...and the MN is the rifle my son most wants to buy. I’m not sure if I should be proud of his appreciation for old-school bolt actions, or question his sanity. I think I’m going with the old school. His other favorite rifle is my grand dad’s old lever action, short barrelled 30-30 “saddle gun.” Which oddly enough saw a lot of time in a scabbard on horseback.
Cabelas has had a pretty good selection of 91/30s lately. Sale prices have ranged from $130 to $170. otherwise $200.
(picked up a 1947 ex-sniper last month.)
I’ve owned a couple M-Ns, Yesm they look likr fugitives from a blacksmith shop but they can surprise you, The key is decent ammo, much of the surplus Eastern block stuff being crap. There is non-corrosive commercial ammo available. While a bit pricey, it can be a big difference. Friend of mibe has one of the snioer rifles and, with Dellers-Beloit ammunition, that ugly old clunker was printing 1#1/2 inches at 200 yards.