Archaic
Member
As a devoted mauser guy who's collected, hunted with and restored them ever since I got my first one a 13, its not even a comparison. The quality and design of the mauser is superior to any of its peers.
BUT, everybodies comments about ammo cost are spot on, I generally have to buy my 6.5, 7x57, 8mm ammo in 20 round boxes from one of the 'big three' and I pay accordingly. If you want to shoot, and your not overly concerned about one minute groups - its hard to beat a Mosin. Just look it over and try to get a good barrel.
Happy shooting!
BUT, everybodies comments about ammo cost are spot on, I generally have to buy my 6.5, 7x57, 8mm ammo in 20 round boxes from one of the 'big three' and I pay accordingly. If you want to shoot, and your not overly concerned about one minute groups - its hard to beat a Mosin. Just look it over and try to get a good barrel.
Happy shooting!