K31 and Russian Captured Mauser K98 I need your help and reasons for one combo over the other. I am thinking that combo three is the way to go. I am looking for historical value and collectors value as well as a family heirloom to hand down to my soon to come son (2.5 months). I am thinking that I can get a Mosin for my birthday here soon. The SKS sounds fun to shoot but it doesn't have as much historical value as the other two. Help is appreciated!

01-03-2008, 08:30 AM	#2
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,713	#3 the Mausers and SR's are drying up. __________________ Springfield Loaded Stainless,Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Beretta 92D Centurions x2, 92FS, SIG 229 SAS, CZ75, and several other weapons that give Liberals nightmares.

01-03-2008, 08:42 AM	#4
blefferd XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 1,452	#3!!!! __________________ SA XD 45GAP S&W 642 38SPL Glock 19 9mm Winchester Model 70 .308 Benelli Nova 12g Ruger 10/22 German K98 8MM New England Firearms Pardner 20g Norinco SKS 7.62x39 Polish TanTal 5.45x39 East German Markarov 9x18

01-03-2008, 02:32 PM	#7
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,295	You'll love them...especially the K-31. Ammo for the Swiss rifle is harder to find, but there is always Wolf classic and some surplus GP11 around. 8mm Mauser ammo is not hard to find at all. AIM had some Yugoslavian surplus in a few weeks ago and it was reasonably priced. I already have two cases in my closet (I have three 8mms to feed!) so I did not order any more. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

01-04-2008, 05:16 AM	#9
bkelm18 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 1,103	Whenever I get my C&R FFL (I eagerly check the mailbox everyday), I think my first buy will be an M44. __________________ The United States Constitution (c)1791. All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff.

01-03-2008, 08:40 AM	#3
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,295	Get the Russkie 98k and K-31. Those are the best quality shooters of the bunch. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

01-03-2008, 09:24 AM	#5
IndyMatt XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 619	Done, ordered them both from Classic Arms! I will post pics of them when they arrive!

01-03-2008, 02:26 PM	#6
101radioman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moorhead, MN Posts: 196	#3

01-03-2008, 04:47 PM	#8
IndyMatt XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 619	I will check Aimsurplus, I bought some 7.5 Swiss with the rifle. I plan on buying even more later on.

01-04-2008, 06:39 AM	#10
IndyMatt XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 619	Well I went to Aimsurplus and bought some of the Yugo Mauser Ammo, more 7.5 Swiss, and 7.62 X 54R for the 91/30 I ordered! I wanted the Mosin and couldn't resist for $80. I am getting a small heavy guage steel safe until I get a bigger/nicer safe for the future. I am using my Gander Mountain gift card I got from my Mom. This can get addicting!

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