I am very keen on the Mauser 66 - I have two, one a later model (separate bolt stop) in 243W and 270 and an early model, possibly a special order as it was originally supplied with a 243W and 9.3x64 Brenneke barrel. I have added 30-06AI and 458Win Mag barrels.

All the barrels shoot under the inch and the 458Win Mag and one of the 243W barrels better 1/2" at 100yds.

My interest is whether there are any recurrent problems with these rifles and any parts that I should try to stock up on while they are still available.

Thanks,

mike

Mauser doesn't keep a supply of spare parts for the 66. However, their site recommends an appointed German wholesaler for any such need. OTOH, a custom German gunmaker still produces bbls. on order. They're lovely rifles indeed and expertly built and quite accurate too. My son-in-law owns a beautiful example in 7x64.

Very nice rifle, Andre. What calibre is it? I take it it is a kyler rifle.

Congrats on the son-in-law. I remember you were going to get him a shotgun. It's nice to have someone marry into the family that has your interests.

Cheers,

Big John

Well the young lad is getting pretty well equiped, with his Mauser 66 in 7x64 and both 12 and 20 shotguns.

12 ga. Webley & Scott

20 ga. Belgian Jules Bury, anno 1946.

I like that 20 ga!... but would have to add a superposed.