My 96 Mausers and M1917 all single feed just fine as they came from the factory. They just have more space around the extractor than the 98. I don’t think it’s a design compromise having a CRF that can single feed. If anything I think it’s just a design incident that 98s can’t.
Keep in mind that each dollar you’ve already saved, if well invested, will be far more valuable than any dollars you save in the future. I’m 47 and haven’t saved a penny since I got married at 29 but I was frugal in my 20s and saved enough and invested well enough to not regret putting anything...
He wore a shirt and his skivies with bare legs. Left his pants in camp because they hung up on briars and impeded his chase. Probably would’ve worn crocs if he could get some. Great reading!