Guys, I have traditionally been a more modern, bolt/semi, short action, flat/fast shootin guy when it come to my rifles (with the exception of my .54 T/C Renegade which has killed more S. Tier NY/N. Tier Pa Whitetails than all my other rifles combined,) but lately I have begun to gain an interest in older military stuff. Esp. been reading up on 30-40 Krags, I ran accross one at a local shop the other day, seemed pretty nice with good rifling (expected dings, nick and blue wear), I have read that ya need to have the bolt checked for cracks due to the single locking lug...any other input?
Other question I have is what is one worth generally speaking, I mean I go on the gun sales sights and see 'em listed for $500 on up to crazy numbers, but this guy is aking $265...are these like tractors: people ask unrealistic numbers on the web but they really sell for less or am I missing something I shouldn't be?
I appreciate talking guns and their uses and such but didn't start this to get peoples opinions on what they think would be a better gun to buy...this is a "want" purchase not a need, I have .17 .22 .22mag,
.22 hornet .222 .223 .243 .244 6.5x55 7.62x39 7.62x54 30-30 7mm.08 .308 .9mm .38/.357 .44 .45long colt and .45-70 all available in rifle form for whatever specialty need I have, so not lookin' for the old "ya oughtta get (fill in here) instead 'cuz it'll do (fill in blank) better! Just input on 30-40 Krags! Thanks, Pete
Other question I have is what is one worth generally speaking, I mean I go on the gun sales sights and see 'em listed for $500 on up to crazy numbers, but this guy is aking $265...are these like tractors: people ask unrealistic numbers on the web but they really sell for less or am I missing something I shouldn't be?
I appreciate talking guns and their uses and such but didn't start this to get peoples opinions on what they think would be a better gun to buy...this is a "want" purchase not a need, I have .17 .22 .22mag,
.22 hornet .222 .223 .243 .244 6.5x55 7.62x39 7.62x54 30-30 7mm.08 .308 .9mm .38/.357 .44 .45long colt and .45-70 all available in rifle form for whatever specialty need I have, so not lookin' for the old "ya oughtta get (fill in here) instead 'cuz it'll do (fill in blank) better! Just input on 30-40 Krags! Thanks, Pete