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.

OK in the interests of a POLITE ,conversation with potential knowledge shareing to be gained...
having used a lovely Bruno fox 222 (yip the one that has been through at least 2 other forum members hands in last few years) with awesome set trigger....there are pros and cons to them.
that particular rifle had two triggers...one could be fired like normal trigger,semi heavy pull weight but ok for off hand quick shot...or you depressed set trigger to make the other one now a "hair trigger" needing something like half a pound to make it go bang.
fine n dandy if shot is taken.. but as said pain in arse if its not. carefully unload and unset trigger..then carry on.
so DONT set trigger unless 99% sure ready to make it go bang...on steady rest,lined up,breathing under control,Xhairs no longer waving around like flag pole...set and bang pretty much straight away.
IF rifle is prone to popping out round left under extractor..consider the modern practise of chambered round and safety catch applied TRIGGER NOT set.... for carrying when game is close or expected to be seen soon...

you have a system that works for you..... at end of day we hope we all do it safely.
I do know what you mean about tenderhooks unloading if trigger is set...the way the older model70s 3 position safety worked had huge merit...bolt could be worked in first position...
my wee zastava 223 mini mauser has a safety catch...its never been used LOL... didnt use the one on its big brother in .308 either. the one on HOWA 1500 sometimes gets used when lining up from steady rest and waiting for last bit of settling etc
the rem 700 doesnt have one at all.