I Need Advice

>>34199169

They're not longer viable for cheap shooting. Both ammo and rifle have gone up in price rather steeply since surplus dried up.

>>34199169
Ar15 or Stevens 200.

Savage Axis can be had for roughly the same price as a Mosin. It can be chambered in commonly available calibers (.223, .243, .270, .308) and is a new production rifle. A new one can be had for about $280. http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/savage-axis-223-remington-bolt-action-rifle

A used one can be had even cheaper and with a scope usually thrown in.

Just keep that in mind. Here are some more prices and sites to get them from.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/70937/Firearms/Rifles/Savage/Savage+Centerfire/Savage+19228+AXIS+XP+223+PACKAGE
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/savage-axis-xp-bolt-action-rifle-with-bushnell-scope-15svaaxsxp223blkbvgu/15svaaxsxp223blkbvgu
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/70938/Firearms/Rifles/Savage/Savage+Centerfire/Savage+AXIS+XP+243+W%2FSCOPE

>>34199169
Really depends on your purpose.
If you want just to shoot shit, AR-15s are at such a low price right now, it is almost a crime not to get one. Ammo isn't too expensive.
If you want a gun to hunt with, I am of the opinion you go to your local fudd shop and buy a used hunting rifle in good working condition. You may also want to look into shotguns for hunting too.
If you want a gun for home defense, I would really recommend a shotgun or handgun for this purpose. Rifles work, but are considered by many to be a sub-par choice.
If you want a SHTF/LARPing gun, I would go with an AR-15 again.

Thanks!