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[Zak]

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[Unsilenced]

What are you asking, if there's any rifles older than 50 years old worth hunting with?

I'd sure hope so. The people of the past would be very hungry if there weren't.

[Zak]

What are you asking, if there's any rifles older than 50 years old worth hunting with?

I'd sure hope so. The people of the past would be very hungry if there weren't.

I'm ignorant on whether 50+ year old firearms work just as well as modern firearms for hunting purposes. I wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything before I go out and buy an old shotgun for next hunting season.

[CessnaDriver]

I've just read about Mauser K98s being very good for hunting.

https://conscioushunter.com/8mm-mauser/

[Unsilenced]

I'm ignorant on whether 50+ year old firearms work just as well as modern firearms for hunting purposes. I wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything before I go out a buy an old shotgun for next hunting season.

They killed plenty back in their day. Shotguns especially have not changed much in the last 50 years. In many cases, the old ones might be better.

For rifles, optics have improved a fair bit, but they're still mostly using the same cartridges we use today. If you're planning to use an old milsurp or something to hunt, you'll want to make sure you can actually shoot it well enough to hit what you need to, and that proper hunting ammunition is available in the caliber you plan to use.

[giarcpnw]

Winchester Model 1894 has been killing deer for over a century. Most Remingtons use an action that's a variation of the ancient mauser action.

Plenty of rifles will work fine. Mosins, Mausers. But...if you want a sub MOA rifle get yourself a Swiss K31. I put a scope on mine and wack 600 yards all the time. Outstanding rifle.... Sadly, they are not that cheap anymore. You can probably get a newer Howa with scope at Big Five cheaper then most C&R rifles now.

[Bart1015]

I used a military surplus Remington model 11 semiauto for dove hunting for years. I just recently started using a newer shotgun.

I sold the Remington and with the money I bought a new lighter gun and still had money left over.

Brett

[plumbum]

You realize nearly all common hunting calibers are like 50 years old... minimum.

.30 of ‘06 - get it?

[81turbota]

It’s OK to not know where to start, there’s so many choices and varieties. You need to narrow it down between C&R commercial, sporterized military or standard issue military.

C&R commercial guns can be all over the map in value, with some a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. Fit and finish is usually very good. Commercial shotguns can be a bargain and much nicer than modern offerings.

Sporterized military is the biggest value, as the collectors pass them over. You can get an Enfield, Mauser or Springfield which take relatively common ammo for a few hundred dollars. Many have been drilled for optics or peep sights.

Standard issue military has the cool factor but also you will be competing with the collectors. Military rifles with optics command a significant premium and may not be worth the expense for a hunting gun. But if you like the idea of hunting with an old military sniper rifle, go for it. Cheapest entries into this field are the Mosin Nagant PU snipers (~$1000) and the reproduction 1903a4 (~1250). Optics aren’t well suited for hunting though.
303 British has claimed countless big game all over Africa and Australia.

[God Bless America]

Marlin 336 lever actions, or store brand versions. Same thing for bolt actions, J.C. Higgins was Sears's house brand, some nice FN mausers were sold under that name.

YES hunting rifles is a GREAT way to start, just do your research and do not overpay. Many are understandably listed at sentimental value, not market value.

The winchester 94 is nice to shoot but not nice to scope.

[Howie44]

I've used a VZ24, a No4 mk2, and a couple of mosins to kill wild pigs and yotes when I still lived in California.
I will be using this M39 with new Burris glass this year for Idaho mulie and elk.

[emcon5]

I don't see why not. If you are thinking you will save money, you are probably mistaken, and in general the rifles will most likely not be as accurate as a new Savage Axis, manufacturing technology has come a long way in the past 50+ years.

[sakosf]

This would get the job done......just not a low cost option

https://www.gunauction.com/buy/14992341

[edgerly779]

My browning over/unders are older than that and 4 of my rifles as well. They work just fine.

[eighteenninetytwo]

I have an 1898 Winchester 1895 in 303. british. Does the trick nicely!