What is the difference between a large ring and small ring Mauser?
A small ring action has basically the same external profile from front to rear. The outside diameter of the action at the front ring will be 1.3″ across. The large ring action has a slight step or swell at the front of the action and the ring will measure 1.410″ across.
What caliber is a Spanish Mauser?
It is chambered in 7.92×57mm ( 8MM Mauser ) caliber. These rifles are in original surplus turn in condition and will have an overall average condition of high end Fair to mostly Surplus Good cosmetic condition.
Why is the Mauser action so popular?
Noted for its extremely strong action, the Mauser 98 was the basis for military shoulder arms for the first decades of the 20th century. Utterly reliable and capable of taking on some of the largest dangerous game available, Mauser’s bolt-action repeating rifle soon became a favorite tool for sportsmen.
How fast does a Mauser shoot?
7.92×57mm Mauser
| Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 LP RWS HMK | 820 m/s (2,700 ft/s) | 4,068 J (3,000 ft⋅lbf) |
| 12.7 g (196 gr) RWS TMR | 800 m/s (2,600 ft/s) | 4,064 J (2,997 ft⋅lbf) |
| 12.8 g (198 gr) RWS ID Classic | 800 m/s (2,600 ft/s) | 4,096 J (3,021 ft⋅lbf) |
| 9.0 g (139 gr) RWS EVO GREEN | 920 m/s (3,000 ft/s) | 3,809 J (2,809 ft⋅lbf) |
Is the Mauser M-98 as strong as the M-06?
The truth is, while the earlier actions are indeed not as strong as the rugged M-98, they are plenty strong enough when used as intended. For years, the Swedish firm of Husqvarna turned out fine sporters based on 96 Mauser actions in .30-06 caliber.
Why was the 257 Roberts Mauser nearly extinct?
The .257 Roberts very nearly became extinct because of SAAMI pressure standards set arbitrarily and absurdly low due to the large numbers of small ring Mauser and other surplus actions used as the basis for rifles built for the former wildcat cartridge.
What’s the pressure pressure on a Mauser 93?
Although this lower specification is due to concern about the allegedly weaker actions of the older Mauser 93 and 95 rifles, this anxiety is misplaced, as the original ammunition developed for, and issued with, the M-93 Spanish Mauser produced an average pressure of 50,370 CUP in those rifles.
Who is the author of small ring Mauser?
Mike Hudson writes about the benefits of small ring Mausers. Mauser: Small Ring, Big Controversy By Mike Hudson Mark Twain once observed that a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes and nowhere is that axiom more true than in the world of firearms, especially since the advent of the Internet.