Agree ..... very nice rifles. Albeit i have converted mine to 7.62x54R . Same cups yet boatloads of the russian surplus still in the safes.
i like em , action is almost as smooth as my old 30-40 Krag Carbine.
I would issue these rangers K98’s for moose and bear patrol. Pallets of those laying around.
Stay Safe !
That thing must kick like a mule in that caliber. I’ve got a couple Mosin Nagants that sure lt you know you’ve pulled the trigger.
K-98s are a great idea. They’re on the C&R list now I believe and are only a couple hundred or so a copy. For that kind of money you could buy 1 for issue and 2 or 3 more for spare parts.
Hope you’re well my friend. Check six.