If you like the k98 you might want to look for an earlier ‘Karabiner 98a’ (or the Polish copy, the wz.29). They are the same length as the k98 but have better sights, nicer stock and flattened and checkered bolt handle (on the German model).
I no longer have any Mausers but I’m considering getting one of those Israeli Mausers in .308 .
I no longer have any Mausers but I’m considering getting one of those Israeli Mausers in .308 .