Jim,
I just purchased an very clean cosmoline-packed SKS at local gun show as my first rifle (other than a .22 LR) My only purpose to own it is Golden Horde repellant.
I know it’s not your favorite, but it’s the best my budget would allow right now.
Now that I’ve gotten the cosmo out, I just got a very clean cosmo-packed Mosin at a great price from a local dealer.
Is it redundant to own both weapons?
I’m no enthusiast just prepping for the worst.
I hate bolt action (especially since I shoot off left shoulder) but it seems like it is cheaper to operate, scarier to face, and reach further downrange.
Is the worst I’ll do is break even if I change my mind about owning both. (Even these cheap guns ain’t getting any cheaper…)
If the SHTF then perhaps my father-in-law who trained on the M1 [Garand] could use one of these. (He won’t buy one–he doesn’t want to believe that TEOTWAWKI is possible)
Thanks, – James S.
JWR Replies: Assuming that you’ve set aside 1,000 rounds of 7.62×39 ammo for the SKS (or the cash to buy that much ammo, soon), then you should probably keep the Mosin. But if not, then sell it. Always remember that a rifle without ammunition is just a fancy club.