Lots of new SVT-40' owners?

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Is it me or does it seem like there has been a lot of new post about the SVT-40? Was there a bunch that just came in or something?
Just wondering.
 
Well, my local store got in about 20 a month or so ago, and I got the third last one. I guess everyone already has a SKS and is moving on to the next Russian Rifle.
 
Not new but I'm up to three now! I think they've become a little more mainstream now that CT, Wholesale Sports, etc are carrying them. Widespread availability equals widespread use.
 
I bought one this summe, I love it! I don't find its kick too much, its certainly not really loud especially compared to my rfb with a muzzle brake :)
 
If you enjoy shooting and collecting milsurp rifles, The Russian ones are a good price with lots of availability for ammo. Mosins, SKS, and SVT40s are easy to find and easy to shoot. Most shooters will subscribe to this.
 
fiddler said:
If you enjoy shooting and collecting milsurp rifles, The Russian ones are a good price with lots of availability for ammo. Mosins, SKS, and SVT40s are easy to find and easy to shoot. Most shooters will subscribe to this.
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Don't forget about the Tokarev! Everyone I know that has one, bought a few crates of ammo and loves shooting it. I found a restricted Makarov in .380 and its great!
 
kennymo said:
Not new but I'm up to three now! I think they've become a little more mainstream now that CT, Wholesale Sports, etc are carrying them. Widespread availability equals widespread use.
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CT in particular....someone even found 2-3 with notch...lucky find.
 
More stores are carrying them currently; prices are at an all time low in years (as low as $250); surplus ammo and commercial ammo is fairly readable at the moment and relatively there are not as many options for surplus rifles as there was a few years ago, at least cheap milsups.

I remember when SVT's first starting selling in bulk again about 6-7 years ago. They were listed at $550 at Milarm, but you could buy a 91/30, M38, M44, SKS, K11 etc for under $225 and K98's were only selling for $400 at the time.

The above variables have created a perfect storm. You can currently get them off the shelf for cheaper than you could get them by the crate only a year ago.
 
I am debating if I should get another but it has to be one with excellent bore. That will cost a bit more though.
 
I just bought one at Canadian tire last weekend. They had a 10% off all firearms and I did get like 60 cents off because I had a mountain of Canadian tire money. They had sks for 149.00 too but I really wanted the svt. Anyone have any experience with non surplus ammo with reloadable brass cases?
 
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