What's your favorite WW2 and older bolt rifle and why?

[onethousandmeters]

I had an Enfield No 4, Mark 1T. That was SUCH a sweet shooting rifle. I had bought it at auction, cleaned it up and was truly a diamond in the rough. Everything worked great on it. After I'd had it about months, foolishly, I let someone make me an offer of $500 more than I paid for it, and sold it. That was almost 10 years ago, and I still think about that great rifle, as the 'one that got away'. LOL!

 

[Centuriator]

I went through a very serious WWII military surplus collection phase and got a wide variety of WWII era bolt action rifles. My favorite, by far? The Lee Enfield. Softest shooting, awesome capacity, sights are amazing, bolt action smooth and quick. Really loved it.

 

[pmclaine]

pmclaine,

It's been a while since I've been back to the post and looked through it in it's entirety.....I just noticed a complete and warm "fuzzy" feeling came over me. I shook like a dog and it didn't go away. Nice scope and rifle. Can't wait for the 'finished' pics!

The Hide died and has been resurrected before this was properly answered....

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At 300 yards

 

[vwhugger]

'03 Springfield. I've had it for nearly 50 years. Very nice. All I need is the M1905 bayonet to go with it. I'll try to get a pic soon.