| rigbymauser |
| (.400 member) |
| 20/05/10 11:58 PM |
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Re: Mauser 03 & New 98's??? Jewels or Junk??
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I don't particularly like the safety on a M03, however they probably could be gotten used to. I probably would not want that safety on a dangerous game calibre.
I must retract the comment. Used a borrowed (from a fellow forum member) M03 on a hunt, and as a result I am sure the safety is fine and with practice would not be a problem. The only real issue is cocking the rifle carefully so no click is heard.
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rigbymauser,
A question regarding your rifle on the photos. Nice looking rifle BTW.
Can the Mauser safety be operated easily when a scope is mounted?
From the photo it looks like it clears the scope, but just interested in how easily it can be operated. Thanks.
My safety have only to be lifted 30degress, and its "safe". I know a M70 style safety is way more practical, but as it was my first true customrifleproject, and wanted to be loyal to "Mauser" and not to "winchester", I wanted to wingsafety.
My next customrifle either in .375 or .400 H&H, will be with fitted with the M70 style safety.