well, my Mas 36 in 8x60 weights 3250 gramm, the M 98 in 9,3x64 weights 3450 gramm

if you could have only one rifle it have to be a Mauser but if you looking for just another rifle, if you are willing to make mistakes and learn ... why not.
the sporting rifle handle fine, ergonomic in a special way without looking like the rifle your orthopedist recommend you

because I am very impatient I have make plans for months now about the deactivated 8x60 mas 36. my gunmaker have a lothar walther 404 Jef. ( 10,75x73) barrel blank on stock for me for another project and I thought about this for making a new barrel for the mas.
it seems this will not happen

would you believe there could be a 10,75x68 barrel for the mas 36 still in the white laying around for 64 years now and waiting for me.
I would not think this could be a real possibility but if this would happen one day it must be karma

got it

play the lottery next time