0.318" bullets would be best. No sense pushing the old rifle to it's limits.

I like and own a few of these rifles but i don't know why, exactly. They handle well, but you will discover that the bolt handle is rather too far forward for easiest operation, especially running it from the left side. Mausers from 1889 onwards have the handle at the rear of the bolt, so they're easier for us to cycle.

As noted above, this rifle is not a Mauser. But it probably annoyed Mauser onto better designs right quick!
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