Another advantage of that bolt shape: I've discovered as a south paw, I can easily reach over the top of the receiver and run the bolt (much faster than with a turned down bolt).
@lastminuteman not sure if you done them yet but we got a pretty good mauser ourselves in the 03a3, and I would argue the best Enfield rifle ever made in the pattern of 1917.
You used to be able to get front sight posts for those that were taller so you could hit on at 100 yards because their battlesight zero is way way out there.
Self customized with sporter stock ,altered bolt, scoped , cut to 24 inch, and recrowned barrel. Responsible for many deer, 1 bear and 2 moose .One moose at 435 yds ! All a single shot ! Excellent hunting rifle !!
Sweet great to hear these stories. Knowing what the cartage will do is a big deal. Guys like you make a difference in the hunting world on humane kills.
Ah, great presentation, thank you guys! I’m watching this from the airport in Zimbabwe and I am on my way to Sweden. I will later this week make a short table review on my rifle. You got my mail address, send me your address and I will send you some clips so you can reload that rifle in a proper way.
The bolt is shaped like that for the winters , the heavy winter gloves and clothing plus the freezing temperatures of the bolt close too the stock get snow on it it could freeze up , that’s my thoughts on it , it’s also easier to work when lying down prone in battle especially in snow conditions like the 1938 invasion of Finland by the Soviet Union , have great new year guys 🎄🎉👍
@@lastminuteman I used too have a CZ 550 in this calibre very accurate , I’m looking too get a cz 557 , xbolt or the tikka but these old military rifles can take a hell beating and still shoot 1moa iron sights ( good shooting by the way ) with factory ammo , so I’m looking at one of these now , i have a custom Mauser 98 in 264 Winchester mag 1/4 moa with reloads when I do my bit , I payed 350 pounds Sterling for that off a friend, I have a Enfield mk 4 no 1 star 1950 longbranch about best 2-2 1/2 moa factory ammo iron sights , a scope and reloads would make a hell difference on these ww2 , I’m only restricted too one of this calibre 6.55x55 on my firearms license because I live in wales in the uk yep say no more 😂
I think that the 90° bolt handle, was easier to operate during winter time, when the soldier was wearing gloves. I used to own one of these rifles and I regret having sold it.
@@scottfoster9452 A very good point! Gloves would definitely make the 90 degree bolt a better choice! Thanks for commenting… Now is the best time to get one of these rifles, they are getting scarce
Hi folks, i used to have a m38 Swedish mauser, awesome rifle, all numbers matched, tack driver, but ,i needed cash, so, we parted ways, it was immaculate, maybe one day I'll come across another, stay safe, shakyjake out.
I got my Swedish 6.5×55 Mauser from a local gunsmith probably 16 to 20 years ago. it was a project rifle he did .barrel cut I think 22_ 24inch.bent bolt ,timely adjustable trigger, new safety, drilled tapped for scope. load sierra spitzer bt 140gr or hornady 140gr psp bt 38.6 gr imr-4320 cronygraphed 2537ftps at muzzle. will do under inch group 100yds from sandbags. took several deer with it and no amount of money could buy it..I would hunt anywhere in north America with it except for the largest of dangerous game. a hunter/gun writer in Alaska probably 30 years ago had killed 13 Alaskan brown bears with his 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser 140gr with open sights and that he use only for big bear. he had to have nerves like a rock . papa wishing you well 😊
@@Mr.Obvious-I believe that the potential for a catastrophic failure is more than a touch overemphasised. European loadings may be loaded a little warmer than US shooters might prefer, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're dangerous to use in these rifles. As far as handloading data is concerned, most that I've seen has been determined on the basis of SAAMI specifications for safe use in these old 1896 Swedish Mausers, so I wouldn't be terrified to use the higher suggested loads listed in the various loading handbooks. On certain rare occasions, there may be 6.5 × 55 loadings listed for use in rifles of modern manufacture, but in my experience, these are usually identified as such, similar to the different-pressure .45-70 loads suggested for use in Trapdoor Springfields as opposed to modern furearms like the 1895 Marlins.
The Swedish Mauser is one of the smoothest I have shot, both a 1651 and a M96. I am curious though what was wrong with yours that you had to slap the bolt around. Usually they are glass almost as nice as the Enfield no1 mk3.
Another advantage of that bolt shape: I've discovered as a south paw, I can easily reach over the top of the receiver and run the bolt (much faster than with a turned down bolt).
I could definitely see that! Great comment
Very interesting. That is a very good point.
One of, if not the best mauser in existence.
@@G.W-01 I have to agree!
@lastminuteman not sure if you done them yet but we got a pretty good mauser ourselves in the 03a3, and I would argue the best Enfield rifle ever made in the pattern of 1917.
Well for what its worth tikka stainless varmints are still chambered in 6.5x55 and generally tack drivers.
@@winstonskafte5505 We may have to get one 😁
You used to be able to get front sight posts for those that were taller so you could hit on at 100 yards because their battlesight zero is way way out there.
300 was the baseline, so I’d say you’re correct. 👍
They are excellent rifles.
Self customized with sporter stock ,altered bolt, scoped , cut to 24 inch, and recrowned barrel. Responsible for many deer, 1 bear and 2 moose .One moose at 435 yds ! All a single shot ! Excellent hunting rifle !!
@@johnrobinson5431 Outstanding good sir!
Sweet great to hear these stories. Knowing what the cartage will do is a big deal. Guys like you make a difference in the hunting world on humane kills.
@@Mr.Obvious- Lots of Practice and patience for the right shot
I've heard they are great deer rifles. Flat shooters. Great video.
Appreciate that 👍
Thanks friend we will try it and see what it will do. Can't wait to see myself. Thanks.
original loading was 149 grain. M96 is the best rifle to shoot. 24inch barrel. the M38 has more blast and the M94 has even more.
🇦🇺😎👍🎄❤6.5x55 Swede ❤hmmmm ❤This is a love affair spanning back 34 years 😍❤🏁
Ah, great presentation, thank you guys!
I’m watching this from the airport in Zimbabwe and I am on my way to Sweden. I will later this week make a short table review on my rifle. You got my mail address, send me your address and I will send you some clips so you can reload that rifle in a proper way.
@@swedeson6188 will do brother! That would make a good video as well, I’d like to see how you do some reloading 👍
@ I have the tools for reloading, I had them since I bought the rifle, and they are still untouched😅
It happens lol
Sweet swedeson 6188. Thanks friend. Can't wait to see the tabletop review.
The bolt is shaped like that for the winters , the heavy winter gloves and clothing plus the freezing temperatures of the bolt close too the stock get snow on it it could freeze up , that’s my thoughts on it , it’s also easier to work when lying down prone in battle especially in snow conditions like the 1938 invasion of Finland by the Soviet Union , have great new year guys 🎄🎉👍
@@thesheepman220 All excellent points!
@@lastminuteman I used too have a CZ 550 in this calibre very accurate , I’m looking too get a cz 557 , xbolt or the tikka but these old military rifles can take a hell beating and still shoot 1moa iron sights ( good shooting by the way ) with factory ammo , so I’m looking at one of these now , i have a custom Mauser 98 in 264 Winchester mag 1/4 moa with reloads when I do my bit , I payed 350 pounds Sterling for that off a friend, I have a Enfield mk 4 no 1 star 1950 longbranch about best 2-2 1/2 moa factory ammo iron sights , a scope and reloads would make a hell difference on these ww2 , I’m only restricted too one of this calibre 6.55x55 on my firearms license because I live in wales in the uk yep say no more 😂
Love video styles like this. Solid sub from me, one gun channel to another.
@@theblindsniper9130 Sincerely appreciate that my friend 👍
I think that the 90° bolt handle, was easier to operate during winter time, when the soldier was wearing gloves.
I used to own one of these rifles and I regret having sold it.
@@scottfoster9452 A very good point! Gloves would definitely make the 90 degree bolt a better choice!
Thanks for commenting… Now is the best time to get one of these rifles, they are getting scarce
Hi folks, i used to have a m38 Swedish mauser, awesome rifle, all numbers matched, tack driver, but ,i needed cash, so, we parted ways, it was immaculate, maybe one day I'll come across another, stay safe, shakyjake out.
@@DavidHenry-i9z I’ve let a few go that I regret… Such is life lol
Great gun wish I had not sold mine.
Great video but idk if I mist it but what is the rod sticking out of the end?
@@jameskiser3344 That is a cleaning rod, sorry I forgot to mention it.
Thanks for the comment!
@lastminuteman that's cool thanks alot for getting back with me take care..
I got my Swedish 6.5×55 Mauser from a local gunsmith probably 16 to 20 years ago. it was a project rifle he did .barrel cut I think 22_ 24inch.bent bolt ,timely adjustable trigger, new safety, drilled tapped for scope. load sierra spitzer bt 140gr or hornady 140gr psp bt 38.6 gr imr-4320 cronygraphed 2537ftps at muzzle. will do under inch group 100yds from sandbags. took several deer with it and no amount of money could buy it..I would hunt anywhere in north America with it except for the largest of dangerous game. a hunter/gun writer in Alaska probably 30 years ago had killed 13 Alaskan brown bears with his 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser 140gr with open sights and that he use only for big bear. he had to have nerves like a rock . papa wishing you well 😊
Whatever ever you do ,don't use a hot load your rifle it will explode. Even modern ammo is downloaded ,so you don't have you old time rifle explode
We will definitely use caution when reloading… Thanks for the input 😎
WOW thanks for the heads up. I will use the starting load for that rifle then. Guys like you is a big help. Thanks.
@@Mr.Obvious-I believe that the potential for a catastrophic failure is more than a touch overemphasised. European loadings may be loaded a little warmer than US shooters might prefer, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're dangerous to use in these rifles. As far as handloading data is concerned, most that I've seen has been determined on the basis of SAAMI specifications for safe use in these old 1896 Swedish Mausers, so I wouldn't be terrified to use the higher suggested loads listed in the various loading handbooks.
On certain rare occasions, there may be 6.5 × 55 loadings listed for use in rifles of modern manufacture, but in my experience, these are usually identified as such, similar to the different-pressure .45-70 loads suggested for use in Trapdoor Springfields as opposed to modern furearms like the 1895 Marlins.
The Swedish Mauser is one of the smoothest I have shot, both a 1651 and a M96. I am curious though what was wrong with yours that you had to slap the bolt around. Usually they are glass almost as nice as the Enfield no1 mk3.
@@js7127 slapping the bolt is certainly unnecessary…
But it was fun lol
Thanks for watching and commenting
If you do it to gentle when extracting the empty case you might fail to eject. These rifle was actually made to be handled with authority.
Maybe you could look for some Swedish hair clippers and a razor.
@@mark-wn5ek They don’t work on Irish hair 😁