This might be a stupid question

[thud]

Are there any milsurp guns out there in a caliber less than .270(edit)? I want a varimint gun and where I am to hunt with a centerfire it has to be .270(edit) or less.
Any options?
Thanks

(edit) I typed the wrong numbers for the caliber, I should know better than to try and think about 2 things in the same day.

 

[Stevo]

Are there any milsurp guns out there in a caliber less than .245?

Sure, any variant of the M16 or AK-74 would fit the bill. Of course you can't buy one if you don't own one now, and even if you do own one, you can't shoot it.

 

[muzzle flash]

As far as I know in s. ont. we can still use .270 and under. Which gives us the 6.5x55.

 

[Monty]

Unless it's some local by-law in the London area (?) the regs actually say .275 or less I believe.
Anyway, the calibre of a rifle is determined by the bore diameter from land to land and that's how the .270 sneaks in under that.
7.62 x 39 does not qualify! So, no SKS or AK47 types are legal.
The only common milsurps that qualify are the 6.5 Carcano, 6.5 Arisaka and the 6.5 x 55 Swede. Of these, I'd take the Swede any day!

 

[thud]

Thanks Monty, I am going to Woodstock today to try and find a 6.5 Swede. Any ideas on prices?

 

[Monty]

$150 to $300 for the average one in decent shape. Either a bolt action Mauser or an AG42b Ljungman (semi-auto) would fit the bill. I've got a Carl Gustaff from 1920 pretty much all original and I paid $225.00 I think.
Deadly accurate, too!