dasMafia

Mike isn't referring to your grandfather's Mauser which may be a fine rifle, well made and work flawlessly.

What he is referring to is some of the Mausers that are around in the marketplace over the last twenty years. Many of them are sloppy and feel loose compared to a modern tight Remington or whatever. Mauser's tend to feel looser generally than some of the more modern actions in my opinion. Doesn't mean the action is crap though just the feel.

Mike375

yes the powder incident could have happened to any action. However I believe it could have been got back into action quicker with a M98. They were designed as military rifles for dirt, dust, mud and snow with greater tolerances in some areas. Want to challenge that? You can but I won't back it up with engineering comments or whatever, its just my opinion and from my personal experience.

Feeding from Mausers is often a problem and requires additional work.

They also usually need positive action to feed a round well. None of this limp wristed feeding Weathingtons need.

But who would want to be seen hunting with a Weatherby????!!!! Yuck!