I think range scores with a Mauser 98 would be worse on average than with any US or UKicon battle rifle just because of the putrid sights.

It is also my understanding that the Nazis practiced on sillouette targets so it would be hard to compare that way too.

Frankly I can't shoot a Mauser 98 as acurately as any US or Brit rifle and it dosen't have a lot to do with recoil. It does have a lot to do with the sight set up.