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Message started by Andylit on Nov 16th, 2018 at 7:10pm

Title: New Guy Questions about buying
Post by Andylit on Nov 16th, 2018 at 7:10pm
Hello all. I have the bug. Not sure why after all these years but I have been recently afflicted with the military bolt action mania. The boy got himself an old 8mm Mauser. As I was waiting around I was taken home by...errr... took home an old Nagant. There is a Springfield 1903 begging to come home with me as well

And, I MUST acquire a Jorgensen. The question is, which one. I want a decent looking specimen that I can also take out and run a box or 3 through every now and then. And I prefer to be able to hit the target.

I see a variety available at gunbroker. Assuming truth in advertising, should I be looking only at the 1898's, or will a decent 1894 serve my needs?

How do the carbines compare with the full size rifles for handling and shooting? I won't be hunting with it, just normal range firing.

What should I look for, what should I avoid? I know prices are subjective, but assume I'm not looking for a museum quality or unissued rifle. What price ranges are fair and reasonable.

Thanks i advance.

Andy

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