8 Mauser Rifle Tips and Tricks

[@easttexan2933]

# 9 mauser rifle tip.....the hole in the butt stock is used to disassemble the bolt.

[@MilsurpWorld]

Yeah, I didn't mention that in the video because not all Mauser have those.

[@abraham8310]

Not all Mausers are cock on open.

[@Kriegmann45]

@@abraham8310 german mausers do so whatever

[@yareyare_dechi]

probs the only tip specific to the mauser in the entire video

[@boywhohasl1vedhascometodie469]

@@Kriegmann45 I'm pretty sure it's a prime on open

[@MajorArtillary]

6:17 when you ejected the 3rd round, I don't know what it hit but it made me jump. Sounding like the rifle fired for a moment

[@MilsurpWorld]

The ejected rounds landed on the metal table that the camera tripod was on.

[@X-11]

lol that sounded like a 22 firing. if the rifle actually fired would have sounded like a canon.

[@MajorArtillary]

Comm Hetman I only fire with ear protection on so it still would have sounded about the same

[@X-11]

Ah, when i first fired my mauser i didnt wear protection...

[@thegamer411100]

He is just slam firing them nonchalantly

[@falseprofit4u]

The thing about safety in upright position is it also blocks the line of sight to alert or remind the operator.

[@RabbitusMaximus]

It is perhaps the best thought out bolt rifle ever....

[@taurushipointenthusiast1306]

Only Thought Out Bolt Action Ever.

[@SuperMehow1]

I still prefer the Enfield as a battle rifle. Double the ammo capacity and much quicker to fire

[@Mister_Fancypants]

@@SuperMehow1 yes but longer reload time. Unless we are talking magazines.

[@Anmatgreen]

@@Mister_Fancypants Technically a magazine for a rifle can be longer. You have to waste extra time putting the empty magazine back into the pouch, which is usually harder than taking one out.

[@prestonsamson3674]

Hermann Fegelein Fegelein! Fegelein! Fegelein! No seriously magazines in times like these were expensive, weighed to much, and had taken up more room than stripper clips, en blocks etc so that’s why they used clips not mags.

[@genegarren833]

Some great techniques. In fact some manuals say that trying to chamber a 6th round by not using your method can lead to extractor damage. Reason is that trying to force a round into the chamber prior to the extractor engaging the round is forcing the extractor to be put under undo pressure. FHowever your technique allows the extractor to engage the round prior to entering the chamber. Great stuff.

[@stuie334]

Gene Garren yes very true. I have a very tight magazine spring and it’s tough to put 5 there let alone 6.

[@HDSME]

Never had a problem I had 6 mausers

[@CZ49]

Do same technique with Model 70 Win., CZ 550, SAKO 85, All these and practically all bolt actions can override a full magazine.

[@PedroLoyola]

Fantastic. All I need now is to get me a Mauser. (cries)

[@MilsurpWorld]

They are out there for the taking. Set your mind to it and it will happen.

[@PedroLoyola]

Heheh maybe in the US, a heaven for those who enjoy firearms, like us Here in Brazil it's close to impossible. Not exactly because of the rarity of KAR 98s, but due to the insane firearms restrictions. Handguns here go for 3-4x times the price paid in the US, and it takes a hell lot of patience to go through the paperwork. That's for home defense only, to attend a range and competitions (be in the shooting sport) it's added patience / paperwork. Plus insanely high ammo price, lowest possible for a .380 trainer round (ONE lead round) is 0,70 dollar, for example... I can't imagine the price for a .308 (thinking that someday I could get those israeli-converted K98s) Someday I'm gonna endure the out-of-this-world challenge of IMPORTING firearms (since here you can find only some handguns and 1 - 3 carbine models). Costs start at 2000 dollars (taxes and handling, only allowed for companies and not physical persons); so it's better to save up import 3 - 4 firearms at the same time, to "spread" the costs. A K98 will definately be on the list! Anyway, sry for all the crying, lol, congrats on your videos! Really Awesome!

[@MilsurpWorld]

I just made a video about an Israeli K98k you might like. Sorry it's so rough there. Maybe one day you might want to move to the US and you will love the gun laws here.

[@panzerdragon1121]

PedroLoyola 98 variants can be 200-500 USD so you have no excuse.

[@PedroLoyola]

heheh 500 USD is what a cheap, low-quality, generic .22LR riflecosts here in Brasil ( CBC 8022 model). The thing is that for me to import that 500 USD KAR98, I'd have to shell out additional 1500 - 2000 USD. Customs agents charge those 1500 - 2000 USD per import; you can bring up to 4 firearms per process. It's worth it, if you save the money... at least given our circumstances

[@wayneparker9331]

Excellent video. I have a sporterized Mauser I use for deer and other big game hunting. All of the tricks you demonstrated I learned as well, plus one more. A South African buddy of mine taught me that professional hunters there will load five rounds but push down on those rounds while pushing the bolt forward. This causes the bolt face/claw to pass over the top round in the magazine, which avoids chambering that round. Once the bolt face is beyond the mid point of the top cartridge, you can then pull the trigger, push the bolt fully forward and close the bolt on an empty chamber with the gun decocked. A very safe way to carry your rifle while on a hunt but still gives one the ability to cycle a round into the chamber when needed.

[@Ed-ig7fj]

I was planning to try this if I needed a Mauser as an "almost" loaded and locked gun. Oh, dad always said "load and lock," as this hearkened back to his training days in WW-2; I think they used the Springfield '03. With the adoption of newfangled semi-autos, this became reversed as you had to lock the action open before inserting a magazine or clip. Watch Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino carefully holding the bolt handle of his M-1, so it won't flatten his thumb. --Old Guy

[@Lt5K1TZ]

I literally just bought a Mauser 98k yesterday and found this video on accident. I knew about the trick about de-cocking the bolt by holding the trigger, but had no idea the safety had three positions or that you could load an extra sixth round with that little trick. Good on you for the tips and tricks my friend.

[@OliverKlozoff69420]

I am a very recent Mauser fanatic and just would like to say thanks for cramming so many tips into a compact video.

[@devonblaine]

Same

[@atrocitusofryutt8410]

the tip about the clips dropping free is great until you realize all the surplus is gone and clips are $2 a piece now, dont wanna lose that in the grass just to use them the way it was designed

[@MilsurpWorld]

If you're shooting $20 or $50 or $100 worth of ammo at the range what's another $2?

[@alexanderbarrera9140]

Its more of a combat tip! If your in the range just load it by hand. 5 bullets aint much labor

[@paulramsey5695]

For some reason my yugo m48 wont do that i actually bent the crap out of one trying to get it to pop out idk if they just weren't designed to to that

[@nathanpleli5780]

Another tip you might not know. Have you ever wondered what the groove on the back right side of the striker extension/cocking piece? You can hook the rim of a spent case or round in that groove and pull to re-cock the striker if you don't want to lift the bolt handle. Also handy if you have a misfire (don't slip!) or accidentally drop the striker on the bolt when its out of the rifle.

[@jeffnelson1672]

Pretty stiff spring to pull back with a spent case! Be careful!

[@nathanpleli5780]

@@jeffnelson1672 Try it, you'll be surprised. Once you get the angle right, its not as hard as you think, the case will hold. Just make sure your hands and case are dry and clean of oil.

[@zachpermar4621]

I just bought a 1908 Brazilian Mouser. I’m trying to educate myself as much as possible before I pick it up from the store once the background checks clear. This was very helpful especially as I couldn’t figure out what the 3 positions were for the safety and what each position did. Thanks for this.

[@christophercomptonmr.nissa3763]

Thank You for your educated info which I'll watch many many times..I like your information that is truly beneficial...Approved Young Man Thank You..Getting My Mauser K98 this week which I'm appreciative for your video! Keep up the positive intelligent videos!

[@fimmt684]

For some reason I find the bolt motion extremely satisfying, always wanted to know how it feels to do it. Additionally I just love the complete concept and design of this rifle, it’s just a unique piece.

[@Alex425trejo]

I was like that too but know that's all I shoot bolt action and pump

[@DIYtryer]

Right! Like the sounds it makes are so amazing!

[@claudiodominguez.]

It's that mesmerizing sound of smoothness that's hipnotic. A masterpiece of engineering greatness with tolerances so right that it creates good vibes literally. I think the Beach Boys wrote a song about it.

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

The Mauser bolt-action is "the" classic bolt-action rifle design of the last 130-years. No one has managed to improve upon it which is why virtually every maker of bolt-action rifles today, whether for hunting, recreational or tactical use, uses their tried-and-true design. It simply works....

[@blueduck9409]

A good authentic Mauser has the smoothest bolt action, the only other that compares is the bolt action on the Krag Jorgensen rifle.

[@hbaltosax]

I've recently acquired a Czech Mauser Vz-24 in awesome condition. Haven't taken her to the range yet but I already know she's going to be a good shooter. Absolutely amazing action smoother than any other bolt I've ever handled. Cant best a good old mauser

[@Wooley689]

I've owned a Mauser for years and never knew half of this, well, more like 95% of this.

[@reggierico]

Just acquired my 3rd K98, a 1939 Sauer model. It is perfect! I also own an Argentine Mauser, 2 Yugoslavian Mausers, and a Swedish Mauser. All great tributes to one of the best designed rifle families ever. Would love to acquire a Persian Mauser next. They've gone up quite a bit.

[@marcush4741]

Please note, the "finger over the bolt" technique for retrieving brass is NOT safe if you're firing multiple rounds. The receiver WILL heat up eventually, and you risk grabbing an extremely hot surface. For a couple rounds or slow firing, it's cool. But make sure you're not going to fry your hand.

[@rockkid1412]

What about catching it with gloves?

[@rockkid1412]

Lol.

[@rockkid1412]

Nope, try again.

[@Chantheman007]

I'm glad I read your comment. my ass probably would have burned myself

[@MrJaeger88]

Anybody that soft worrying about burns will have died of shock from the recoil of the first round

[@RamblerTurbo]

Another tip. If you do push a round into the chamber and can't get the extractor over the rim by closing the bolt, press the tail of the extractor toward the bolt body. It'll move the the extractor claw away from the rim and allow it to slip over.

[@AnalogWolf]

I didn't know that trick about pulling the trigger while the bolt was back in order to safely decock it. Thanks! It will serve me nicely on my Czech Vz24 Mauser rifle.

[@Wallyonpattayabeach]

Really interesting. It immerses me in thinking about the Boers' use of the weapon during the ABW. The 6th round is especially interesting given the sheer force of numbers they were up against.

[@ThatsThing1]

I've had my K98k for about 5 years, I genuinely did not know about the open bolt/ trigger hold decocking method. Thank you so much my guy 👍

[@garchamp9844]

Crack. Heroine. Mausers. Equally addictive.

[@epickett63]

Well, I've only recently tried the 3rd one. I'll have to take your word on the other two, but I *would* like to find another Mauser...

[@hermanman8235]

And one more thing....AK.47 Soviet model

[@gjsilvano]

I always wanted a genuine K98 Mauser, to go with my 1943 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1 Garand, I just love WW2 military weapons. But I was never able to locate one in original condition, except for two very nice ones, but priced beyond my budget. So I ended up buying a new/old stock Mitchell Mauser with all of the items that were issued with the rifle, about 14 years ago. After removing all of the cosmoline ( and there was a lot of it ) I took it to the range and it's a beauty, and very accurate. They're dried up now, but I hope to acquire a real German Mauser, although the Yugoslavian Mauser's were built on German equipment there are numerous differences. Thank you for a excellent video and sharing it, very informative.

[@gunterxvoices4101]

If at all possible, go for a Czech Mauser. There were quite a few produced at Brno. As the Czechs making the best of everything, the Mauser was no close exception;)

[@p47rr]

Great idea on how to unload. Have a custom target Mauser in 25/06. (Heavy barrel.) Prior owner worked at a gun store and wanted something different. Ordered from Federal barrel company. The plate won’t drop out of the bottom to unload. I would have to inlet the stock some more. But after watching this video I’m going to leave it alone. Gun was built in early seventies. Ordered a one pieces scope rail from EGW. (No holes drilled.) Have a friend who is a gunsmith drill the holes so it would align up with the holes that were there from the two piece mount. Installed Timney trigger. Now shooting case bullets to save the throat. Tack driver.

[@wolfsden3812]

Such an awesome go to video....when you forget this or forget that....this is my main video for K 98 review....thanks again for this

[@wolfsden3812]

Just can't tell you how much I enjoy this video just wish I could have fulfilled my re enacting dream just didn't happen du to covid

[@samiam619]

Do a Rifle Tips and Tricks on the 91/30 Mosin Nagant! Sorry, I forgot that there ARE no tips and tricks… Just getting the bolt to open with out the aid of a 2x4 might be one trick!

[@jamesregan2181]

Thanks. I ordered a Russian captured Mauser Kar 98k (1938) online in 2005 with my C&R license. It’s value has increased significantly due to lack of availability. But for me, I just enjoy having a piece of history that has ...”been there, done that”.

[@bigmikeh5827]

Been a collector for several decades and have to admit you’ve enlightened me to a few things. Btw. Very nice vintage wood and iron. A change from plastic and aluminum.

[@VicMetEenK]

The uncocking without actually firing it is nice, I tried it out on my mare's leg and it worked on that too.

[@massaweed420]

There are some damn good tips in this video. Well done. A few of them I've learned myself, especially the last one with how to carry it (you learn pretty quick how to best carry a Mauser 98 when hunting and hiking for miles with these rifles)

[@paulhare662]

Stuck inside during the virus shut down, April,9 2020. Thank you, a pleasure to watch. I'm going to get out my Spanish FR 8 and play with it now.

[@CarolusR3x]

Not sure if it was a design feature, but if you want extra grip space when the ring and barrels a bit hot, you can tighten down the sling so its flush along the side of the rifle. More space to hold onto and less chance of burning your fingers on the metal.

[@azrls43185]

Great video. I didn't know the quick unload trick. That's a goodie. I've found that pulling the bolt back very slow allows a nice light ejection at the bench. If you don't already I'd encourage you and anyone interested to try a CMP "as issued" match at your local range. I shoot one with a Yugo 24/47. Great fun. Thanks for sharing!

[@appllwithmemes]

The tip to preventing ejection is huge to people like me with an airsoft kar98. Massive tip that allows simple field use (so you don't have to buy tons of expensive casings)

[@blueduck9409]

Ive always appreciated the thumb groove in the Mauser rifles. The Mauser really is a great rifle.

[@mauserk98bnz44]

Learned a few more things thanks. I have 15 Mausers 12 German 2 Czech and 1 Yugo. Just subscribed also.

[@MilsurpWorld]

Thank you, sounds like a nice collection.

[@Psychopomp29]

This should be shown in every 6th grade class ever

[@MrCHdz10]

Pretty sure it was at one point in time in Germany.

[@MR.Amberry]

@@MrCHdz10yeah but pretty sure it was with an actual kar98 :P If they wanted to learn more they could also join the ahem…”Boy scouts”.

[@FoosFrenzy]

Naw, they have to learn about sexuality and pronouns lol

[@Bootz530]

⁠​⁠@@FoosFrenzyyou also learned about pronouns in school. You actually used one in your sentence. And as to sexuality that’s just a flat out lie. Teachers simply do not have time to deal with all that, especially in elementary school where one teacher juggles 3-5 different subjects. Please educate yourself for the sake of your children and the children of others.

[@formam1022]

I always loved how the extractor does not move with the bolt (twists), makes extraction more reliable just a tiny bit.

[@woofbark4475]

Some great advice there...i always leave my bolt open with the round in feed... it's quite a tight action so it doesn't slowly work it's way open allowing the round to drop out. Safer than the safety!! Great video. Its not advised but if you find that centre of balance you can learn to walk hands free on smooth terrain with the rifle on your shoulder. I've done it for short periods of time and is possible.

[@coolbeans1701]

Awesome video. I just purchased one and have been learning all about it and this is the best video by far.

[@eaterofpoptarts]

I didn't hear a single word you said in the video, I was too busy drooling over your Mauser. Great vid!

[@freddyfagerstrm8561]

im glad you took with the gewher 98, and showed how it was held one handed, the way you held it was standard german doctrine till the mausers series were not the standard, but if im not mistaking its still thaught

[@maxgraham91295]

do you know why that is? I havent found any answers myself

[@leesherman100]

The Mauser boys burned the midnite oil on this design.

[@MilsurpWorld]

They really did. It is said that Wilhelm Mauser worked himself to death.

[@magentuspriest]

@@MilsurpWorld Well he created some beautiful rifles, that's for sure. I'd love to get my hands on one someday.

[@hermanman8235]

Didn't surprise me much.tiger 1 tank shows the German really beat themselves up to produce a war winner.talking about putting an AA gun on a tank with enormously complicated/sophisticated track system

[@michaelbenjmitchell1]

@@magentuspriest Wilhelm completely supplied the Turkish Military with Mauser rifles for decades dating back to the 1890's.

[@petemoore8923]

I cringed at 3:37. I thought the rifle was loaded and was gonna fire. Cool video.

[@joejacoby2464]

Thanks for taking the time to make this and share. Sitting here taking a break from reloading some 200gr HPBT ammo to replicate the old s.S ball ammo that my 98k prefers... tip on safety straight up was either new to me or I'd forgotten.

[@michaelw.urbansr.8617]

hell of a good video! Very informative! I never knew that there were so many ways to use the gun in a safe way to decock,fully load and make the gun safe as you showed here! This is one ill save! LOLL I have a VZ24 Czech Mauser that my grandfather brought back after he fought threw North Afirca and Italy! He went into France and then Germany as well and captured a true German K98K that my uncle got! But i liked the VZ24 much more ! Now i have had the gun for quite a few years now but have never had the chance to shoot it. I had a gunsmith look at it and he said he cant really tell what caliber it is? He had an 8mm russian round that looked "close" he said but he wouldnt try it. Other then pouring molten metal into the chamber i cant figure out any other way to find out what the rifle is chambered in for sure. Due to where my Pop's took it off the soulder it could be one of several chamberings..... I feel its an 8mm Mauser but CZ or VZ as they were known during WWII and before did produce a number of other chamberings for other countries in the middle east, and even asia. I have never had the pleasure of shooting my VZ24 and wish i could. As they are worth as much as the kind of German Mausers you may have i feel i gotta shoot it?!?!?! LOL i just wish there was an easier way to figure out its chambering? Im not talented enough to plug it and pour molting metal into the chamber to pull out after it cools ...... hehe so i fear ill never get the chance to shoot it? Great video bro!

[@metgath]

thank you for this video. I have a CZ 98/22 that I am soon going to take shooting and this is full of all sorts of information that I find interesting and helpful .I also recently got a set of snap caps with a strip clip so I could practice loading and emptying with fake rounds. I'm now glad I got the ones with a strip.

[@JoanieKennedy]

My Springfield Trapdoor has been my favorite rifle, but I am really starting to love my Spanish mauser 7mm. It's a tough call.

[@michaelbenjmitchell1]

Get a 1903A3 Springfield girl. LOL

[@JoanieKennedy]

@@michaelbenjmitchell1 I would actually love to own one.🖤💚🖤

[@michaelbenjmitchell1]

@@JoanieKennedy just need to know where to look alot of gun stores have rack space for surplus guns and sporterized Surplus guns. I lucked into a cheap sporterized M1903A3 where it was in a Monte Carlo stock and has a Williams sight base but still retained the original sights. Just need to remove the aftermarket sight and I can get it fully restored into a GI stock.

[@JoanieKennedy]

@@michaelbenjmitchell1 wow that's awesome 🥰. We got one Army surpluse locally. But I figure pawn shops would have them too. That is great that you found one.

[@audreycavazos3933]

Very well done especially for a reenactor. Most well seasoned hunters or collectors of the K98k do not know the things you mentioned. Good for you

[@KernriverMerle]

Fantastic video. I never fired K98k, but I fired Yugoslavian M-48 rifle which is pretty much almost the same exact rifle. It's very accurate and it has a good kick. Great tips.

[@zachsplep]

Your trick at 3:12 is also useful for hiding your location as a sniper. There is no evidence of a spent cartridge near your shooting area! Thanks for your great tips!

[@milboltnut]

unloading with safety straight up good idea

[@kurtwk]

COOL ! Like you , I managed to figure out ALL these tricks through re-enacting for many years. A lot of it came naturally rather than research or advice...especially carrying the rifle in the middle, it just intuitively makes sense.

[@wolfsden3812]

I can't thank you enough for this video....because of you I loaded my mauser for the first time.....thanks

[@brianh2159]

I just bartered some services for a k98 made in 42. Very nice rifle. Thanks for your info.

[@TheDerwisch77]

What was funny for me after watching your video was realizing that I did not think of your tip about uncocking the K98k without dry-firing it. I'm pretty sure I'm not a dumb guy, else I would be unable to do my job, I really had a close look at the rifle's action and understood what this little square under the action had to do with the cocked bolt. And what it meant that it would cock on open...and while I really hate dry-firing a gun, it did not occure to me how easy a solution there was. Thank you!

[@MilsurpWorld]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@endutubecensorship]

This is a well done video. Knew a few of these techniques but added the "6th round" and "brass saver" Thank you

[@Jonsson474]

When unloading, you should hold your left hand open around the receiver so that the cartridges are caught by your fingers and fall into the hand.

[@hallgeirgulljord5237]

Good video. Here's one more tip: You can cock the bolt without opening it if you put the rim of a cartridge in the notch on the cocking piece and pull back.

[@Virihaure]

I liked the trick how to feed the +1 cartridge. I always put the +1 in to the chamber and press the one in the mag down. I will try this at my M03 on the next hunt, I think that's the proper way of loading the +1.

[@wolfsden3812]

No doubt one of the best k98 videos out there.....watch it learn it....

[@wolfsden3812]

Are you up for a question?

[@KalliMo]

I am a German Master Craftsman Gunsmith (live now in canada), I know all what you showed here, but I enjoyed your video: Great Tipps. By the way - I love the 98 Action. We calculated all of this action in my apprenticeship and later in my master craftsman school. An outstanding ingenious design. Only a small exercise - What is the form of the collar at the firing pin good for? Little hint - can save lives :-)

[@MilsurpWorld]

Is it to prevent firing pin protrusion until the bolt is fully in battery?

[@KalliMo]

​@@MilsurpWorld The candidate gets 100 points (how we say in Germany), laughing. Absolute right - thump up. The counter form is inside the bolt. Only when the bolt is fully in battery, the firing pin can hit the primer. Nothing at the 98er is made without any reason. We build a lot of hunting rifles, made in 1908 DWM 98´s at my apprenticeship in the mid of the 80´s. We kept only the action and the mag, trigger housing parts. This trigger guard area, we give a nice Coke-Bottle form, put the "german" (two trigger) , the “French” (one trigger, must press forward to activate) needle trigger or the new-in-German-market Timney trigger in. New barrel in, most common was 30-06, 7x64, 9.2x62. Soldert iron sights on, put mountings like “Suhler Einhakmontage” (holly expensive) or side-swing mountings (don’t ask me for the right English word) on the gun. Blued all in high-gloss bluewing - the blue-black hot bluewing and of course a new walnut stock. We guaranteed three rounds at 100m (109.3 yards) in a 1 DM coin (23.5mm= 0,925”) Every week, we sold one of these rifles.

[@kavehoskoui8292]

It is one of the easiest rifles to carry! I have a 1938 one and what a beast of rifle! Thanks for the tips!

[@R41D]

just got my first Mauser, this video was informative and helpful. thanks for making it.

[@0bled121]

Loading a kar98k with strip rounds is the most satisfying thing I’ve ever seen

[@jmfa57]

Nice video, delighted to see younger folks interested in older rifles. Mausers are my FAVORITE. However, if an old guy might offer some unsolicited advice to a younger man, let me say a few things. If you have a "dud" round, it's advisable to keep the weapon pointed downrange for at least 30 to 60 seconds after a misfire before lifting that bolt handle, just in case you have a misfire with old surplus ammo (I've had quite a few WWII era .303 British rounds go "click" and then "bang." Enjoy your Mausers!

[@neilaronson4078]

its called a hangfire

[@ronburling983]

2 of these tips actually related to my Model 1871 Mauser!

[@Krompierre.]

I'm not a gun nut but damn do guns with wooden furniture still look damn fine. I "grew" up with K98 in dads hands and those two very very oftern got our fridge full and kept the chickens safe from wild dogs. 20 years later it's still a gun I want to own one day tho' I'd be more than happy with any old rifle with wooden furniture.

[@TheGearhead222]

Great video! You might also want to mention that this rifle loads and unloads upside down. The best bolt action design in the world, IMHO, and I have a variety of C&R European bolt actions:)-John in Texas

[@emmettlodge5516]

Great video. I just inherited a Swedish M1896 (circa 1917) and knew zero about mausers. Your video brought me up to speed fast! Can't wait to fire it.

[@MilsurpWorld]

Nice, I love Swedish rifles. The trick in this video about closing the bolt while decocking it is a little different with pre-98 Mausers like the Swede.

[@emmettlodge5516]

I noticed that after I tried the trick and it didn't work!

[@MilsurpWorld]

Emmett Lodge I show how to do it around 2:00 into this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWYiZJ7q8tlfrM

[@emmettlodge5516]

North Florida Gun Guy Ah HA! I feel silly for not being able to figure that out. Thanks!

[@JohnnyBallou]

Know ur Mauser, & u'll love it even more! Good tips! (The middle-carry shown at end should be with SAFETY ON, as a branch or something could hook the trigger!)

[@EctopicElm00707]

This happened to me for real with a 7.62mm Bren gun conversion during a Territorial Army (now Army Reserve) exercise in the 1980s - luckily I only had blanks. The safety was very weak and a misplaced bush managed to both knock off the safety and pull the trigger! Luckily the only thing hurt was my pride, not any members of my section.

[@ricklane1693]

SWEET ! thanks, all good things that I did not know about my 1908 Berlin issue.

[@Eiflerisch]

Great Tips & Tricks Video! Greetings from Germany! Vielen herzlichen Dank!

[@sierranevada806]

6:13 I thought the rounds started going off XD

[@beefbigshot8789]

Just bought a Kar98k, this was super helpful. Thanks!

[@nashhertlein9428]

Great video. I found a lot of these tricks very helpful thank you

[@kite7214]

Thanks a lot for that GREAT video on the Mauser. It was very informative and will help me fire my new 1944 live K98k with proficiency.

[@Back4Fungame]

This gun is so well balanced on so many levels, great, sturdy repeating system

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

@ Back4Fungame: It is well-balanced and well-thought-out, which is why so many modern manufacturers of bolt-action rifles refer back to this timeless design - Remington, Winchester, Savage, Sako/Tikka, and Ruger, to name a few.... the Mauser was so good, that the U.S. copied the design - albeit with some mods and improvements - in the Springfield M1903.

[@proverbs9103]

Thanks brother those were really good tips I just got a Mauser my first one yesterday so I'm learning all about it thanks for the tip

[@MrJackpar3615]

Thank you for a very nice video about the mauser I know my rifle much better now than before and it's all about safety I will share this video to all my friends.

[@rosescofield2979]

Great info thanks - knew a fair bit of it as I reenact myself but I've never seen loading the extra cartridge. Something to do after work tonight I guess! Owner of a Oberndorf made '37.

[@elishavanourny5037]

Super helpful! Just landed me a couple of these, still trying to figure out who manufactured them as they are similar but very different. But these were super helpful

[@barrydingell3550]

I think the Germans were trained to load rounds off the clips with their left hand -- that's why that notch is cut into the receiver. That's where your left thumb goes as it pushes the rounds off the clip.

[@alfamontydog]

I'm amazed that no one has ever noticed that notch, by loading with your left hand and pushing the round down with your left thumb, your right hand is ready to close the bolt and is close to the trigger. Much faster action. The Swedish Mausers have that notch in the left as well.

[@paulvallance6027]

Good practical advice. I will use it the next time I'm on the range.

[@minuteman-RN]

just bought a mauser. super excited!

[@genegarren833]

A great rifle. I find it is very well balanced and seems to naturally come up on target. I know how to load MOSIN NAGANT stripper clips and insert them into the magazine. However the MOSIN is not near as safe as the K98K. Also the extractors are not as long lasting. However I still like it in any case!🙂👍

[@Roman-vj6pt]

For tip #7 is it truly safe? Because you have to hold the trigger push forward and still have the striker go off. And if I were to want to have a round in the chamber but not cocked it seems kinda risky, and the tip #4 would have a use for one in the chamber but like I said to do #7 with a live round is pretty risky. So a do or don’t? And I recently bought a 1938 Karabiner 98K (literally a day ago) I absolutely love it I got just one complaint, the price for the ammunition! Lol

[@robertspath6928]

Never with a round in the chamber! This would only be to store the rifle unloaded in order to relieve spring tension and conserve the firing pin spring.

[@Thermopylae2007]

Wow! Lots of practical tips I'd never heard of before, and that despite shooting these rifles for years. Thanks for sharing.

[@jon2564]

What a great firearm for then and in modern age.

[@diablo5617]

6:19 my audio was a bit too high and I thought it went off 😂

[@slippinjimmy527]

I was just about to comment the same thing😂😂😂😂😂

[@boxfordchief]

Nice video... right to the point. You handle that rifle as one very familiar with the drills. The Mauser Kar98K is my favorite bolt.

[@ryanhogge8]

Nice and informative video man, this is my first bolt action raifu and it's awfully nice. I will say that having your hand away from the trigger area was always drilled to be less safe in my experience, as you don't have the positive control over it. I think the old WH and SS dudes carried it by the center like that because it was convenient. But alas, I don't have any of them handy to ask.

[@burgknife758]

I have a dozen or so mausers love them .my most recent one is a 98 chambered in 762x39 should be interesting .

[@pistooli1]

You just taught me more about Mausers than I thought I would ever know.... Subscribed

[@clydehoppers6375]

You can also slip the action by running the bolt forward and pull the trigger at the same time and close the bolt loaded or not. If loaded when ready to fire simply lift the handle and close then ready to fire. I have hunted on horse back alot. When the rifle is in the scabbard you don't have a round in the chamber. The only exception to this rule is if you can slip the action.

[@MilsurpWorld]

I have a rule where I can't pull the trigger if there is a round in the chamber, even if the bolt isn't fully closed. The one downside of carrying it the way you mentioned is that the action isn't locked, so anything could knock the bolt open. But not if you just chambered a round and engaged the safety. Also, disengaging the safety might make less sound than lifting the bolt and cocking it but I haven't tried it.

[@jeffnelson1672]

Great tips and tricks! Very helpful! The decock feature is nice - didn't know that one! Also the rapid unloading saves a couple of motions. Thanks!

[@roncharbonneau4601]

This just came up on my feed, glad it did, I was just out firing one today chambered in a 308, holy crap. Happy day, OK I’m sore now. Nuff said!!

[@shields0626]

Another reason to store your Rifle de-cocked is to relieve stress on firing pin spring, which if stored in cocked position can cause round not to fire due to a weaker strike on the primer.

[@silentstorm77]

Thank you! I just inherited one and had no clue about these tips