Enfield or Mauser?

[Seesm]

I have a carry home from WWII German Mauser is what I have ammo is not terribly expensive... Very accurate.

[hybridatsun350]

Enfield 2A in .308. The round is going to be here for quite a while... maybe until we have particle weapons. Anyways good luck

The Enfield 2A shoots 7.62x51. It is not advisable to shoot commercial .308 through a 2A. Just FYI.

[Crusader]

I would pick the Mauser. I love Enfields to death but can't get a proper cheek weld and have an awkward time aligning the sights correctly. Plus, 8mm Mauser ammo is cheaper and more available.

[G-Man WC]

I'd go with a mauser if you can find a nice 7x57 or Sweede 6.5x55 if you can find one. If you reload, you"ll be pleased. -g

The Enfield 2A shoots 7.62x51. It is not advisable to shoot commercial .308 through a 2A. Just FYI.

I've shot thousands of 308 rounds in my one of my beater isahapore 2A's with no adverse effects!

[5aa12]

Mauser for sure...but I am biased I love them...I am thinkning about selling my Kriegs model 39/42 but it would be out of your $200 budget. Maybe you should wait till you have more money and get what you want? If your not in a hurry to buy check classic arms. They have alot of nice RC that are within the 200-300 range. They arent offering anymore until Feb, but IMHO its worth the wait if you want a K98K or otherwise. I have been more than happy with all of the ones I have picked up from them. Cheers!

http://www.classicarms.us/firearms.htm

[doughboy334]

well if u can't make up your mind still, then the obvious choice is a bunch of Mosins for $200

[Full Clip]

You have to get an Enfield at some point. As for the ammo, just start reloading. It's not hard. Using Prvi Partisan 150grn SPs and my brass, I make .303 British for $6.08 per 20.

[Dr. Peter Venkman]

Get either. They are both very fine rifles in their own merit. I will say that if you are going to get a Mauser, get the real deal and find a nice K98.

[FMJBT]

Enfield for sure. Much better bolt throw and overall ergonomics than the Mauser.

[eighteenninetytwo]

Enfield - anything else is just a rifle. Course I'm biased being British an all. The problem with Enfields is that there is too much history and you never end up with just one. Get a No4., then you need a No.1, then you need a sniper version, then a USA made version from WW2 , then canadian, then one from each British factory, then the 7.62 models, etc etc etc - it's a slippery slope.

[Ironchef]

Mauser FTW!
1) way better looking than the enfield
2) cheaper, more abundant surplus ammo

Find a non-captured one like my friend did and you will have a very nice piece of history and cartouches/stamps!

[eighteenninetytwo]

You think a Mouser is better looking than a Lee Enfield?. Surely you're joking?? Either the streamlined No.4 or the Bulldog looking flat fronted No.1 are better looking for dofferent reasons. We could of course go on all day. but hell it beats work.

[michaeltpo]

Hmmm.

If you must have an Enfield I'd get an Ishapore Enfield for the following reasons:
1. Modern caliber 7.62 X 51, available.
2. Generally nice barrels...not fired all that much...
3. The other Enfields might have too much history. You never know where its been.. headspace issues, expansive chambers. So so Ishapore 2A and 2A1s can be had for $175.. pretty nice looking ones for $275.

I'd look at a Finnish M39. You could get a nice one of either for around $300 thru wholessale guns and ammo.

http://www.gunsnammo.com/

Save a little more...your almost there. The M39s are quite nice with a fine reputation. Surplus ammunition is pretty much as cheap as you can find and you can always reload later (as with the Ishapore) when you can afford the equipment.

I have both and love them. I can't speak for a Mauser.
Let us know what you decide and get.

[WilliamAnderson]

Is there anyone that makes replacement barrels for the enfield or anywhere where I can buy a new barrel NOS?

[caldude]

You think a Mouser is better looking than a Lee Enfield?. Surely you're joking?? Either the streamlined No.4 or the Bulldog looking flat fronted No.1 are better looking for dofferent reasons. We could of course go on all day. but hell it beats work.

Um.. yes. The No4's are decent looking, and the No5's are cool (I have both), but any other Enfield is butt ugly IMO. I'd take a Mauser for looks any day.