Thread: WW II bolt-action rifles: Your choice?

As above, what would be your bolt-action rifle of choice and why?

Lee Enfield, solely for the ten round mag and fast bolt.

Originally Posted by Steve123

Lee Enfield, solely for the ten round mag and fast bolt.

Plus one it was a well built rifle

In a hypothetical battle? Lee Enfield but would go Kar98k if that means I got a couple MG42 teams on my side.

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No5 Jungle Carbine. Short, light, 10 round mag and lots of fun

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Originally Posted by clickbang

No5 Jungle Carbine. Short, light, 10 round mag and lots of fun

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I have one. Don't bother trying to hit a target beyond 100yds. A M38 Swedish is also short and light, but way more accurate.
Some of the mausers are also short.

Originally Posted by scottrods

I have one. Don't bother trying to hit a target beyond 100yds. A M38 Swedish is also short and light, but way more accurate.
Some of the mausers are also short.

I'd have to agree regarding he accuracy. I don't use it very often further than 100yds. Still good fun all the same.

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I'm a fan of German stuff but would have to go with the LE for the reasons Steve123 mentioned.

Kar98 with a trench mag

Think you forgot the Swedish Mauser / Huskys. the 6.5x55 is class.

Originally Posted by scottrods

Think you forgot the Swedish Mauser / Huskys. the 6.5x55 is class.

Given that Sweden or Switzerland remained neutral during the war, they were not included as options.

Originally Posted by Ryan

Given that Sweden or Switzerland remained neutral during the war, they were not included as options.

Thats a shame as the Husqvarna / Gustav M96 6.5x55 is brilliant.

Originally Posted by Ryan

Given that Sweden or Switzerland remained neutral during the war, they were not included as options.

Ah, but the Finnish received 77,000 M96 rifles after the Winter War and Swedish Volunteer Units used them in the Winter War.... While they may not have been used by the countries that made them, they were in use.

Originally Posted by fernleaf

Ah, but the Finnish received 77,000 M96 rifles after the Winter War and Swedish Volunteer Units used them in the Winter War.... While they may not have been used by the countries that made them, they were in use.

Too late to change the poll now so we can just reserve an honourable mention for the M96.

Had to go with the Mauser k98.

One of the best actions ever.

Cheers
Pete