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S&W 617 or 17 in 6 shot would be my vote.

Top 3 in terms of accuracy (not in any particular order): K-31 M39 Swedish Mauser m96

I would also add a Mosin/Nagant Finnish M39 to your list. They are accurate. K-31 should definately be on your list. If you like the K-31, you may want to look at the rifle version 96/11 and 1911. they are long but very elegant. They are available now, but who knows in 6 month or 1 year...

I"m going to throw this out, but you do the research. Get yourself a Swiss K-31 military surplus rifle. It will only cost you 300 ish. Accuracy is 1" moa. Should you feel the need for a scope later on, you can get the Swiss Product Clamp on mount for 70.00 and a scopy of your choice. As for...

The Russian SKS is the best. This is especially true if you have an early made one like 1950r. They have a free floating firing pin.

I was in the same predicament as you were. My .44 magnum pistol were beaten the crap out of me to a point where it wasn't pleasant to shoot anymore. Yeah yeah, everyone has there biggest and baddest caliber on the line moment. this is especailly true when you are young. As you get older...

they are heavy rifles and the weight distribtion(ergo) not the best. its front heavy. I had a original HK 91. Sold it and never regret it. there are better options out there for 308. AR-10 comes to mind if you want to scope it. If you are a tradtionalist, a M1a would be a good...

Yes I would. K11 action is smoother thatn K31. Remember K31 was designed to save some money in manufacturing.

I going to buck the trend and say Swiss rifle first. Even though i favor the Garand! Why you ask? Simpson LTD in IL is running a special on K11 Carbines. 20% off all K-11 carbine in stock. You can pick one up for less than 250. YOu also get to pick the exact rifle you will be receiving...

The earlier Universal made carbines were like the USGI and had one spring. the later universal carbines had 2 small spring. Avoid the 2 spring version, the were junk. metal were soft on the trigger components.

The swr specter is also a good solid can. Whatever he decides on, I recommend a take apart can. .22 are filthy so you would want the ability to take apart to clean it.

AR-15 in 6.8 SPC that I built.

Ha! got you guys beat. I picked up mine from Aimsurplus when they first came in, had 'em for 79.95!

A buddy of mine, whom is also a bench rest shooter, just returned from CO on a Pdog shoot with his heavy barrelled AR. 2 confirmed kills worth mentioning is that he had a 615 yards kill with the .223 Rem. He also had a 575(give or take) yards kill with the .20 Tactical. Both are on AR-15...

If you're not looking for quick detach: For the money, I don't think you can beat Burris P.E.P.R. It's out of stock but they should get some in soon and it's 1/2 the price of American Defense: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=141657