"The universe did never make sense; I suspect it was built on government contract." -Robert Heinlein
"Affordability Suitability (.22LR for squirrels, bigger .22s for long range little things, and big-bore for legal hunting reasons, etc) Ammunition supply-chain (6.5x55 Swede and .303 British, although available, isn't exactly everywhere) If it's ugly, uncomfortable, and can't shoot straight, but it accomplishes the above, then it's either a Mosin or a Hi-Point." -Hurtful Thoughts on stuff you want in a gun