Should I get a 1903A3 or a Savage MKII in .22lr?

[Walsh]

Should I get a 1903A3 or a Savage MkII FV .22lr?
I will have some money next month And I want one of these two rifles, I will eventually buy both, but can't decide on which one to buy first.

MKII

pros-
-cheaper to buy
-cheaper to shoot
-I need another .22 because my .22 right now has deep sentimental value -I would cry if it got messed up
-I can mess around with it easier (like changing the stock)
-I can mess with it and not feel bad like I would if I meesed up an original 1903A3
-I need a trainer for my hunting rifle
-great survival rifle

cons-
-It can not legally take down a deer
-I don't have a 30-06

1903A3
pros-
-It is a classic American rifle
-I need a 30-06, I have a .308, but everyone needs a 30-06 rifle
-great hunting rifle
-has decent iron sights in my opinion
-way better looking IMO that a MKII
-great survival rifle
-has a CRF action

cons-
-more expensive to purchase
-more expensive to shoot

I need help deciding, very hard to deside between these two great rifles. The .22 would be used for target shooting and the '03 would be used for hunting and target shooting.

Thanks
P.B.Walsh

 

[exhogflyer]

Re: Should I get a 1903A3 or a Savage MKII in .22lr?

Tough one....you said you have a 308 so you already have a hunting rifle.Is the 1903 a rare one? Is it a deal that you have to act quick on? Is it a really good deal? If so then get it, those .22's are everywhere and will be around for some time.Now, if the '06 is no special deal then get the .22 and go practice!

 

[treebasher]

Re: Should I get a 1903A3 or a Savage MKII in .22lr?

03A3

They are not getting any cheaper