Kurz Mauser and Small Bolt Actions

I had many requests from viewers who want to learn more about small bolt action rifles. In this video we do just that while comparing the Kurz Mauser, CZ 527, Kimber Adirondack, and the BSA Hunter. The regular size Mauser action on the table will make it easy to see what I mean by "small actions". Be sure to follow the links below for more USOG content and/or to support my channel. As always, thank you!
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[@burnsboysaresoldiers]

I was at the Holland & Holland boutique in Manhattan back probably seven years ago. They saw my love of what I was seeing and the salesmen started to pull out guns for me to check out. One was a short Mauser in .250-3000. It had .250-3000 beautifully scrolled across the receiver.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Brendon - Here is another 250 that would be hard to forget.www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/exceptional-savage-model-1920-bolt-action-rifle-b-255-c-a50408c8b3

[@scotthelderweirt1203]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns That is a beautiful Savage !!! I've never seen a 1920 in real life but they do look great. I guess they were not a big seller in Canada back when they were being produced. Our loss.

[@TheBowhunterinNB]

I love my CZ 527 in .223rem . Thanks for the great vid

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Best to you in NB!

[@boarzwid1002]

On a original Mauser sporting rifle they have their own dedicated serial numbers as well it’s well worth getting John Speeds book on the Mauser spotters . BTY that’s one sweet. 300 Mauser,

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for sharing your short action rifles. I'm sure the design opens a lot of options for custom sporters.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I think there is room in the market for more - we should be seeing some new short actions soon.

[@OldManMontgomery]

I have a CZ 527 in 7.62x39mm. I like it for using the Tula 154 grain bullet (oddly the same bore diameter and weight as the 7.62x54Rmm cartridge). Rather a low end .30 Winchester Center Fire. No other short cartridges so that's the only mini action I have.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Probably the best choice!

[@OldManMontgomery]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns So far, I am impressed with CZ's quality of craftsmanship in metal, wood and fitting it all together and their service. And I rather like the thought this is a rifle one can carry most of the day (and I'm older than I used to was) and still has adequate power for what I expect. Thank you for the reply and the vindication.

[@charlesmckinley29]

Thank you for the video! My complaint with the 350 Legend is their use of a proprietary case vs using the 5.56/.223 parent case. I have been very impressed with my friend’s 450 Bushmaster. I have shot it out to 300m.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Charles - I guess they could not get around the moded case - and I agree with you; at least it works in the mags though. I have a .450 for two years or so - have to get out and shoot it though. All the best.

[@davidkarlsson9036]

Yes please talk about the 350 legend! As usual... The best video on KZbin! All the best! // David Karlsson

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you - will do David

[@luchacefox259]

Now look, you made me want a BSA Micro Mauser I gotta turn off my notifications before I go broke lol. Interesting stuff as always, I am not a Mauser purist though and there are alot of cool shorter push feed bolt guns becoming popular as well. Still not as short as a #1 or a T/C though. I would love to see a video on some of the new titanium actions if you have anything to say about them. As an avid hunter I think your right that you will see more small petite format guns become popular as they are so much easier to handle in the field. I just hope that some of them have real walnut stocks with some hand checkering. Another great video as always.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Luchace Fox - I'll find out more about the titanium actions - I notice them too; and get some in here for filming. I caught the #1 and T/C wisdom : ) - so true. Cheers my friend.

[@thecryinglennyface166]

Thanks for another great video. I hope you have a great day. I have never shot cz 527 but all I hear about them is good things. Are there any noticeable negatives to the cz 527?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hey TCLF - thanks for writing - good question - made me think. There is no negative to the 527 - excellent in every way!

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

As always just wonderfully done video. I do have a question what dose USOG stand for????? I guessed United States original gangster. I’m probably wrong but hell it seems right. Lol 😂 oh and one other thing Ruger M77 MK2 223 All Weather

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Johnathen - : ) I should change to that. My producer came up with United States of Guns (all of the states worldwide) at the beginning of the channel, but Original Gangster has more style and spice. Thanks for sending.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

USOG and now I know

[@jasonsimone3523]

I believe the BSA Hunter was manufactured in 1954

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Jason!

[@redsky8509]

most interesting about the 350 Legend, would like to hear more.

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

Such neat rifles and the bluing on that BSA really shines. I think you are right that smaller action sizes are going to increase in popularity. This to me is due in no small part to the popularity of .223 Remington along with its negligible recoil. As a sidenote to your use of "British" instead of "Birmingham" I once thought the Browning Hi-Power I have was a 1911. What makes it even worse is that I had a 1911 next to it as well so I really had no excuse for being that far off. While just poking around the net I came across a pair of very interesting firearms for sale that I think you would enjoy reading about (the link is below). I really enjoyed how the first Model 70 wasn't given to a President or other person of note, or hidden away by Winchester, but instead was allowed to make its way to a random rifleman who would hunt with it for decades. In a sense just about any other way would not have been befitting of the Rifleman's Rifle. sportsmanslegacy.com/firearm/winchester-pre-64-model-70-serial-number-1-serial-number-2/

[@PlanetRibooted]

I do love the CZ mini-mausers!

[@aaronwilcox5673]

Your the kid with all the cool toys. These are super neat and a realm I don't know much about. All I know is that CZ makes a left handed 527 and being a lefty I should try to pick up a few if I can because they probably won't be around or affordable forever.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Good idea Aaron - one just never knows...and then they are gone; happened to me many times with different guns. You know : )

[@regsparkes6507]

What a shame that we can't get BSA rifles new, anymore. BSA are indeed the initials for Birmingham Small Arms,...and yes too those folks made many., many other fine steel products such as the revered motorcycles, metal working tools etcetera etcetera. I would love to one a BSA rifle today. As a side note, I am just now looking ( on-line ) at some Husqvarna single shot bolt action, .22 rifles, with a thought too buying one or two. Thank you for this video. Cheers.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Reg - thank you and the Husqvarna .22s are so fine - I have one in the studio right now - supposed to film when the lighting is ready. Cheers!

[@paulvenn4447]

Plenty of BSA's here in Australia :)

[@regsparkes6507]

@@paulvenn4447 are BSA rifles still being made /sold there? Regardless, that's great to hear that these rifles are out and about.

[@13lochie]

Thanks for another great video USOG that cz 527 was what I had my eyes on as my first rifle until you showed off that Heym SR30. Still saving up unfortunately can't seem stop myself buying a newer fancier air rifle everytime I get some dough together. Anyway you may find this video interesting, kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioqbnJihrJ1qprs. It just came to mind the because its a rifle produced by the first venture of the bloke who started kimber. Although I imagine there's a high chance you'll know all about this already. Anyway cheers again for the excellent infotainment channel and have a good crissy and new years mate, all the best.

[@Anon.Emouse]

I presume the small action Sako's will be in the next installment

[@ernestshipman411]

My CZ 527 in 22 Hornet has been my go to varmint gun for pest on my farm. Easy to shoot, quiet report, and boringly accurate. SOLID build quality and workmanship. Just wish CZ offered rings slightly lower in height. Thanks again for a very informative video.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Ernest - Those are so well made and accurate - just as you wrote - I also noticed the ring height - try Warne for an alternative. Cheers.

[@mooseman684]

I am trying to Identify a Mauser action that is very short..Overall length is 7 inches and the opening for the ammo is 1.5 Inches. Any clue as to where I can find info ? Thanks.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Please send a pic to [e-mail] I'll get back to you

[@c5back9]

Love this channel! I get to enjoy hundreds of classics without the typical cost of entry. And very sensible and factual commentary too. What could be better?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you! I truly appreciate you being here. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@MrSven3000]

kimber just might be the best rifle manufacturer in the world as of now.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

They are gems - to handle and own - as you know. Remarkably well made.

[@airbornesoldieramerica7125]

Main reason on why Winchester came out with this new 350 Legend caliber is for these mid west states like Ohio, Michigan, Indiana etc.... that was only shotgun or muzzle loader for deer hunting. Now the past 3 to 5 years now, these hunting sections of these states has now pass new laws and now allowed deer hunters to use 357 mag, 41 mag, 44 mag, 350 legend, 450 Bushmaster, 460 S&W, 500 S&W, 375 Win, 444 Marlin, 45-70, think I named them all. If I did not name them all I am sure someone will correct me on it. They made these laws all have to be straight wall cartridges.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks and I have a Legend arriving soon - I like the idea of the cartridge - even if a main purpose was to capture a good part of the straight wall states market. I'll know more after I have a chance to shoot the rifle a bit.

[@airbornesoldieramerica7125]

@Alice de Janze WOW, thanks for responding to me. I don't think I ever talked to anyone in New Zealand before. Just looked up your country and hunting in it. Very interesting.

[@CREvothegreater]

i got 2 527's....great rifles....

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Awesome

[@jonhill4580]

Big fan of this channel and my cz 527 in ,223 as you know it has a 1 in 12 twist so shoots cheap mil. ball very well my hand loads are 50gn. vmax with varget or h335.it is my only rifle w/set trigger.

[@denverwynn4]

I love your videos. Keep up the good work. You do a great job.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Mike, Are the Kimber mounts made by Talley? Sounds like you described the Talley Lightweight rings like I to use. I chuckled when you mentioned the inserts. I've got a Kahles that has a 26mm tube; it's an incredible scope but finding rings for it... Arghhh! My solution has been 30mm rings with inserts for 26mm. As always, I enjoyed your video. Have a great weekend and Holiday. PS - I just picked up a Miroku Winchester 52B. Can't wait to take it to the range after Christmas and New Years. Take care.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Paul! Yes those are Talleys and you're right on with the those 26mm tube frustrations. On the new rifle : you're so lucky! The Miroku 52B is such a perfect rifle - just perfect. Well done! Have a fantastic Christmas and all the best for the New Year!

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649]

My son is in the process of buying a BSA Hunter in 222, dating from the 1950s, I think.Hardly been fired, with a delightful snabel at the end of the stock.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That's the ticket Rupert - these are so fantastic. I took mine out and shot easy 5 shot groups of 1/2" - and just about no one knows they exist. BSA should make them again.

[@dennisschaaf8813]

Glue Mike, glue.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Dennis : )

[@flintrichards945]

I like the mini action rifles I have the CZ 527 in .22 hornet it is a wonderful little rifle. That BSA looks very interesting I would love one in.222 Rem.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Craig - I go back and forth but like the BSA best - so well made.

[@johnwayne7476]

I always assumed the turn of the century firearms makers found themselves in uncharted waters concerning the use of Nitro vs black powder. They certainly knew the new stuff could blow a typical wire twist barrel to tatters. So they figured better safe than sorry. Edison blew half his engineering building away trying to produce a combustion engine that ran on this new hi powered propellent. Even Kerosene was viewed as a potentially dangerous fuel . The byproduct of its refinery was pumped directly into the Great Lakes for it was so violent nothing could control a wast product as volatile as Gasoline. Then another thing caught the eye of a savy. Chemical engineer in Bell , just up river from Nitro . The river refused to freeze where the run off of the brine plant drained. He collected some of this trash run off and boom 💥Antifreeze was discovered! Ureaka ! .

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Amazing - I had no idea : )

[@mikemoore9757]

Your BSA rifle may possibly have come from Herters back in the old days. They had some rifles that were made by BSA. One was the J9 and the other was the U9. I do have a question for you about Mauser actions. Do you have or have you ever seen a Brevex Mauser action. I read some where that is the only Mauser action that will accept the very large cases like the .505 Gibbs. Just wondered if you know anything about them. Thanks for another good video sir!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Mike - I had a couple of the Brevex - made in France from memory - fine actions; excellent steel and long enough for just about anything. I think there were 505s made on Mauser 98s - they just open the action up to accommodate the big round. Some people don't like that but as you know, Mausers lock at the front so the reast of the action just holds th bolt etc... I guess if you can find a Brevex it is worth it for the extra room. As for the BSA - this one is a BSA - but you are correct - Herters did market some of them. Thanks for watching and for your note!

[@patrickslevin6424]

Thanks for including the CZ 527. I have one in 7.62X39 and just love it.... it's cheaper to shoot than any other center fire except for my .22 Hornet.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

They really are tops and never seem to wear out.

[@commonconservative7551]

The Kimber ejects consistently ? Or do you have to jiggle it and tilt it? The scope really hangs down.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Good question. I sort of tilt most bolt actions to the right and down - out of habit so I'm not sure if cases would drop down into the mag. I'll check it out and report back.

[@ShiftyBigmac]

I have the CZ 527 and the Zastava M85, and the m85 is the cutest action ever made I think

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi George - you may well be right - delightful little actions; and such fine rifles/carbines.

[@frufru0071]

Wow, thanks for sharing this with us! Always enjoy your videos! Birmingham Small Arms...rather reminds me of the several different acronyms for 'MG bgt' that I’ve been told, (I’ve got the same car that I’ve had since I was in High School even though I can no longer drive it). So, I’m ashamed that I haven’t found a new caregiver for my ‘67 MG bgt since my accident, but the right person will come along. If we, (in Canada), end up losing our semiautomatic rifles, I’ll have to get an Anschütz Fortner or an Izhmash 7-2/7-3/7-4-all models of which aren’t easily found. That’ll be the time to sell the old car...and it’s no longer in pristine condition. Oh...it’s a stressful time to be a Canadian firearms owner!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Great car! What color is it? I read that Ottawa plans to do something but it will take a couple of years. I wonder if those semis can be purchased by Americans. If you do get a Fortner - I think you'll like it a lot - not that I have one - but I've tried them - so special and accurate.

[@frufru0071]

USOG Merry/Happy Christmas/Holidays, & Season’s Greetings, Mike. My car is in its original British Racing Green, after I had it first 'restored'. The body had the original green + white + (Honda) red all stripped off before the respray & the engine was rebuilt-then painted as per factory specs, (boring red, but I wanted to go back to its original state). It was the last year of the all metal dashboard, & has electric overdrive in gears #3 & 4. I had tons of fun in that car, & thought it would be the death of me considering the lack of safety features available in 1967. It was during my job on ski patrol that I had my neck-breaking tumble...and I’m grateful that it happened to me instead of a little kid. Sorry for the long reply!

[@michaelbrooker1433]

I like that BSA! The CZ might be better if it didn't have the extended magazine, easier to carry. RIA sells, or sold, a bolt action that is chambered in their .22TCM round, a .223 Kurtz if you will. It takes RIA's 1911 style double stack magazines from their pistol.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I'll have to look that rifle up - thanks for mentioning Michael.

[@charlesmckinley29]

If you find a Rock Island Armory rifle make sure it is one of the newer ones. The first run had horrible barrels. A lot of them were converted to 9mm. I wish Rock Island would get SAAMI specs for the 22 TCM it is a mice cartridge but limited to Armscorp or making your own brass from 5.56.

[@robertspath6928]

The Kimber is expensive but astonishingly accurate while being light and handy in the thick woods and high peaks. In 6.5 Creedmoor, it is a suitable substitute for the 6.5 Swedish carbine that I hunted with for years. (worth every penny)

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I agree Robert. Amazing rifle.

[@robertspath6928]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I really appreciate your videos. Thanks for the great content!

[@MFitz717]

Just got a Ruger m77/22 in 22 mag. I’m interested to see how it does for small game. It has a nice leupold 4x. I would like to get a small caliber rifle. Maybe 300 savage or something newer. I’d also like to get a interarms mk x at some point. I have a custom Mauser with set triggers in 220 swift with a 10x unertl and a bull barrel. The chamber isn’t quite cut right and it likes neck sized brass. Great video as always

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

You've got some fine guns there. You'll like the Mark X - another fine rifle at a decent price.

[@MFitz717]

USOG I tend to like unusual/uncommon fire arms recently at least. I’ll keep looking, gun shows tend to slow down here in Pennsylvania with the end of rifle season and Christmas/New Years and the State Farm show

[@randollamere2981]

What about the rugar 77 in 22 hornet and the 22 magnum I owned a sako mine action in 222 mag this was a great gun I gave to my sister many years ago

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Those are excellent! I couldn't fit them all on the table.