[org.whodat]

That has no bearing on which was the best weapon. Russia prevailed in the east because of American help.

[SwedeBoy2]

“That has no bearing on which was the best weapon.”

The K98 is a very strong action and is well represented and copied by many sporting rifles. That does not necessarily make it a Better Weapon.

The Garand had better sights than the K98 and a Higher Rate of Fire and more Magazine Capacity.

I own a 1917 Sporterized K98 and a Bosnian K98 as well as a very nice Sako which is an exceptional K98 copy.

But, If I had to go into Battle I would Grab my Garand first and My M4 for the light close in work.

[GAB-1955]

They did, but most American help was “software” such as rations, trucks, uniforms, and locomotives, which enabled the Soviets to focus on weapons production. (Though they liked the P-39 Aircobra).