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............In the mean time, I started this post because of my joy at finding a wonderful classic Oberndorf Mauser, in such a rare caliber......... I love my new rifle, in spite of criticized, rumored shortcomings. :}

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And that's the whole she-bang in a nutshell!
Why do we love the cartridges we do? Because they are different from the 'common or run of the mill types'; its not to say that we don't have those as well!
Enjoy your sport folks, regardless of calibre, if you like it & it does as intended with the game you shoot with it, then good for you I say!
Looking forward to your range report Buckstix as always mate.
You have a unique rifle, take her out for a spin & see what she can do!