Now, as a bit of an experiment, i’d like to hear your opinion

You are in an urban battle field, a downtown of any major city. Let’s say New York. Big city blocks, tall buildings, and the subway system. Total anarchy is rampant, every man for himself. You are given the choice between 4 sniper rifles. They are as follows:

#1: Karabiner 98k with Zeiss 4x ZF42 scope, chambered in 8mm (7.92x57mm Mauser)

#2: Mosin-Nagant 91/30 with 4x PEM scope, chambered in 7.62x54R

#3: Lee-Enfield SMLE No.1 MK III, (HT) with 4x telescope, chambered in .303 British

#4: Gewehr 43 with 4x ZF 4 scope, chambered in 8mm (7.92x57mm Mauser)

The enemy is an organized force, complete with supply lines and the latest in ceramic body armor. You are given the rifle of your choice, ammuniton is plentiful, and a cleaning kit for your gun of choice. In this urban guerrila war, you are to fight for your life. Please state which one you would choose and give a detailed explaination on why.

I’ll start out. I’d choose the Mosin-Nagant. The cartridge is plenty powerful for shots over 300 yards, and with the scope accurate shots have been recorded up to and beyond the 1000 yard mark. I own and use one today and go with the "use what you know" trick, though the farthest shot I ever got was 445 yards. It, to me, seems like the obvious choice for its reliability, ease of use, and accuracy.

Thank you for your input!

For a poll on the same situation but with regular rifles go to:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsYDLRhZ.JR_s3KVH_XPxh_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100610211406AA5LmgB

For a poll on the same situation but with assault rifles go to:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmJ5ZzfbcNlmdpwzS84ZQofsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100610221627AAaNqwz

For a poll on the same situation but with pistols, go to:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aueu7V1NSLQfPFMCRWlAbK7sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100610214903AAkc2rn

For a poll on the same situation but with machine guns, go to:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgIZGu3v2MpjY5f1TnLLWn7sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100610225023AAHnoRO

Obviously, you people can’t enjoy a thought experiment. Just take it for what it is. And, those say this is a video game, where are you going to be when the riots occur in your neighborhood?

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I’m looking for a less gung-ho and money-hungry organization that preferably focuses more on C&R weapons, for I focus on older Russian military firearms, such as the Mosin-Nagant 1891/30 and it’s many variants. A group that doesn’t involve it’s self much in politics would be nice as well. Any suggestions?

By the way, I’m stuck in California, so no state-specific ones, please.

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I’m prior service and now collect old mil surplus rifles. here is what I have. tell me what you think? and what do you like/have?
1 bul AK-47
4 SKS 3rus, 1 yugo
1 mini-14 (chambered 7.62×39)
2 mosin nagant M-44
2 mosin nagant 91/30
1 mossberg 500
1 colt 357
1 sig P230
plenty of ammo, gun show this week end looking for a new toy!
I like the FN FAL…..but the $$$$$ and ammo$$$$$

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(BTW, please tell Yahoo that there are as many if not more SHOOTERS out there than HUNTERS! Where’s the SHOOTING section?)
Here’s a partial list of my collection:

1888 German Commission Rifle
1893 Spanish Oviedo Mauser (via Mexico)
1891 Mosin Nagant
91/30 Mosin Nagant
1938 Mosin Nagant
1944 Mosin Nagant
SKS Yugo
MAK-90 Chinese AK-47 semi
M96 Sweedish Mauser
K31 Swiss Carbine
M95 Austrian Manlicher Carbine
M38 Carcano Carbine
MAS-36 French Carbine
No.1 Mk III British Enfield SMLE
No. 4 Enfield
M48 Yugo Mauser
1893 Turk Mauser
1903 Turk Mauser
1938 Turk Mauser
1938 Turk Short Rifle
K98k German Mauser
24/47 Yugo Mauser
99 Japanese Arisaka
M1 Garand
1903 Springfield
Browning Hi-Power 9mm
Bulgarian Makarov 9

There’s a few more I can’t think of now. My favorites? The Swede, The Swiss K31 and the most accurate…..The Turkish M38 of all things!
I also love the SKS….ugly, rugged, easy to shoot and clean. I would recommend one to everyone.

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which of the three rifles is the best :

M 1891/30 Mosin Nagant

SKS standard Carbine

Mauser Karabiner 98k

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im a gun collecter more along the lines of military firearms, but i do own a few shotguns. well im wondering what can i buy from under 275 thats worth buying. i got a 410, 20 gauge , 22LR , and a 1935 Mosin Nagant. Im interested in purchaceing a cheep SKS and spending a little cash now and again to add on. Thats anoth

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I’m looking to fill my gun cabnit with a few surplus rifles(mostly target shooting and maybe varmint hunting). When I think of surplus rifles I think of the mosin nagant, kar98, springfield, lee enfield, sks, ak47, and other popular military rifles. I want reliabilityy, cheap ammunition, and decent/good accuracy. Whats my best bet? I would like to pay between 0-0 for each rifle.

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I’m looking to fill my gun cabinet with a few surplus rifles(mostly target shooting and maybe varmint hunting). When I think of surplus rifles I think of the mosin nagant, kar98, springfield, lee enfield, sks, ak47, and other popular military rifles. I want reliability, cheap ammunition, and decent/good accuracy. Whats my best bet? I would like to pay between 0-0 for each rifle.

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