J&G have been in business for years in Prescott, Az. Many a tire has been worn down between here and there buying/selling firearms and accessories.

As stated, the M-N rifles look like you could use them for axe handles to split firewood (my favorite expressed usage for the two I have is potential tomato stakes!), but must admit, the 7.62x54R cartridge is almost akin to a .308 Win or low powered 30-06. The rifles CAN be pretty accurate, but remember the military battle sights are regulated for the lowest setting at 300 "paces". The average Russian peasant didn't know metrics or yardage, but knew full well what a "pace" was. They shoot high unless allowance is made at 100 yds.

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I think I may get one. For some reason I think they're great looking. Hex or round barrell? Which would be best?

If I were you i'd get both the hex and round receiver if not you will regret it in the near future when there all sold out.

I own a few of each model russian and finnish and i'm thinking of getting more russians while the prices are still low too.

The hex receivers were reworked older mosins so the receiver inside will have an older date of manufacture than the new barrel date on the outside. Actually the new barrel date is the date of the rearsenal.

You can't compare the accuracy of the russian mosin 91/30's to the finnish mosins until you actually shoot the russian mosins. Some of the russian mosins shot as good as the finnish ones do. Don't sell them short on accuracy.

Plus you can get barnaul 203gr soft point ammo for $6 a box.