I don't know if you're intent on buying local, but I saved well over $100 buying online. I'd suggest AIMsurplus or Classicarms if you're willing to wait a few days.
Buying online, paying shipping and FFL fees will save you some. Pruitt's and Fountain's stock locally at a higher price and you pay sales tax and get instant gratification. Gunshows tend to be cheaper but you pay for getting there (gas), parking and admission plus the jerky you buy that tastes like old shoe leather.
Maybe you can do the math on those choices. I can't.
Well, I went to the gun shop yesterday and the same M70 I paid $469 + $20 FFL = $489 OTD....was $699
The Mosin that was $69 though, after $25 shipping and $20 FFL will NOT be cheaper...so i'll buy that in person.
Yes sir where are those 69.00 dollar Mosins, the cheapest I have seen is 99.95 at Gander when thy are put on sale.