Thread: Damn I do love a good controlled feed mauser action

Originally Posted by Pommy

I tend to leave the action completely open. With a round under the extractor, it'll slide back and flick the round out into the tussock when pointed upwards.

And I rarely rely on the safety with that particular rifle. I use the set triggger on it and it has actually gone off before when the set trigger is engaged and I've flicked the safety off.

It's a bit of a faff when the animal you're lining up on ducks into cover then you have to de-cock, un-set, re-cock, apply safety, wait for the animal to re-appear, remove safety, re-set, fire. Easier to just keep the chamber empty until ready to shoot.

....better to deal with "faff" than deal with an unintended or misdirected shot.... Not trying to criticize, but need to point out the number of accidents aren't always a result of "inexperienced" hunters....