Thread: New Mauser M18

Originally Posted by norsk

I would hazard that there are 100 blued guns sold in Norway to a single stainless one.

I supervise the annual hunting tests and see about 80 to 100 shooters an evening.

Interesting to note regional differences and preferences. Weather in Norway is at least as bad (likely a good bit worse) than here, yet blue is the order of the day there and stainless here. The much discussed half cock and other general mistrust of safety catches here is another good example.

Back to Mausers - I looked at a nice looking M12 in .308 the other day. It was second-hand but unfired and I liked the feel and fit of it. Did some research and was surprised to find it’s a push fit barrel. I know it’s a hunting rifle and wouldn’t get used much, plus .308 barrels last for ever, but the push fit thing put me off. I guess it’s back to looking for a Sako with special timber. I blame Shearer for this latest “need” as he has an immaculate and very beautiful 85 and he let me stroke it.