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Lose the CTEME, What 7.62 NATO bolt mil surpluss
chaoslodge
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I am selling my CETME and will buy myself a M1A in two years when I finish grad school. In the meantime, since I have a C&R I have been looking at Ishapores and the various Mausers (Israeli K98) chambered in .308 (7.62 NATO more properly). Anyone have preferences?
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I admit to having an attraction to both the Israeli and the Ishapore out of sentimental rather than logical reasons. My Jewish wife loves India and with either I was hoping to trick her into a trip to the range. Price also seems to favor the Ishapore at this point in my financial life, although I see the K98 for around $250 too.
receiver, rather than the cast, non-specification unit from
the company in Illinois. The strength difference is profound,
especially in terms of durability. Smith may still have some.
It won't be cheap, but you can pick up a receiver and pick away
at the parts over time.
NATO is way closer to the original concept than the Ishapore
7.62, which is a rather strange and different spin off the original.
The Enfields have one advantage, though, and that is they have at least twice the magazine capacity. My last one held 11 rounds in the magazine, which really surprised me, and I had the feeling had I forced it a little, I could probably have gotten 12 in it.