Comments on: 5 Military Surplus Rifles For Deer Hunters

By: JOHN

JOHN — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:57:39 +0000

Here is my list 1)Mosin Nagant M44 or 91/30, 2)K98 Mauser, 3)24/47 Mauser, 4)Enfield No 4 Mk 1, 5)Yugo SKS.

By: Martin Peterson

Martin Peterson — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:27:05 +0000

I have hunted with 3 of the 5 rifles you listed the M-48, SKS and Enfield. I generally agree with you comments however accuracy (given a rifle in good condition or better) is more dependant on the shooter than the rifle.

I can’t put groups inside a quarter at a 100 yards any more for two reasons I don’t practice much any more and I can’t see as well as I used to. When I was a young man in my late teens to early twenties I could shoot well with any rifle from the Enfield I learned to shoot with to the Model 99 Savage I still admire everytime I see my dad.

I only shoot once or twice a year and my marksmanship is horrible because of it. Most rifles will do the job if you can.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:56:30 +0000

Numerous years ago I wanted a deer rifle but was short on cash so I got a Chinese SKS at a gun show and added a receiver mounted scope. The bucks I took over the next couple of seasons didn’t seem to notice the difference between the SKS and the 30-06 I managed to buy later, they were just as dead, just as quick. For shots at 100 yards or so that SKS did just fine.

By the way, don’t overlook the SKS for a wife or youngster learning to shoot. The short stock and minimal recoil are nice, and for the price of ball ammo they can shoot enough to get proficient.

By: mike b

mike b — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:05:11 +0000

I know this is “buck hunters blog” but where I live deer are a little tough to get.(Nor Cali. Bay Area) But pigs on the other hand are plentiful. SKS rifles are almost the perfect pig gun as far as I am conserned.Very low recoil,cheap ammo,lots of sighting options,I use a russian side rail system on my gun.Quick follow up shots are not a problem.

By: John

John — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:36:28 +0000

How could you forget the Mosin Nagant???? The M44 or 91/30 are great deer rifles. Plus they are so cheap!!! These are a must have for anyone, and at 70 bucks everyone should have a few in their collection.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:06:54 +0000

that old 303 british is more gun than most people think,My father told me of the time he shot a big grizzle with a texas heart shot,He was using 215 grain bullets at the time,the hide was no good so they just cut the head off and found the bullet lodge in the bears neck,Not bad for an old plow horse.

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:13:24 +0000

Forgot to say, you missed the Mosin Nagants. They can be had for under $100, and soft point ammuntion is easy to find. Mosin Nagants can be accurate as well.

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:12:28 +0000

“Of the rifles that I’ve shot, accuracy tends to be hit or miss. Some that I’ve shot are very accurate (2 inches or better at 100 yards with iron sights) and some are questionable (worse one was about 4 inches at 100 yards). ”

That is considered inaccurate for an M48, or any gun with iron sights at 100yrds? Most people cant even do 4 inch groups at 100yrds with iron sights.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:50:24 +0000

Ya know, you should mention the 7.62×54R Mosin Nagant. It’s a very easy to find rifle for under $100. I only own one, and it’s still factory as I haven’t had the time or money to “sportorize” it. But accessories and stocks are quite easy to find for it. Not too bad for a $70 rifle.