Hi all.

I had a look, first time, on the Mauser 71/84 some days ago. A interesting rifle and action.
But, how is the action?
How is it to use today, in a modern low pressure caliber? (Or, load the .43 Mauser to a low low pressure.)

I had one several years ago. It was a lot of fun to shoot. I will forever regret selling it.

Oh, interesting
You had it in the original caliber?
Did you shoot black powder?

I have both a 71/84 and a 71 in the original 11.15x60R chambering, both fun shooters. I've used both black and smokeless loads.

Hi

Oh interesting.
With smokeless loads in the 71/84, what bullet and what FPS do you get?
You take it out hunting?

I've used both 340 and 370 gr bullets. Never chronoed the loads, but would guess 1200-1400 FPS. Only thing I've shot with them has been paper.

Thanks for the reply.
Wel, it is a big heavy bullet, so it will be a ok short range caliber.
Also good at making holses in paper to
A interesting rifle.

Yes, the bullets are big and heavy, as are the rifles!

Yes they are.
But, I did like the action on the rifle.

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Originally posted by vegard_dino:
Oh, interesting
You had it in the original caliber?
Did you shoot black powder?

Original caliber. smokless powder loads & cast bullets.