Favorite Bolt Action Sniper [Image Heavy!]

[chuckduck]

Well i did a bit of searching and couldnt really find a topic covering this.
Forgive me for some of the pics, some are really big and some are not so detailed, but it was the best i could do on short notice.

Im just asking around for peoples own opinions, since i have my favorites and want to see what other people think.
I about to commence a very daunting project in which i will atempt to make a full scale functioning bolt action rifle by making a hard prototype out of paper mache then make molds for hard plastic to be poured. The resulting product will be half way between a real firearm and airsoft gun. The only problem is I just dont know which rifle would be a good choice.

I dont know how to start a poll so i just did it this way,
Oh and please try to limit youself from picking the rifles with the biggest bullets.

Theres a pretty basic selection, so if your fav(s) are not on the list just, post a pic.

Karabiner 98k


Springfield M1903A4


Mosin Nagant 1891/30


Lee Enfield No.4


Arisaka Type 97


FN 30-11


M40A1


M40A3


M24


Accuracy International L115A1


Sako TRG


Steyr Scout


Steyr-Mannlicher SSG-69


SIG SSG-3000


Accuracy International AW50F


PGM Hecate


Barrett M95


CheyTac Intervention


Make your pick....

[Undies]

I really like the Lee Enfield No.4, i fired it using iron sights lots of times when i was a kid (It was the cadet rifle until about 1988 ish) and i loved it.

[chuckduck]

Yeah i like the Lee Enfield too the nice shape of it makes it look realy stream lined, personally i havent fired a Lee Enfield but people say the action is really smooth and it is very accurate. Its definatley in my top 5 rifles.

[Priby]

Sexy schmexy..

[SkaterCrush]

Originally Posted by Priby

Semi automatic.

Honestly though

NTW-20 20mm bolt action anti material (still a sniper rifle, and bolt action)


If this thing hits you, your gonna be getting picked up in pieces

XM-109 25mm Bolt Action AM Rifle


I don't even think they'll find chunks of you with this thing...

[Spartan0189]

Nothing beats a M40A3 ;D

[Epim3theus]

Purely based on looks, the Mauser Kar 98.
Those plastic guns are just ugly imo.

[chuckduck]

G22?

I think these ones (L115s) look alot nicer than the old L96s.

Whats this one?
Looks like its got 2 magazines? One for semi auto and one for bolt action??


South African im guessing?
This thing is a beast, imagine the range and stopping power of this thing


Ahh the classic M40 with a new ergonomic stock....M40 is what im thinking of making right now.


Yeah the K98 looks pretty nice, but i still prefer the Lee Enfield it looks more streamlined.
Still though whats the most common scope for the K98?

I think the M40A3 looks pretty good even though its got a fiberglass stock.
Would you prefer it with a wood stock?

Heres my little project....

I am going to be making a prototype out of card and paper with glue, then once i have all the pieces set i will make molds for the componenets from rubber, and then pour some hard plastic into those molds giving me plastic pieces which i will assemble to create the functioning rifle.
It wont be able to fire real bullets but will be able to fire home made bullet casings with a a percussion cap in one end and a clay bullet in the other.

Ive already figured out the basics but need to decide on which rifle i will make it from.

[Priby]

Originally Posted by SkaterCrush

Semi automatic.

Nope

Edit:
Dont know if its a G22 (could be because of the folding stock). I just picked a generic picture of an AW rifle because i like their look.

The other one is a DSR 50, a bolt action anti material rifle.
I think the magazine in the front is just a spare mag.

[Fluffywuffy]

Originally Posted by Priby

Nope

DSR right? It does have a bolt.