I was hoping for something better when these were announced. It's not like we need more 'budget' guns, but what we need is quality more affordable guns, without splitting hairs. I would love to see higher quality synthetic sock, adjustable trigger, control feed, iron sights and included bases. When I seen this, and watched the video, it didn't come off as 'mauser' to me at all.
Introducing In Canada The New Mauser M18 - The Peoples Rifle
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So you want an M98 for M18 prices? Good luck, especially with our exchange to the Euro.
Yes, this is a budget offering, but from a company with a good track record. If you accept it for what it is, there is promise. After all, Tikka is budget SAKO and they’re doing well; I’d bet 3-4 T3’s get sold for every 85. I’d also bet lots of Tikka owners eventually aspire to be Sako owners. If this allows Mauser to build their brand in North America then that’s great.
As to the CRF vs Push-feed thing, I don’t really care one way or the other; both work. I don’t shoot deer while hanging upside down from a tree.
Where did I say anything about price on what I was after. Not interested in this budget option.
Good for them, I'm not a fan.
Way to straw man dude, keep at it.
All in all, I was expecting a stronger offering from Mauser and didn't expect they would try and sit on the edge of markets. Oh well.
Good for them, I'm not a fan.
Way to straw man dude, keep at it.
All in all, I was expecting a stronger offering from Mauser and didn't expect they would try and sit on the edge of markets. Oh well.
Hyperbole, not straw man.....
$700USD is hardly the edge of market. Once again, while not “traditional Mauser”, I think taken on its own merits they’ll sell a bunch. Rifles like this are targeted towards novice, casual, and budget hunters as evidenced by the mainstream caliber selections and lack of features. Push vs Control feed doesn’t matter for such individuals. If you’re going on Safari, doing fly-in’s, or depend on your rifle for survival you aren’t worried about rifle cost and this isn’t targeted to you.
For what it is, a budget offering from a top manufacturer, it looks promising. I fall firmly into the novice/casual rifle hunter only going after deer once per year. I’m interested.
$700USD is hardly the edge of market. Once again, while not “traditional Mauser”, I think taken on its own merits they’ll sell a bunch. Rifles like this are targeted towards novice, casual, and budget hunters as evidenced by the mainstream caliber selections and lack of features. Push vs Control feed doesn’t matter for such individuals. If you’re going on Safari, doing fly-in’s, or depend on your rifle for survival you aren’t worried about rifle cost and this isn’t targeted to you.
For what it is, a budget offering from a top manufacturer, it looks promising. I fall firmly into the novice/casual rifle hunter only going after deer once per year. I’m interested.
I am with you on this one. It may be a great gun, but just not what I would be hoping for. There is nothing magical about German quality - lots of companies make decent budget guns. If Zastava, Winchester, Ruger, etc, can make a mauser action at a decent price - why can't Mauser at an affordable price as well?
This seems like a gun for the age of Trudeau - a famous name but nothing particularly special. If they came out with a true m98 action with a synthetic and wood stock for under $1500 I would be on board.
mebiuspower
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The Mauser name was sold to SIG in 1999.
These rifles are not made in Oberndorf, nor are they made by old Mauser employees. Nothing Mauser about them beside the logo/name.
These rifles are not made in Oberndorf, nor are they made by old Mauser employees. Nothing Mauser about them beside the logo/name.
rifleman762
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A Mauser needs to offer 6.5x55, 8x57, 7x57, and 9.3x62. Keeping it continental! 
SIGARMS purchased the Mauser name for pistol manufacture in 1999 when the military sector production was separated from civilian gun production.
These rifles are made in Isny, Bavaria by "Mauser Jagdwaffen GmbH". Some military production resumes in Oberndorf where HK is also producing guns.
I don't know what you mean by "old Mauser employees". I guess the ones who produced the K98 before WW2 may be retired/deceased by now.
A Mauser needs to offer 6.5x55, 8x57, 7x57, and 9.3x62. Keeping it continental!
I'm with you on this one. Currently, the M12 offers these calibres. The M18 was tailored for overseas markets where IMO the majority of hunters/shooters don't even know these cartridges exist.
I'm curious - how do you gauge the quality of the synthetic stock without having handled one? Btw. the trigger is adjustable. I guess if you want something better for $700,- then go and search for it. Good luck...
You have a real lack of comprehension don't you, re-read what I wrote.
Pls. enlighten me. lol
mebiuspower
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I was in Oberndorf last year at the Mauser museum. I was told there is no production of any Mausers in Oberndorf by the historian there and it was confirmed by a H&K Germany rep who was there with me.
Some people prefer it due to lack of chance to double feed. Once the top of the bolt starts pushing the round out of the magazine the claw grabs on it and from that moment on the movement of that round is controlled by the movement of the bolt. You may push it into a chamber and not close the bolt it will still hold it if you pull the bolt out. If you pull it out all the way it will eject it and you can push the new round in. With push feed, once you push the round in the chamber and do not close the bolt the extractor may not hold the round and if you open the bolt completely and push it forward again it will bring the next round in while still having one in the chamber. Is that that much of a problem? In regular situations not but there was an article about two hunters in BC who were surprised by grizzly while field dressing the elk. Both were killed. They found that one tried to defend himself but had double feed in the rifle. Probably didn't close the bolt in panic and while trying to do it the second time it double fed. It all comes to "what if' and personal preference. Both systems do work well.
