They are great rifles. I am not that thrilled with some of the more, oh let's just say 'exotic' iterations for the US market after 1950, but I have several early MS in the more traditional early 1900s (1903, 1908 actions, etc) guns as well as the jewel of my MS collection, a Holland & Holland takedown using the 1903 MS action for their first belted cartridge, the 400/375. H&H and several other British maker used the MS action at this time before deciding to switch to the Mauser 98. The MS is a delight to use and my early MS still function smoothly and provide not just a reliable weapon, but a tactile delight whenever you cycle the action.

I also have several of the Greek military MS versions. I consider them the best crafted military bolt actions built, despite the general view that its a Mauser 98 or nothing. Dave