Scoped M44 VS K31 which to get?

[Markus]

Ive been looking at C&R rifles in the $200 dollar range in for for sale section here. Ive found a M44 with synthetic stock scope and bipod for 200 and Ive found a swiss K31 for 225. Mosin ammo is cheaper and it has a scope on it(but Ive already bought and sold a mosin). I hear that the K31 is very accurate and I could put a scope on it if i wanted to later. So guys any help on which is the better buy?

[mosinnagantm9130]

I would buy the K31.

[Markus]

Oh and why would help in my decision too...

[Bhobbs]

The K31 is a great rifle. I have both a K31 and a M44. The K31 is well made, interesting because of the straight pull bolt and is pretty close to a match grade production rifle.

[CSACANNONEER]

I have 2 91/30s, 2 M44s and 3 K31s. I'm willing to get rid of any of the Mosins at any time. I'm not willing to part with a K31 right now. So, you should buy the K31 and trade it to me for the Mosin of your choice. Hell, I might even include some ammo in the deal.

[ZX-10R]

M44...Ammo is cheap and plentiful. If you are just shooting and care less about "collecting" get the M44. 1760 rounds of 7.62x54 is $190...Do the math and smile. The K31 is not shoot until tired gun. You will pay for the rounds dearly. Accuracy on the other hand is not a strong suit of the M44 but that depends on the gun. I have one that is a shooter and one that is just ok.

Some guys just go to range and shoot 20 rounds like I used to do with my XR100...If you are more into shooting and a lot get the M44.

[Markus]

Ive surely got gun fever here.... I just bought a yugo sks for more than the m44 and less than the k31 and my ten days arent even over yet and now I want another rifle!

[mosinnagantm9130]

I would go with the K31 for a few reasons. I'm a mosin collector, but the K31 is going to be more accurate and has more collector value. There is no cheap surplus 7.5 swiss because it's all match grade. Plus, $225 is a good price for a K31 these days.

The only reason I would buy the m44 over the K31 is if it was something rare, which it probably isn't.

[Robidouxs]

M44...Ammo is cheap and plentiful. If you are just shooting and care less about "collecting" get the M44. 1760 rounds of 7.62x54 is $190...Do the math and smile.

Where in the world have you found this secret cache? I have not been able to find 7.62x54R for below 25 cents a round.

[AngryPossum]

I'm not even sure how many mosins I have....6-7 I think. They are fun, cheap to shoot, and parts are easy to find. The M44 is cool to play with and plink on, but its not a gun I shoot for Accuracy. It's a big stick with a spike at the end that looks cool and goes BOOM!!! with a big flame at the end.

I don't own a K-31....I'd love to have one, but I just can't justify adding another caliber to my collection as long as I don't have all my reloading stuff set up. Once I'm reloading I may consider acquiring one.

What are you looking for in a rifle? Personally I have no interest in a modified M-44....So If I was to choose between the two I would go with the K-31...BUT....I Recommend Looking into the Finnish Mosin Nagant M-39. You get similar accuracy to that of the K-31 with the same cheap 7.62X54r ammo.

[AngryPossum]

Where in the world have you found this secret cache? I have not been able to find 7.62x54R for below 25 cents a round.

Yeah and don't forget the shipping. Please post where you found this ammo.

[Robidouxs]

I'm not even sure how many mosins I have....6-7 I think. They are fun, cheap to shoot, and parts are easy to find. The M44 is cool to play with and plink on, but its not a gun I shoot for Accuracy. It's a big stick with a spike at the end that looks cool and goes BOOM!!! with a big flame at the end.

You forgot to add that it indiscriminately provides bruises to all persons which shoot the rifle (man, woman, and child alike).

[CSACANNONEER]

Once you have a stockpile of 7.5 brass, it can be reloaded cheaply and easily. I started with 40 pieces of brass. A Lee hand press, a Lee primer seater, shell holders for both, dies, a scale, case lube, powder, primers, brass and bullets are all it takes. I can reload 7.5 Swiss cheaper and easier than I can reload or buy surplus 7.62x54R.

[Super Spy]

The K31 is really accurate and very nice to shoot. Granted ammo costs more with surplus around $.50, new PRVI about $.75, and up for more premium brands. If you want cheap to shoot go Mosin or Mauser. Do you want a scalpel or a machete?

[WebMoskal]

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