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.

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.

well mate I have hunted for over 55 years I was a mountain Safety Instructor for 35 years and some muppet tells me that story and I will tell any one run dont go hunting with that joker