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    Mauser M18

    Morning all, I'm seriously considering buying an M18 in .308...I searched and read the results and seems they aren't raved about or hated, so can't be too bad correct?.

    This bang stick is 17" plus can, I think it would be a good wee bush rifle. Any other thoughts would be appreciated.

    Have a happy Friday.

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    No idea about the model...but 17" is a nice barrel length.
    "The generalist hunter and angler is a well-fed mofo" - Steven Rinella

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    I had one in 308 as a "loaner" and cause I like pissing about with rifles but it got sold on. Worked and shot fine, trigger was first class. If the stock dimensions fit you nicely and the price is right go for it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twodiffs View Post
    Morning all, I'm seriously considering buying an M18 in .308...I searched and read the results and seems they aren't raved about or hated, so can't be too bad correct?.

    This bang stick is 17" plus can, I think it would be a good wee bush rifle. Any other thoughts would be appreciated.

    Have a happy Friday.
    Ive got one in .223. Love the trigger, does everything its meant to do. The mag is a real bitch to load. Shoots VERY well.
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    As above. Great rifles. Accurate. Bit on the heavy side. Awesome trigger.
    308 mag will be sweet as to load. Only the 223 that sucks.

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    Cheers for the replies, I'm going in to look at it this avo.
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    I have one in .308 and I love it. In terms of value for money and performance for the dollar they are very hard to beat.

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    I have one in 308, mine still has the full length 22" barrel and is factory threaded at 15x1.

    I was looking at getting a Tikka so borrowed my sons and found they just don't fit me very well, picked up the Mauser and it just felt right. I bought mine new at a very good price as it had been sitting on the shelf for ages, it shoots well, feeds well and no issues with the magazine. Only downside is the mag is a little short if you want to seat your projectiles long.

    I also found mine prefers the Nosler Ballistic Tips in 165g rather than the 150's I tried first. So far haven't tried any other projectiles.
    Happy Jack.

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    This is the rifles list of features that sold it to me when I purchased mine.

    Factory threaded m15 x 1
    Cerakoted
    Blaser barrel
    Remington 700 LA scope mounting footprint
    Fully adjustable trigger
    Three position safety
    Five shot detachable magazine
    Cocking indicator
    60 degree bolt throw
    Enlarged bolt handle
    Variable length butt pads available for lop adjustment
    Factory ten shot mags available
    Butt trap for storing bore snake
    Sling studs
    Field strippable bolt - without tools
    Sling swivels
    Five shot 1 MOA guarantee
    10 year warranty
    Barry the hunter and blip like this.

 

 

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