If you really are determined to put a scope on the rifle and you want "tack driver" accuracy, forget the mil-surp bolt action rifles. Sure, you can buy a K-31 then spend alot of money on a scope mount and more money on a scope. Current ammo price is about $22 for 60 rounds, but it's cheaper if you reload. So add the cost of a reloading setup, the rifle brass, bullets, powder, and primers into the mix.
I sense cheap, accurate, and easy are the important things. Oh, and a scope also. Don't get me wrong, I like scopes and mil-surp rifles, but mixing the two is a real challenge especially if you don't want to pay a gunsmith to do the work.
My suggestion is to find an older savage model 110 bolt action rifle with a scope, mounts, and sling for $240-$250. It'll be pretty accurate and shoot commonly available ammo like 30-06, 308, 270, or similar. You could hunt deer or paper with it. You may want to reload this ammo for cost savings, but you won't have to in the beginning. In 30-06, you could shoot the Korean surplus ammo for 20 cents a round, but it's probably not target quality ammo.
Accurate bullets are a big cost driver whether you are buying factory ammo or reloading it yourself. What do You consider tack-driving accuracy? How much are you willing to spend to get it consistently? You need to define these before buying anything.
). Now what would be the best buy for geting realy tight groupings. I'v seen several posts that the Mosin Nagat is a good shot. I mention the Mosin because they can be picked up for realy cheap. If there is some thing better that runs around that price let me know.
