Thread: .22lr Mauser 201

Originally Posted by PaulNZ

I wondered who picked up that rifle off Trademe - nice score. I've got a Voere 2000 - the same rifle before Mauser bought the rights off Voere and started making them themselves. I also found ejection was inconsistent, but largely solved it by tweaking the extractor claw inwards a bit.

I don't know if your Mauser would have been chambered with the same reamer as my Voere, but I've had best accuracy with SK (previously branded Lapua) HVHP when I want to use hunting ammunition, and RWS when I want to shoot target ammo. The RWS target ammo is better than the Lapua/SK equivalent in my gun. Suggest you might want to try them if you get a chance - neither are bad price wise if ordered online.

I believe Voere (of Germany, not Voere of Austria) developed and produced this rifle until getting into financial difficulties. This was when Mauser bought the rights and produced it as the Mauser 201, like yours. Kleinguenther was an American importer who brought in the Voere versions (not the Mauser's as far as I know), did some tweaking including pillar bedding, then sold them under the Kleinguenther name. Very, very highly regarded in the states - often rated above the Anschutz 54's (1710, 1422 etc) in terms of accuracy.

I've been reading the forums here for a while, but never got around to joining up - until I saw your rifle.

Welcome aboard!