The reason being is I'm thinking of getting into WWII living history, and I want a simple bolt action rifle. I need something that dosn't have much kick either.
if you're shooting a bolt action you can have as little kick as you want. for about $100 you can set yourself up to reload your own ammo (not hard to do if you are capable of following instructions acurately. and know how to use a scale). you'll save about 70% off the price of ammo, and can taylor make your ammo to suit your needs.
go to a gunshow to pick up your gun. laz is right about the $100-200 figure. with anything over $150 looking very nice. most shows you can find a couple of guys walking around with little for sale signs sticking out of the barrle. you might get one of these guys to go as low as $80.
btw- when buying a used gun, if you don't know the difference between a good gun and a bad one when you're holding it in your hands, take someone with you who does.
as for the on-line buying. I don't think I'd be buying a 60-70 yr old rifle without being able to hold it in my hands and look it over before paying for it. I've seen a lot of crap that people where trying to pass off. if you hook up with the wrong seller, buying a gun can be a lot like buying a used car
