bs_2015_fs.jpg (14)

Is the Mauser “Claw Extractor” Foolproof?

Is the claw extractor, introduced by Wilhelm & Paul Mauser in the late 1800s, an infallible system of feeding and extraction? The BullShooters investigate.

Head to Head: .35 Whelen vs. 9.3x62mm Mauser

The .35 Whelen and the 9.3x62mm Mauser have cases within a millimeter in length and a bullet diameter just a few thousandths apart, so which cartridge would a hunter choose?

Member's Hunt: My 128-Year-Old Rifle

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Gary Brown of Conklin, Mich.

Hardware: Mauser Model 98 Magnum

This is a bolt-action rifle. There are many like it, but this one is a Mauser 98. It is legendary. It is the culmination of much tinkering and testing by its creator, Paul Mauser, and the final result is a thing of strength and simplistic beauty.

Head to Head: 7x57mm Mauser vs. 7mm-08 Remington

Between the 7x57mm Mauser and the 7mm-08 Remington, which is the more useful cartridge for hunters? Contributor Philip Massaro compares the two and picks the winner.

Head to Head: .303 British vs. 8x57 Mauser

Both cartridges offer similar performance levels, but which is the smarter choice for the modern hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Head to Head: 7x57mm Mauser vs. .280 Remington

These classic 7mm cartridges are both excellent designs with long histories of great field performance. What makes or breaks the deal in choosing one over the other? Contributor Philip Massaro takes closer a look at the pros and cons of each.

Shhh, Craftsman at Work

Rigby is back. For the first time since prior to WWI, customers can order a genuine Mauser Model 98 barreled action.

The Greatest Rifle Ever Made

One rifle to rule them all?

Top 5 European Hunting Cartridges

Contributor Barb Melloni gives readers an overview on the favored cartridges of our hunting cousins across the pond.

Page 2 of 5

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.