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shaunpain · August 1, 2012, 12:04 PM

Really, for the old milsurps I've been taking a look at, Samco really just has some the best rifles money can buy. You won't see them much lower on Gunbroker, and you're dealing with a company that isn't going to give you a raw deal. JG sales may still have those cheap Mosins, but from what I remember after I purchased mine, they have climbed a bit since then. I'm a big fan of milsurp rifles and my last recent purchase was an Ishapore in .308. I went that route because I knew I definitely wanted an Enfield, but couldn't absorb the unavailability of ammo (I don't reload, either). 7.62 NATO is abundant, which is REALLY what the rifle is supposed to eat, but I've read that the N type steel will take the punishment of the .308 as well. These can get pricey, but I got mine for a cool $260 or so. I also bought a Yugo SKS for about the same price, give or take five bucks, and I was happy to do so.

August 1, 2012, 12:04 PM	#14
shaunpain Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 854	Really, for the old milsurps I've been taking a look at, Samco really just has some the best rifles money can buy. You won't see them much lower on Gunbroker, and you're dealing with a company that isn't going to give you a raw deal. JG sales may still have those cheap Mosins, but from what I remember after I purchased mine, they have climbed a bit since then. I'm a big fan of milsurp rifles and my last recent purchase was an Ishapore in .308. I went that route because I knew I definitely wanted an Enfield, but couldn't absorb the unavailability of ammo (I don't reload, either). 7.62 NATO is abundant, which is REALLY what the rifle is supposed to eat, but I've read that the N type steel will take the punishment of the .308 as well. These can get pricey, but I got mine for a cool $260 or so. I also bought a Yugo SKS for about the same price, give or take five bucks, and I was happy to do so. __________________ "Shut up, crime!"