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Today we take a good look at some straight pull rifles. There are all kinds of straight pull rifles available to explore including the Heym SR30, the Browning Acera, and the Mauser M96; and now the first from a major US manufacturer: the Savage Impulse. The M96, Acera, and SR30 are all on the table. As you may know, these rifles can often be operated more quickly than a traditional bolt action. Stay with me and I'll identify which one I find to be the most accurate and overall satisfactory straight pull rifle for now. I hope you enjoy the video and find it interesting. Take care and thanks for watching!
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2:50 am on the UK 🇬🇧. Just returned from a few hours lamping rabbits. Now chilling out with a cup of tea in front of my log fire. When this popped up on my TH-cam subscriptions. To paraphrase another shooting guru LIFE IS GOOD
Not even the native-Canadians were able to get their "our heritage" claim to stick when tried to go around the ' No lamp" hunting law in Canada. I was watching the weather news -23C in part of Scotland. I hope you had some hot toddy at home after the hunt. Stay warm, we have an arctic vortex or outflow making us miserable in Canada too.
Purpose? Who cares about purpose. The contents what I'm here for. Keep it up USOG.
My favorite hunting rifle that I own
(The straight pull Mauser that is)
Hello, i ordered one, second hand, because the price was attractive (550€) but I didn't know the reputation of this gun. Many complains about reliability and the fact that bullet can sometimes fires spontaneously when closing the action. I read also a true story of a guy that saw his rifle exploding in his hands spontaneously.
I am really scares now. Is there any thing to check or change before using it ? Thank you.
Regards.
@@stefanovici88 mine's been wonderfully reliable. It's a 7 rem mag, so if it had probablems with detonation, I'd have figured it would've already gone up. Also, the price seems good
@@frankdamsy9715 thank you for your quick answer, mine is also 7rm.
Is it interesting to buy some snap cap to test the rifle's action ?
Regards.
Mauser has always been a “Trend Setter” in the gun world. The 98 Mauser action is superb. I’m sure the newer ones are wonderful also, although I have never seen them. You always give us great information and great new guns to lust after! Thank you, Mike! You certainly have not let me down!!!
I like the model 70s in the background
So many rifles I have never heard or even seen before, thank you so much for showing them to us.
I commented before on this after your vid on straight pulls and am here to validate my comments.
I have the Mauser M96 American- 30-06, blind magazine, mounted with a Schmidt and Bender 8x56. This is my go to stalking rifle and I us it in the woods, fields and hill (mountain stalking). The barrel is factory free floated and altough the trigger is slightly heavy this rifle will print half inch 100 yard groups with 150gr Sp ammo. The majority of animals culled are neck shoot and I have confidence with this set up doing so out to approximately 250 yards.
Some ask what is the advantage, well quick follow up shots is the big one, during the recent Hind cull I took three Hinds one after the other all with well placed high neck shots. Although I have achieved similar with my .270 bolt action the straight pull seems to allow a more precise and smooth transition between targets. The wood stock is set up almost shotgun style, and I would suppose this was for driven game. Initially the forward cocking piece looks awkward put even with my barrel chest and short arms it preforms very smoothly and quickly. I have shot and operated this rifle regularly in various shooting positions- prone, sitting, kneeling and standing and in all the action is still surprisingly ergonomic despite it looking 'wrong'.
The tang three position safety is in a natural spot for quick use. My friend friend who owns one to, showed me a neat trick, if you slightly pull back on the cocking piece so it pivots backwards the mechanism will not fire. I am not sure if this is intentional or just a quirk. It doesn't comment on this in the instruction manual.
I have hunted with an upgraded model of the M96 in 7mm Rem Mag, the up grade is a box magazine. The design of the stock mitigates recoil and it was a quick handling rifle for driven hunts.
Cleaning is not an issue as I would only clean the barrel twice in the yeat - once before the season and then 6 months later once after the close of the season.
I can absolutely recommend this rifle to anyone, I know of two others for sale in 6.5x55 and 270win but unfortunately our gun laws are a bit of a pain in the posterior when it comes to owning multiple numbers of firearms.
Thank you for your testimony, i ordered second hand one but not received yet, os there any thing to change or chek before using it ? I dont want to be injured because i bought something relatively cheap. Thank you
"I guess that's too much to ask." LOL. I love your channel. Keep up the great reviews.
Interesting video! The scope mount's you're showing on the Heym looked like Henneberger swing mounts to me. Small german gunsmithing company down in Franconia. But I may be wrong. Another advantage of the straight pull rifles is that most of them come with hand cocking. So do Blasers R8 and R93 and also the Steelaction you're referring to. That makes them very safe to handle when hunting, especially when stalking. It is a petty you didn't get any response from SA. I hope you can get hold of one sooner or later. I have them both, a Blaser R8 and a Steelaction HM, both chambered in 30-06. The SA is much heavier so it doesn't kick that much. Furthermore the bolt is very simple and it is basically what you can find in most of the assault rifles but without the gas system. Very reliable and compared to the Blaser very simple locking system. One more thing were the SA beats Blaser is the cocking system. It may be it's only me but the SA I can cock without any noise. With the Blaser I often had the issue that it creates a "click" when cocking or unkocking. Last but not least you pay for the (in my opinion) over engineered locking system and the marketing Blaser has. I paid 3.000€ for the R8 and 2.100€ for the SA. Furthermore the Steelaction comes with picatinny rails already milled to the system which gives you a good option for any kind of effordable scope mounts. The Blasers are 2 inches shorter and they don't weigh that much. But they come with a lot more plastic on them. The only plastic part on an SA is the follower in the magazine. The rest is steel or a little alloy. And: if you buy an SA you get 2 magazines. Guess how much Blaser charges for a replacement magazin: 390€, exactly. I like them both and I carry them both. But if I were to buy a new rifle I would really have to think if the 900€ price difference would be worth to buy the R8 again.
Yet another very intresting video! I had seen a Browning Maral, very fast 10 shot 30.06, that impressed me a lot. But I learned some new things today. So thank you, sir.
Greets, T.
Boy Mike, you just keep these interesting videos coming 👍👍
Thanks for sharing. I was unaware that Roessler had picked up manufacture of this model. I have a Mauser M96 in walnut from their original run, chambered in 30-06 with the blind magazine, no iron sights. A nice feature is how low the scope sits to the bore, making field use a pleasure. Mine is also quite accurate. Given pricing on today’s Titan 16 offering, which has been improved in numerous ways, the original was also a bargain . Particularly when compared to a Heym or a Blaser. Your next installment on this rifle will be eagerly awaited. I do like the rifle we have enough that I’d consider buying another in the Titan 16 variant to take advantage of the nicer stock, improved trigger, etc. Unfortunately, still no response yet from Roessler in Austria to an inquiry on placing an order. Keep up the good work! Really enjoy your channel.
Great information as always thanks!
I had my mind set on an SR30 but now I have something to think about.
Entire Family down with Covid including myself. What could be more better than watch Mikes video during quarantine
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@@funcounting All well now. Recovered from COVID-19
@@asimseth1927 Great!
Thank you for your nice video. I always enjoy watching them.
Great Video! I'm happy to see someone showing the Roessler Rifles, as I had a hard time finding any usefull information on them before buying one( Titan 16 as shown here as a M96 Mauser ) I find the rifle great, shoots nicely and I actualy scored my firts big boar with it. The 30-06 I chose does have some recoil, but it is surprisingly managable. Regarding the handle being forwad, he Titan 16 has the option to change the angle of the handle, but I personaly have it in the forward most position, as this way you can actually use the spring force of the bolt rotating and cocking mechanism to "help" pull the bolt back even faster and if you don't have realy short arms it is in no way an issue to work the action.
mauser 96 - titan 16 (rotary bolt with 16 locking lugs) very impressive, some years ago you posted a video about a rare Kettner (Sommer & Ockenfuss design) mauser 98 straight pull action...
I remember the straight pull Mauser 66 that cam out. Beautiful rifle. Today the Browning Maral is still popular. Thanks for sharing.
I like the telescopic 66 as well - very well made and unique.
Love my Mauser 96 in 300 win, bought it new in 1997 or 98. The original importer had issues and Mauser transferred inventory and warranty work to another distributer. My local dealer was selling them new with warranty for $350.00. I had the issue of Guns and Ammo that reviewed the M96 and gave it to my dealer to display with the rifles at gun shows, he also told me he would credit me $50.00 for any purchased by my family or friends if they said I sent them. My dad got one in 30 06, my carving instructor got one in 300 win, my cousin bought a 270 and my coworkers bought two in 30 06 and 7 rem mag. I took delivery of mine for $100.00. Our versions are all walnut stocks and blind magazines. I have fancier guns and newer guns but the Mauser is still my favorite "bargain gun" and has never let me down.
Hello Ralph!! You and I are among the few. Hardly anyone bought these superb rifles. Thank you for taking the time to write.
Heym sr30 is the accuratest rifle in my collection
I love this rifle most
Neat video! Loved seeing the Model 70 Featherweight and pre-64 Model 70 on the rack.
How quick an action is in my estimation is pretty much irrelevant when it comes to hunting. Staying calm and knowing the selected firearm like it is an extension of oneself is far more important to successful hunting or use in defense against dangerous game. That being said it is nice to see them trying to come up with a better mousetrap.
Now I don't know how familiar you are with Nosler rifles, but since people are always asking you to make videos on rifle xyz I just figured I mention them as one that you may want to look at in the future. Anyways, stay safe and thanks for the video.
Thank you for doing these videos!
I have two of these rifles in 3006 and 6,5x55 calibers. Only in one i had two times per 10 years of using problem with an extractor. This model dont like cheap ammuniton. Bolt of that rifle is very gentle, and have a lot of small parts. There is some company in Germany GUSTAV JEHN GMBH. They still produce parts for these rifles.
Very interesting actions on those. I really like the Mauser
Nice video on straight-pull rifles. I love my K31 Swiss. I have followed your channel for awhile now. I love all of your content. You put out good and useful information. I love your dry sense of humor. You would never laugh at your own joke. Just one thing though.....what does USOG stand for? 🤓🥶
I would love to add a straight pull bolt rifle to my collection. The reason I haven't is most are too expensive!
You don't need a straightpull! A sauer 90 or mauser 77 (both rear locking) are extremly accurate fast shooting bolt actions. You can shoot either of them faster than a Lee enfield!
@@axelsprangare2579 I have a collection of mauser turn bolt rifles. I would like a straight pull just to add my collection.
We don't put out best and brightest in the front lines, just our bravest and blissed.
I have owned one of these rifles since 1996 put about 4000 rounds through it. only real fault is that the extractor claw is only held in by spring pressure and pops off if you double charge the rifle.
Theoretically they were switch barrel but good luck trying to find one
My father Lee enfield no 3 is very fast 😁after the war he kept it and now I still shoot with it after more than 90 years
I've been hunting with my Mauser M96 American in .30-06 for the last 14 years, and it's never let me down. As a left handed shooter, this straight pull is hands down the easiest right handed bolt action for me to shoot! If I do my part, I can get 1/2" groups at 200 yards with it.
Hi Sonny, You're one of the very few that owns one! I had not thought of the ease of operation for left or right handed shooters. I find it to be the most reliable of the straight pulls - with excellent primary extraction - and superb accuracy - as you noted. All the best to you.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thank you for the response, sir! I purchased my M96 American, brand new, for $650 simply because it had been sitting on the shelf for so long.... one of the BEST gun investments I ever made! I must admit, recoil while shooting off the bench at the range is no fun with this rifle. About a 1/4" solid rubber recoil "pad" and .30-06 start to hurt after a few rounds. Fortunately I never notice it while hunting though.
I recently purchased another Mauser..... the Mauser 3000L in .30-06 as well. This is a left hand bolt and the action is incredibly smooth, with a fantastic trigger. It's my understanding it was made for Mauser by Heym.
Hope you have a great day, and happy holidays to you.
I had just purchased a Mauser M1996 online in .25-06 and came over here for your valuable opinion. I should have done it the other way around but fortunately the outcome would have been the same based on your favorable opinion and I didn't want to miss out on the rifle which I thought was well-priced. What a marvelous piece of engineering that was just ahead of its time.
I am waiting excitedly for it's delivery and will likely scope it as it comes with rings. I have my eye on a used Meopta scope right now. It's pricey but not like Zeiss, Minox and the others, but I can't see anything less than a German scope on a great German rifle.
Also have my eye on a Mauser 4000 which was built by Heym (SR20). I'd be interested in your opinion on that rifle. As always, thanks for the great content Mike!
Hello - I usually buy those Mauser 4000s if I can find them - I just picked up a Mauser 3000 - glass hard steel surfaces - runs very slick. I'm glad you found an M1996 - not so easy to find. Good shooting!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks Mike! That 1996 just makes me smile everytime I cycle the action. What an interesting rifle. I really like that Mauser4000 I'm looking at too. It seems to be a very well-made rifle with that classic Mauser "Prince of Wales" grip profile. The example I'm looking at, while in nice shape, is one of the more plain/light colored stocks I've seen but they rarely come up for sale so I may just jump on it. It's in .223 which is ideal for my use. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for sharing ur knowledge its very interesting...tks
Most welcome David - thanks for being on the channel.
Will you do a review on the 25-06 plz im thinking of getting one
I am a turn bolt guy but interesting video but I will stick to my traditional bolt rifles.
Intresting!
Got a question, when speaking about straight pull how’s the strasser rs14 treating you?
I never realised that the Roessler straight pull was actually a Mauser (19)96 BUT the NZ agent/retailer is in a South Island (NZ) ski town whereas I am in Wellington.
Questions, Questions, this video has got me to thinking. What is the advantage of the straight pull rifle over a semi automatic rifles, and if the gas system in a semi auto rifle is turned of, as can be done with the M1, can it be used as a straight pull rifle? If speed is the question, way not use a pump action rifles? What is the best action for a hunting rifle?
well, I'm not sure there are really easy answers to "better", but everybody likes something different. Some folks may be restricted in terms of legality, others may feel that the absence of a gas/recoil system improves accuracy. I'm not experienced enough to tell ya. As far as the the turning of semis into straight pulls, I imagine so, but I haven't tried it.
He mentioned that in the video. Lack of primary extraction.
@@mattdirks7896 Thank you for the reply, I agree in that there is no good answer for the question I asked. It is when I was viewing your video, for some reason the colt lighting rifle pop into my head. As I under the workings of that rifle, it is just one step away from semi-automatic rifle. I look on fire arms as a tool to perform a job, and the owner or user of such a tool or any tool needs to have conference it. To cut this short, I enjoyed you video.
With regard to the M1 Garand if the gas plug is changed to an adjustable one then it can function as a straight pull rifle. The difference between the Garand and a traditional straight pull is that there is no push needed on the Garand as the bolt will close on its own once the user releases it.
As to what is the best action for use in a hunting rifle that depends upon the game being hunted, terrain, hunting regulations of the area, and personal taste. So for some the best action to use will be a flintlock because that is what they enjoy using while others will take a semi-auto.
The only straight-pull rifle I've got is a Swiss K31...I think it qualifies? At any rate, it shoots nicely! I didn't realize the design was so popular. Great video, as usual! Thanks for sharing new and interesting information!
Yes, the Swiss k31 is indeed a straight pull bolt action.
Gee that video is interesting
Interesting video would like to try a straight pull. Concerned about accuracy and primary extraction. With practise a normal bolt action can be run very fast as well!
Good vid.🇨🇦🤠👍
You're right!
Great video very informative. Thanks
Is that a modern model 70 featherweight in the background? I got a brand new featherweight in .300 Win Mag for Christmas! Can’t wait to chase around big critters here in Montana with it!
I understand that the Savage bolt handle on thier straight pull rifle can be switched over so a lefty can operate it, but its still not fully a left hand rifle. For this reason most all these bolt rifles are lost on or of little interest to lefties like me. Probably the closest thing id get to a straight pull levergun would be the browning BLR.
The 1903 Springfield manual of Arms says a G.I. should be able to cycle a rifle bolt 15 times in 20 seconds.
Amazing speed!
Thanks allot for the nice and informative video and I think you missing one of the best or I should say they most accurate straight rifles a manufacturer called Lynx it's really intriguing and interesting rifle I think you would like it if you can get one again things allot for the informative video and for taking the time to make the video
Best regards Romeo
I feel like a pump has more purpose than a straight pull bolt action, but I still find them interesting
I agree
Yes Please. You not going outside and demonstrating your treasures is like standing in a barn staring at a 1964 Ferrari GTO, and the keys are missing. Please wake some of your arms . Love your technique 👍🇺🇲
Will do Creighton : )
Read long time ago that Mauser sold its gun company to Yugoslavia after WW2. How did Germany get back the Mauser ?
Great reference video (even if it is 3 yrs old) and based upon your comments I picked up a Mauser 96 in 6.5x55 (walnut stock). However do you know how to remove the bolt for cleaning on yours ? It isn't obvious and from I gather it isn't designed to be removed which seems ludicrous
Can u please do a vid on cheep straight pull rifles good vid
About the Mauser 66 ? With interchangeable barrels...
Do a review on the Savage Impulse. That one l may be able to afford lol 😂🇨🇦🤠
Will do Randy - if only Savage would send me an Impulse.
I had one of the Mauser 96 's but sold it because it was a aggravation to clean from the breech and I detest cleaning a rifle from the muzzle.
That makes sense - although the bolt is not too difficult to remove.
Seems the main advantage here would be being able to mount a scope very low. I dislike a lift bolt that requires the scope to be mounted high. I dislike scopes in general...but I digress...
I like Savage rifles my 114 is probably the most accurate rifle I have ever owned. That being said I understand the Savage Impulse has an aluminum receiver. I don't understand how that could work but I'd be very leery of that. But I like walnut stocks and blued steel so I'm just old fashioned I guess.
Hi CB - I guess they got around a steel receiver by locking into the barrel extension. I'm hoping to receive one soon to know more. Your 114 is legend for accuracy - people love them as you know.
Do you think the ball bearing system is more likely to fail to lock than a turn bolt if anything gets into the action? One thing the ball bearing lock actions could of done is used the pivoting bolt handle with a part of it that touches the reviecer and uses that point of contact as a lever for primary extraction.
Hi Caleb - Sound thinking. Hard to say about the dirt in the action. I'd say their about equal. I've seen Mausers with dirt in the locking recess and they don't work. One would have to do some testing I guess. Sorry I don't know more.
I own a Mauser M96. (3006) It is extremely accurate with a cold forged barrel . However, I had problems with the extractor on the bolt. It actually fell off. I had a gunsmith Gerryrig it to work because we could not get parts from Mauser. I wonder if I could get them from Rosales?
Same problem with one I had.
Shooting fasters only better if its still as accurate as shooting slower though not just slinging rounds
I've recently Acquired a mauser 1996 without a bolt...
would you have any suggestions on how to find a replacement?
the rifle is chambered in 30-06
I'm getting more and more interested in the straight pulls, can't afford the Blaser although I do like them. The Merkel helix and the Roessler are looking more favorable to me right now. Also like the Strasser . Do you find any one of these more accurate than the others?
What a truly interesting firearm! There's another Austrian company producing a modern straight pull rifles called "Strasser" they are real quality guns. Check them out.
Thank you Jon!
9:38 Is that to say that you WERE able to get the Acera to fail during similar testing?...
Thanks -- We appreciate your time...
Hi Jeff - Sorry if my wording was unclear - yes the Acera had to be opened by tapping the bolt handle with a small wooded mallet. The M96 seems to work with anything - at least so far. All the best to you.
All bolt guns should be straight pull in my opinion, in most applications /when a fast and accurate follow up shot maybe required/ . Just follow the major steps of firing a bolt gun With a straight pull back ,it is only two directions horizontally with no lifting or pushing down on the rifle...4 directions for your usual bolt rifle. Lee-Enfield was the second fastest shooting bolt. The big advantage was it's 10 round magazine beside the horrific French Lebel 1886 when it was loaded with some tricks.. . So when you compare the military rifles used during WWI and having magazine capacity between 3-6..The Lee-Enfield should have been by far the fastest bolt action at a one minute firing rate./20-30/ As far as I can remember, the Austrian-Hungarian Army had the 'straight pull' rifle the Mannlicher M1895 as a service rifle or carbine. which played a major role in the design of the WWI Canadian Ross rifle.. The Ross was a very accurate rifle with some short comings. But you could still found some Ross in the hands of Canadian soldiers during WWII..Just an opinion.
Great comment John.
I own this Mauser M96, and I can tell you it sucks. It has a very grainy trigger which is not adjustable, and it pulls two rounds out of the magazine at the same time. And it is also not fixable by a good gunsmith. This one has to go soon.
Are you still looking for a steel action straight pull?
Oh yes...the wait goes on.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns don't they sell in the US? Or what's the Problem?
I have one of these in 7mm rem mag that is throwing rounds out of the magazine when extracting the first round from the barrel. Anybody know what to do about this?
Hello - Yes - on one of mine the lips at the top of the mag needed to be adjusted so the cartridges can't jump out. Minor and gentle adjustments until the magazine dumping stops. Hope this helps. I used flat needle nosed pliers.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns have a blind
magazine
It’s Oliver Stone.
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very cool