German MAUSERS: ACCURACY to count on! 

Mausers. The best guns ever made by anyone.

The build quality is amazing & I always get yelled @ for saying European’s were the best gunmakers by far! Simply put, the Mauser action is unequaled.

Following your advice, I grabbed a Krico 7x64 with a claw mount schmidt & bender scope. It's marvelously accurate, and I blame my beginner's luck benchrest shooting entirely on your good advice. Love from Canada.

the M98 is my favorite, don't like new rifles made from cast pot metal and plastic

I have boundless appreciation for my Mauser-based sporting rifles, but let's try to keep these our little secret. Oh, the thrill of finding an FN, JC Higgins, or surplus Mauser-based bolt action in a mom-and-pop gun store or pawn shop for just a few hundred bucks is just one of the best feelings ever. ;-)

I too am a lover of all things Mauser and really appreciate your intelligent observations. Thank you!

To me the 98 Mauser was the epitome of the bolt action. It was pure genius that was simple, rugged and reliable. If not for the expense of producing good examples it would have been in more common use.

Love my husqvarna, SAKO and pre64 rifles all based on a Mauser action! The Interarms Mark X makes a great Mauser as well I have several of them as well!

I have a German MAuser Mod98 from 1938m chambered in 30-06, LOVE it! I Love my Sako Forester DeLux from 1965 in 308, too...especially the trigger. It's crisp as h*ll. And it's butiful with the engravings and the really light weight. But there is something special about the Mausers! :)

Still have my dad's 7.57 Mauser...he bought it from a neighborhood gun shop in the early 70s, a full military gun that he sporterized.

I have 2 1909 argentine Mauser actions that have never had a barrel on them a gunsmith friend gave me back in 1975 , he made custom rifles when he lived in Germany, moved to the states in the 1950s and opened a shop in Mississippi , he bought the argentine Mausers by the crate to make his rifles , I helped him remove some of the barrels from the actions that had barrels , we used a 4 ft cheater bar to get them off .

Thank you love those rifles love the slick actions of nice bolts

I really wish you could look at my sporterized German 98. Was done by Herters in the 60's I believe. All matching serials. Intended or used for Olympic use.

The first rifle I built was on an old Mauser 98 barreled action by Santa Barbara that I aquired back in the '80s. It was chambered in 7mm Rem Mag with a 26" barrel. The stock was a straight pull Reinhardt Fajin blank with a high comb Monte Carlo rollover cheekpiece that I shaped and finished. The bolt just barely missed hitting the cheekpiece at full extraction. With a 6x18 Leupold scope, it would reliability shoot under 1/2" groups at 100yds w/168gr Sierra MatchKing handloads. It preferred the longer, heavier, boattail bullets with high BC and would approach 1/4" groups at 100yds with 180-190gr specialty bullets. I hunted effectively out to 800yds until my disability restricted my mobility, so I gave it to my youngest, who hunts with it still. Thank you for recognizing this highly capable action and reminding me of some great memories!

I love Mauser action rifles. Strong, accurate, and practical.

Very informative and I have a Sporterized 98B Mauser in 8mm with a long telescoping barrel. Bishop custom stock with a Redfield peep back sight and Marble front sight. It’s a nail driver and was my Grandpa’s

Have a 1917 Mauser rebaralled to 30-06 in 1927....have all original screws and stamps on it,got it in pawnshop for $145... My go to deer rifle

Your videos & opinion are always interesting , it's clear that You are well informed on the matters in which Your concerned , particularly firearms their function & their history . Come on You Guys and Pro 2a supporters , less than 25% have given it a Thumbs up , YT count them and along with number of views and amount of comments figure out a rating system which penalises Firearms show in particular , Just hit the Thumbs up icon it's FREE and only takes a second . Thanks Mark Catch You next time , Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well.

Between the Mauser folks and John Browning, gun designs simply became modern from the 1880’s through 1920. What came before was primitive by today’s standards and what followed was often a reworking of a previous Mauser or Browning design. I know that’s a broad stroke statement with exceptions but, generally, I believe it to be correct. All of my Model 70 rifles can be traced back to Mauser ideas and my 1911’s directly to Mr Browning. There have been many new gun designs since the 1920’s but I’d say many are little more than reinterpretations of older ideas bearing the name Mauser or Browning. And I’m okay with that because those ideas were darn near perfect 100 years ago when they first came to light! Mike, the Mauser designs have defined the bolt gun since the beginning and I’d bet they’ll be the standard in another century! And Browning’s 1911 pistol has been the inspiration for many other designs that followed. Another great video, thanks for sharing! Take care!

Ive written to you many times about my Mausers. Unfortunately I don’t have a German one yet, but my Spanish military (sporterized) Mauser is a K98 clone. Looks like a ragged old gun, but shoots like a dream. Same with the Swedish, and as you’ve said, the old military ones just never break from normal use. Even 80yrs later, they just keep going. One day I want to get a Mauser with double set triggers. I’ve never owned one.

Another interesting video Mike. I like those old guns of yours. Very nice stuff.

Thanks for sharing! Mauser 98 rifles are really reliable. At least we lost two world wars using them so they cannot be that bad. Frankonia sells them today still. What you then get is a "selected" Mauser 98 action they say and the rest is new parts (probably Lothar Walther barrels?). You can choose between polymer stock or walnut or whatever. Pricing starting from 1.600€ roughly depending in the options you choose.

Great video, you should check out Waffen Velser or Frankonia Favorit for some affordable custom Mauser 98 rifles.

wonderful!

I can't get enough Mausers large and small rings mark x and parker hale Carl Gustaf better guns than this plastic junk they sell these days

My uncle had a Mauser that I got to shoot when I was a kid it was a military 98 in which he rebarreled it to a 243 the closest I have is cz 550 and Winchester model 70’s

I have an old Mod 98 professionally rechambered (if that's the correct term) in 22-250. Updated safety for the AR scope on it.

Good video.

I have a VZ24 sporter rechambered in .243 Win and I love it. Great video, well done sir!

Excellent, as always Mike! Almost uncanny how many of us are so alike in our interests. Love the Mausers, Blasers, etc.

El mauser es el rifle más vendido en el mercado por su gran potencia de fuego o mejor de disparo,no le quito credibilidad a los demás rifles porque todos son buenos todos pero el mauser aleman es unico

"Good shooting." I like that ending.

Ever consider a video on “the most accurate” action? I’ve always heard that push-feed actions are more accurate than controlled-feed. My cousin and I have several different actions with match barrels (Krieger, bartlein, Broughton, Douglas, walther-lothar, and maybe a few I forgot). In my experience, the push-feed have consistently been more accurate but not enough for hunting purposes. Think I answered my own question.

I purchased a Carl Gustaf 3000 in 30-06 based on your advice. I Found for $799 Canadian and I am still amazed at the quality of it. This channel is a fantastic resource.

For some reason your videos haven't been popping up in recent times. I'm trying to gather info on a Flaig's rifle in 458 win mag. It is built on a Mauser action. The stock is what initially caught my eye, very distinct, bright and even grain from heel to toe. The barrel is half octogon with a rib and express sights. Perhaps more well known in the PH/Safari circles.

You are the GOAT for hunting rifle information. Once again thank you for sharing, as it is something i look forward to watching.

What video is it with the personal history that you mentioned? I'd definitely be interested in that.

Hello Sir. I always enjoy your videos and you have a “teaching” talent. I also prefer German rifles and scopes.

hello !! I'M FROM BRAZIL, I REALLY LIKE YOUR VIDEOS ESPECIALLY GERMAN WEAPONS

I really like the M44 in 8mm Mauser. Very handy little rifle with some punch.

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We picked up a couple nice husqvarna mausers. One of them appeared to have never been used, but the stock had been broken and poorly repaired. Any suggestions? Being Dutch, length of pull is an issue, but i don't want to lengthen the rifle because I'm in and out of equipment continuously. I've even considered absolute heresy, carving out my own stock and adding some linkage to create a bullpup monstrosity, just so i can keep it a manageable size.

I own 7 Mauser action control feed rifles only bolt I trust , others well made, it's about the action to me ! 🤠

Sir excellent entertaining video as always.i would like to see you do a video on some of the old Mauser type mountain rifles.say the Husqvarna 46 or the winchester model 54 or and one of the most celebrated the model 70 featherweight. All the rifles you showed today looked to be 9 to 10 pounders without scopes.if you really hunt the northern nm mountains for elk or muleys that you pack out on your back you need a lighter rifle.

Did my best to destroy an ex military FN98 Belgian mauser in 30-06 Springfield incorrectly reloading rounds as an inexperienced 14 year old in 1973 despite bolt face damage as evidence of extreme primer pocket destruction and enormous over-pressures I still own this rifle which still shoots better than I can hold it today. I've heard similar accounts of other shooters doing the same with different rifles in particular wildcatted SMLE's with disaterous outcomes and horrific injuries. BTW the military surplus FN98 cost me $26 including 100 rounds of nickel plated military surplus ammunition, a decent sum for a school kid earning $2 per lawn mowing on weekends and after school, surplus .303 SMLE's were $15 then,, even more amazing than that was my freedom to walk in the street holding it proudly on my shoulder with ammo in the other hand heading home on foot from the gun shop being congratulated by curious strangers, I'm grateful for good advice from experienced senior shooters steering me to the best rifle my money could buy and for living in an era where the government and fellow Australians trusted it's citizens with firearms of every description, a far cry from today's world.

Are German rifles “better” quality than US built rifles (centerfire and/or rimfires)? I know better can be subjective. Maybe another video topic.

I rather have one of those classic Mauser rifles then the r8

Your a wealth of knowledge. Thank you

Always a highlight of my day when I see you have posted a new video. Thanks Mike, I always learn so much from you.

FYI it looks like a lot of ammo in calibers of 30-06 (coming in Enfield clips) and 8 mm, both coming from Turkey, are going to hit the market soon. I have heard the old Turkish ammo had a lot of duds in them due to poor storage. Also the old Turkish 8 mm have a reputation of ruining rifles due to being loaded extremely hot. Both are early 1900’s ammo and are corrosive. The corrosive is fine as long as you break your rifle down each time and clean them. The” hot” rounds are a different story. Just a heads up to everyone. Happy shooting

How about running a similar segment on Arisaka rifles.

A 1950-60's Mauser caught my eye at a local sports & hunting show some years ago. When I saw the FN logo on the butt plate I decided to purchase it as my 1st big game hunting rifle. I recall having the FN FAL during my service in the Canadian Forces & knew FN was a company with a history of quality. It needed a bit of attention as it looked somewhat neglected with respect to cleaning & wear marks on the stock. It did clean up nicely & is a good shooter chambered in the venerable 30-06. The other interesting thing that I noticed was the Weaver KV scope on a swing away Pachmayr mount. Very cool & practical as it quickly allows use of the iron sights when that need arises. ;) I've since added a Zastava Mauser in .270 to my collection.

How do you decide which rifle you’re going hunt with ? You have so many choices.

Hey it's me again Mike, Another entertaining informative video. I noticed in the first rifle you showed that it has the thumb hole cut out for the stripper clip but no cut in the receiver. Was that my imagination? Mauser actions and their controlled feed derivatives are my favorites. I have three large ring 98's. Nicely sporterized 308, 338-06 and 35 Whelen. Those are all WWII actions. Also two small ring early Kar. 98's from the late teens. One 7x57 and one 8x57 that I'm having re-barrelled to 257 Roberts. Also one of the Sporterized by Kimber Carl Gustaf M96 6.5x55 Swedish Mausers. I suppose I should throw in my 1974 Ruger 77 in 270 Winchester. It's not truly controlled feed but does have the big claw extractor. In the last 47 years I've harvested more deer with that rifle than any other. Oh! I almost forgot my Siamese Mauser 45-70. My favorite is which ever one I have in my hand at the moment. Now to ad to the stable I'm working with one of two great gunsmiths that I use to have a 9.3x62 built just to say that I have one! So many wants (er, needs) so little time. Happy hunting boys and girls!😀

Love bolt gun all of them!!!

Great video, thanks

Anything that Carl Gustaf, put his hands to. Cannot beat. a 98k, probably the best military action ever made.

Yes! Id really like a Mauser in 06. Ya just can't find anything like these in production.

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Great collection

Thanks for sharing. I'm a big fan of Mauser rifles.

You always make great videos thanks so much , I learn something time .

I want that Nobel Mauser. Let us know if you go to selling it.

Germans have made tons of good stuff

There’s no other smoother action in the world than a Sauer 80-90 Model.

The 98 with it's rattling bolt... Designed to clear sand on beachheads... Pure genius and very fortunate for the Ruger 77 to have built upon

One of my favorites is a Mauser 99 in 9.3x64 Brenneke. These used the Voere Titan action, which was also marketed by Kleinguenther.

Fantastic video. Mauser set the standard and innovations for every manufacturer to follow. Any chance to add some information on Mauser 66 diplomat. Thank you

Nice quick coverage. Good video.

I have a 30.06 that I believe is a spin off of a Carl Gustaf or Husqvarna 1900 Mauser action that I’m trying to research. It was made by Renato Menegon in the early 80’s I believe and was called the Ademello 4682. It seems to have been imported by the Armsport company of Miami before they went out of business and was possibly called the Armsport model 2801. Have you heard of this brand and if so can you provide any information or history on them. Thank you!

Thanks Mike, great video again!! I have 3 Mauser action rifles, Ruger 77mkII, an old German(Danzig factory) Mauser in 8x57 stalking rifle that shoots less than moa and à Husqvarna carbine full stock in 9.3x62 that shoots between 1/2 and 3/4 moa!! There is something about Mauser actions, I don’t know what it is but it is good! Maybe the robustness!!

Enfield model 1917 #1

Beautiful rifles.

Any experience with Haenel? I am considering Haenel Jager 10 for my next rifle.

It may be a great rifle, but it has a plastic stock

I can't get enough Mausers large and small rings mark x and parker hale Carl Gustaf better guns than this plastic junk they sell these days

LOTS of LOVE for CUSTOM MAUSER RIFLES. As a HUNTER and Target enthusiast. I have examples of targets with 3/8 and 1/4 inch groups @ 100 yards. (scoped)+ hand made loads.

The f… Blaser R93 blew up !!, and the Bolt smashed half of the shooters face off!!! Blaser lied , blamed Reloaders for that!!!! The radial bolt locking collar was a piece of plastic junk due to maximize their profits!!! The R8 is a rifle like any other modern rifle falling out of off a cnc milling machine, cheap junk stock made in Bulgaria . Trigger and Magazine one piece!!! 400 Euros !!! Extreme overpriced Rifles !! That’s how it is unfortunately.