sounds to me like the op wants the following
accurate out to 200 yards
cheap to shoot
accurate
bolt action
sounds like you want a .223 to me.
Has there been any research as to possible health risk to shooting corrosive ammo?... I have not experienced firing corrosive ammo to my knowledge; therefore I have no insight to the possible smell or gas from corrosive primers..."
What about the Finnish guns make them more accurate? They cost at least 3 times more than the rest. For that price, couldn't I do some modifications to a regular 91/30 and make it that accurate?
In 1939 the Finnish Army and Civil Guard adopted a standard rifle known as the M39. It is similar to previous models, but with improved barrel bands and a double sling swivel configuration (front and rear) making it suitable for all types of troops. It is easily recognized by its pistol grip stock although early stocks are "straight" like the M27, M28, and M28/30. M39s were produced by SAKO, VKT, and Tikka. Some Sako rifles have the Civil Guard Sk.Y logo and there are also "B" barrels from Belgium although the rifles were assembled in Finland. M39s are well known for their accuracy and were produced for match shooting and training in the late '60s and early '70s.
Well- I got lucky. I browse the local gunshop a lot. Found a Finnish M39 in nice shape for $150. Iot was in a whole bargain rack of Mosins and Mausers. Imo- the Finns really are the cream of the crop. They do shoot very well.