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Alright guys, we have pre 64 model 70's, m1917's, and 1903's in some of our other threads in this sub forum. I love them all. Any of the mauser 98 derivatives really shine in my book. Yeah, I know I'm old school. I just like the old rifles. Who's with me on this? Let's see some of your mauser 98's. If you have a favorite interrams MKX that even counts. CZ 550's are derivatives of the old platform too and they are dang good rifles. Let's say anything that came from the original design can apply here. Here's a great old CZ550 American chambered in 9.3x62mm. It is a great rifle and shot lights out. I sold it to a buddy in Washington and he's keeping good care of it:
When I was growing up, my dad only had one deer rifle. It was a VZ24 his uncle gave him. It was an untouched military rifle and is still surprisingly accurate. Our household was all about which was better, the good ol American 30-06 or the old 8x57 mauser. I still have a lot of respect for the 8mm mauser and have owned a few myself in the past. All built on mauser 98 actions. Excellent actions and excellent mild mannered cartridge. I gave my dad a Ruger 77 300 win mag, but he still likes the old mauser 98 better. I can't blame him..... That 300 kicks like a mule...!!!
When I was growing up, my dad only had one deer rifle. It was a VZ24 his uncle gave him. It was an untouched military rifle and is still surprisingly accurate. Our household was all about which was better, the good ol American 30-06 or the old 8x57 mauser. I still have a lot of respect for the 8mm mauser and have owned a few myself in the past. All built on mauser 98 actions. Excellent actions and excellent mild mannered cartridge. I gave my dad a Ruger 77 300 win mag, but he still likes the old mauser 98 better. I can't blame him..... That 300 kicks like a mule...!!!