Help with First Bolt action

>>34586795
Skip it, a lot of them have stock bedding issues that lead to innacuracy.

>>34586811
This. Also surplusshits don't have a good reputation around here.

>>34586811

I don't know much about surplus shit but isn't the Lee Enfield supposed to be a great rifle?

>>34586795
>My LGS is selling a WW2 unissued pristine Lee Enfield for 500$.
If its truly unissued its kind of rare.

For pristine is ok price. You may not see another like that, so i'd go for it, as you may not get another, while you can get a modern brand new rifle any time you want

don't listen to, they probaly fell for the meme-nugget
>>34586811
>>34586832
Milsurps are fine, just maintain them properly and take them to a gunsmith for any issues you have, and they'll be an excellent weapon.

Whether its not a good first bolt action is debatable, but my dad had lee enfields when i was growing up so i'm kinda used to it

>>34586868
used by the british empire for 50 years

>>34586795
Depends on what you want, OP.

The SMLE is historically interesting, has a 10-round magazine which is probably more than adequate for what you want, and shoots fast. But it is also a niche caliber that's expensive to buy, and it's not nearly as accurate as a modern rifle (4+ MOA is typical -- remember, these were to be used in muddy trenches and loose tolerances and light barrels were preferred).

Don't let me scare you, I just bought a No.4 Mk.2 Enfield.

If the ammo cost scares you or you want something more modern, the Mossberg MVP is also an option.

To be honest if you aren't looking for sub-MOA "lol sniper rifle" precision, then the SMLE is fine if you can absorb the ammo costs or you reload. I don't hog hunt but I imagine you're not taking 600 yard shots with a Kestrel and ballistic computer.

>>34586886

OP here.

This is what I figured.

Yeah I'm looking at less than 100 yard shots with irons. And I wanted something I could make quick follow up shots with.

Also the .303 seems pretty cheap from what I can tell online. It's not .223 cheap but it seems cheaper than 30 06.

And I'm somewhat of a collector. I've been collecting revolvers but now want to start collecting rifles so I'd figured I'd start with surplus.

>>34587250
I'm looking into buying my first bolt action too. I think getting a milsurp may be a good idea. I don't like the fuddy aspects of most modern bolt actions. Look into mausers. I'm probably going to pick up an yugo m48 soon.

SMLE No 4 is a good rifle for an iron sighted bolt action. That price is high.

>>34587316

Same. The fudtastic American rifles of today don't interest me.

Remingshit? Pass.

>>34587399
What would you say would be a good price for one? In really good condition.

>>34586811
I heard many of the barrels are in poor shape as well. Just be really selective.

>>34586795
>My LGS is selling a WW2 unissued pristine Lee Enfield for 500$.

If it really is pristine, just get it to keep it. You can sell it later for more than you bought it for.

For an alternative to shoot with, Zastava makes the M70, which is a Mauser action. Mine is decent, bit rough, but I've never had trouble with it. Cheaper than the Cz.

Another alternative is a used hunting rifle with irons. Just look around for something in decent shape. Most were carried a lot and shot a little, so the stock may be beat, but the overall gun will be sound. Not modern, but neither is the Enfield.

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>>34586883
>empire
The empire died when martinis were being phased out

Get a used deer rifle with a mauser action. 30-06 or 300 Win mag

>>34587417
I see them for $400 all over around here. I'd keep my eyes open for one going for less than that. $250-$350 and I'd show some interest if I didn't already have some.