Clash,
Thanks for your input. i admit to being hung up on the mosin due to its affordability. what would you think a Finnishicon would go for? i saw a hex receiver on AIM surplus for around 120, is that in line with your perceptions?

turns out aim was sold out at 110, JGSales however had them for 150,

Mosin-Nagant 91/30 Hex Receiver rifle, Russian, 7.62x54R caliber. Used.

THanks for your time Clash

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Right, I was referring the to enfield though rather unclearly. I saw a top shot episode while i was drifitng off to sleep while they were doing a mad minute challenge. Looks fun!

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JMoore, you are correct sir : D

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BigDuke6,
Thank you for your input. i am between both collecting for pride in ownership as well as enjoyment of shooting them at the range. I would like to have original set guns when i am in a place financially to support that kind of habit. Today however i would like a cheap shooter in a caliber that isnt .22. My step son and i enjoy action movies, usually based in WWII or Vietnam. and he prides himself in social studies with his weapon knowledge.

I consider the big three to be Mosin Nagant, Enfield and a Garandicon. all of them are awesome battle implements and deserve respect. The lowest grade Garand i can find online is around 600, which will not be possible at this time. I have not shopped for an Enfield and i have shopped a little for the Mosin (three or four online websites, no pawn shops or gun stores. Sadly they'll be closed tomorrow morning.)

Is it complicated to convert these service rifles to other calibres? i'd be interested in being able to modify an enjoyable shooter between 7.62x54r and 7.62x51/.308 winchester. depending on which was cheaper that day.