I am pretty sure that there are no "competition grade" Mausers, but just look at the FNH SPRs, which are closely based upon the Mauser action. They can hang in with the best of 'em. In this case it has more to do with tight tolerances and precision manufacturing than it does design. The Mauser action doesn't not typically exhibit this feature, furthermore the usual large clearance between parts aid in reliability, which is a big selling point for the Mauser.A basic Savage or Remington will out shoot most competition grade Mausers.
look at the FNH SPRs, which are closely based upon the Mauser action.
True, but I consider the M-70 action to be very close, as most changes are exclusive of the basic action design (most are in the fire control, safety, et cetera), so it is a good pattern for what a Mauser could be made to do if the effort was put into it. A slow lock time is the biggest detriment to the Mauser action, and this too could be (and in some cases has been) improved.Well, sort of. They are essentially Winchester Model 70 actions, which I listed as a second generation Mauser derivative, by way of the Springfield.
I am talking about comp rifles built off Mauser actions.I am pretty sure that there are no "competition grade" Mausers,
That is a rifle I have been wanting.but just look at the FNH SPRs, which are closely based upon the Mauser action. They can hang in with the best of 'em.
As is was originally built for battle and not civilian uses they have to be tough and reliable, and because they were to be used hard and put away wet (quite literally in many cases) they had to have somewhat loose tolerances to work in variable circumstances.In this case it has more to do with tight tolerances and precision manufacturing than it does design. The Mauser action doesn't not typically exhibit this feature, furthermore the usual large clearance between parts aid in reliability, which is a big selling point for the Mauser.
Agreed, at least for most tasks (DG being the exception for the reasons you listed above).It is a superb design, even by today's standards. But it is no longer the best.
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A basic Savage or Remington will out shoot most competition grade Mausers.
I am pretty sure that there are no "competition grade" Mausers,
I noticed that one of those handles is bent while the other two are more or less straight. Does the shape of the handle make much difference?
The mauser is very smooth, reliable and so good that the M1903 Springfield is based off of it.