ww2 snipers

sv7772 said:
no i know what the price for one of these rifles would be, but in my eyes, if i kept it for 40 years it would be worth it. plus when iam hunting i like a rifle with some history. makes you think a little more before you shoot.
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:) You aren't the only one.
 
I know quite a few people looking for WW2 sniper rifles, especially 98K's, G43's and No.4 T's. Demand is growing but supply is really tight for anything original. Step in line my friend and join the numerous others already there.
 
"...hunting..." Not a great idea, hunting with the original scope. You're looking at several grand for a 1903A4 with the original scope. Said scopes aren't great for hunting either. Plus, there's the risk of damaging the scope and/or rifle. Mind you, you can always put commercial rings and commercial hunting scope on it. The rings are readily available for a reasonable price.
You'll also want to know everything that indicates an original rifle. There are lots of bubba'd fakes out there.
 
Most of us started like that.
Some got "lucky" but I do not know of any that actually hunts with an original sniper..... and others are happy to use clones.
Like me.
 
I have hunted with both my original no4t and PU. I only do it when conditions are right. No precipitation, staking out an area that I will not have to bush bash much, and am able to keep it in its case until I am there. etc.

If he wants to hunt with it, let him hunt with it. Given the price of an authentic sniper, I have to assume that he will take the precautions to care for it in the field.

And, yes the scopes do leave a lot to be desired. I found that it took me a while to outshoot the irons on my PU with the scope. Not the best. When I first shot the no4t, I thought that it was broken until I got used to it. Now, I find both to be decent shooters although I need a fair bit of contrast on the target.
 
so you're saying it's of no use to scope an 91/30? with something similar to the WWII thinghy.... 3.5x22.... the whole deal. I'd be happy to find the irons working better, as I like them more.... but at dust....
 
Not at all eltorro. The scopes on PUs are probably not as clear as they once were, but in any case, they are sure not clear like a scope of todays standards. Couple that with the lack of a stock that provides a solid cheek weld, and very large posts, and I found the rifle difficult to shoot at first. Of course these are all excuses. Now that I am a better used to it, I find the rifle very accurate.
 
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