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m48 mauser
#32389 - 30/05/05 06:17 PM

what are the m48s like on light game

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Plains99
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Re: m48 mauser [Re: 303]
#32497 - 31/05/05 11:56 PM

I'm kind of an 8mm Mauser addict. I own three of them including an M48. I think it is an excellent short to medium range, light to medium game cartridge. More range than the .45-70 - more power than the .30-30 - a better all around round than the .303. Nice recoil traits and a nice steady platform for off hand shooting. The M48 is a nicely balanced carbine and is very quick on target in short range conditions. The standard sights are a limitation at long range and it takes some practice and range work to learn the sight adjustments. I have two sporters - a 98 and a 96 Mauser so I have left the M48 in original military condition. Once you learn the trigger and the sights, I think it is a great 100 -120 yard deer rifle just as it is.

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mehulkamdar
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Re: m48 mauser [Re: 303]
#33255 - 17/06/05 10:41 AM

303,

The 8mm Mauser is a lovely round and the Yugoslav M 24 and 48 are beautiful rifles though I don't like the sliced bolt knob on them much. One of my friends has a few that he bought at about $ 100 each at Fleet Farm in as new condition and they shoot better than newer production rifles costing six times as much. Some might find them a little heavy but since you like 303 Enfields you won't mind the weight at all. And the rifles shoot all surplus ammunition beautifully - Turkish, Greek or whatever.

Cheers!

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