The ultimate Mauser recoil...
... is from a Mauser T-rifle in 13mm. I have never managed to get my hooks on one of those, but I did talk to a gentleman who had. He described it as a unique experience - one shot and you'ld never want to do it again!
Otherwise, I agree 100 % with the previous posting. When I got a K98, I avoided the 8 mm and chose an FN-Israeli in .308 for that very reason. I know the battered cheekbone feeling all too well.
Patrick
98 Mauser recoil reduced...
Hi All. Same problem with my Mausers. I have a good supply of Greek and Turkish ammo and solved the recoil pain problem by pulling the bullets and reducing the powder charge by about 10 grains. Since I am not shooting at more than about 50 yards, the loads are pleasant to shoot and still accurate.
We probably won the war because the German soldiers didn't want to fire their mule kicking Mausers. LOL..
Best..
Ed
Recoil is a state of mind.
Seriously! I enjoy shooting my Milsurps and recoil has never been an issue with me primarily (I believe) because I never think about it. Another guy I know cusses about how bad his Garand beats him up and that is the first thing he thinks about. I have had total joint replacements in both shoulders and after healing, I can't tell any difference. I have 8MM German, Spainish and Turkish Mausers, as well as a 1903A3 and Moisins. None of them kick nearly as hard as Grandad's old Win. Model 37 12 ga!:nono:
Resurrecting the question of Kick!
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Just found this thread and thought I'd drag it out again and ad my $.02 worth.
I shoot two milsurps, my Swedish mauser and mosin nagant. All machismo aside, when I shoot the mosin with military surplus rounds, she kicks and kicks hard. At the bench its intolerable placing the butt right into my collar bone. My CG 96 kicks a bit, but is very tolerable unless I'm shooting round after round at the bench where my collar bone eventually says enough. When I'm standing, neither rifle is a problem if I maintain a firm hold.
And for all those who say military rifles were not meant to be shot from a bench, please think again.... any soldier who wanted to stay alive must have shot off of or behind a long, tree, bench, wall etc.
I solved the problem two ways.....
The first is a simple pad made from a towel. Just fold it or roll it and drape over your should. May not be pretty, but it's simple and it works.
Second.... reduced loads. For me this is the best solution..... almost no recoil, and cheap, cheap (and did I mention cheap!) accurate ammo. Another benefit.... now anyone can comfortably shoot my rifles. :beerchug:
That's fun for me, fun for my friends and now I have several fine rifles which are excellent for teaching the enjoyable and safe use of firearms.
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