When I think of Mauser, I think of vintage K-98s: I own 20 or so. But these days, Mauser Jagdwaffen GmbH is producing hunting rifles, and they’re unlike anything I’ve ever seen. And since these modern Mausers haven’t really been on my radar, I figured I’d visit with their reps and get the lowdown on their flagship M03 Modular system . . .
The thing that impressed me the most about the Mauser 03 was how modular the system really is. You can change out the barrel in a matter of seconds with the provided tool: only two screws hold everything in place. Furthermore, if you need to change from a “magnum” caliber to a “standard” or “mini” caliber, then you can change out the titanium nitrated bolt head in matter of seconds. So one minute you might have a .22-250, and the next you have a .338 Win. Cool. In the photo below, you can see how the barrel interfaces with the bedded stock.
Mauser is serious about providing a variety of options for their customers. There are different models, including the basic line: Alpine, the Trail, the Stutzen, the Stalker, the Africa, the Deluxe, and Old Classic, among others. They even make a Match version and a Target version which resembles a police sniper rifle. There are five different stock options, including the Basic, Extreme (synthetic) Alpine, Stuzen, and Target. Ten different grades of wood are available. Different barrel lengths and contours are available.
I’m digging the Mauser Banner engraved into the barrel:
I’m also pretty enamored with the “Hogs Back” stock option with the double fold Bavarian cheek piece.
Prices for these rifles start at $4500 and run to 6K+ with the options and upgrades shown above.
Something about bugger hooks and bang switches?
Looks like black walnut for the wood, and some matte black finish, I’m guessing it is not blued. That’s a shame to see a wood-stocked gun with the matte black, bead-blasted finishes.
Bullets through windows and into walls on neighboring properties. Great idea Stinson. Dirt doesn’t do the job. Get it right or get it out. Freedom to shoot doesn’t translate to irresponsible shooting.
Yeah, these are nice cans.
I like how the text mentioned the website redesign but TTAG hasn’t mentioned the product which came out alongside it (Saker 762)
Looks awesome, any word on the chamber support? I love my delta elite, but I’d like a 10mm 1911 I could shoot the hottest of loads out of.
Also, only 8+1? Plenty of aftermarket normal sized 1911 mags in 10mm with 9 rnd capacity (Wilson Combat for one), not sure why factory mags seem stuck at 8, colt is the same way.
XR45-s just released chambered for the 45acp.
It has progressive “gain twist” rifling for higher velocity and reduced felt recoil.
His property, he can do with it what he wants.
I disagree, I think it’s a good story. Normalizing firearms by showing that they are common items that law-abiding, ‘normal’ people have and trade for other common items is a good thing. We should all try to normalize and mainstream firearms, make them comfortable for people to think about and those people might lose their negative emotions towards them.
Damage control after the 7 round limit was struck down as arbitrary and capricious and the well written “muzzle break” provision was thrown out as well.
I don’t want to get caught up and celebrate this yet, since pending appeals will take time. If I were dumb enough to believe the courts would rule based on well established precedent I’d be confident the whole law will be struck down.
Muzzle against door-frame….hand 2 inches from muzzle….what could possibly go wrong?
The NSA has read every post on TTAG for years. Every article. Amassed data on every writer. Assembles crypto-files on subject, frequency of post, material discussed, etc. There’s a big war coming to America. It only takes one side to start it and then everyone must choose sides.
Nobody mentioned the quality of mauser barrels. Made in the same factory as the Blaser (same group after all). Our club R8 has had about 15k rounds through it and is in perfect condition. Mauser I am assured are the same. Like to see a Remmy cope with that. Dont get me wrong Remmy’s are fine often forming the basis of a custom re-barrel!
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