Good review, David. I bought my M18 in 30-06 about nine months ago and am as happy as a clam. Got mine on sale from EuroOptic for $399. Shipped to my local FFL for $10 more. In my opinion, this is the finest bolt action budget rifle on the market, period. Great trigger, fast bolt operation, good stock, lightweight, and stupid accurate My results mirror yours, and 5 shot sub MOA groups are common. Just with more Americans knew about this rifle.
I ordered a cerakoted one thats factory threaded for a suppressor in .243 this afternoon....will be here in 2 days......lol i'm like a kid waiting of christmas at the moment.
🇦🇺😎👍Hey mate I have one and just a warning with the M18. Never stick your finger up the mag well area and manipulate the mag catch as the spring has no retainer and if you move the catch too much the spring falls out. Trust me you will never find the spring.🙄. I went back to the gunshop and they gave me a replacement spring. They told me it has a design fault.
I would add that this is the Best bang for your buck. Have one for a couple of years, in 308. Shoots sub MOA. Not too finicky about ammo, but 168gr work a treat. Looking for an 8x57 and might end going for another M18. Thanks.
Nice rifle . My favorite thing about this rifle and the Sauer 100 is the bolt locks into barrel instead of the receiver. I'm thinking about the Sauer 100 classic with beach wood it has a unique beautiful look to me or the Mauser M12 Pure or Expert or Sauer 202. I have to have wood I can't stand plastic. Thanks for sharing 👍
I own both the 270 in a Tilka t3x in the Mauser m18 in 30-06 and I can say they both are superb built is quality compared to any other manufacturer for the price !!
Got me one in 308 and paired with a vortex diamondback tactical 4-12x40 scope and shot a half inch group at 100 yards. In my opinion it is definitely a great rifle for the cost
9.3x62 is a very popular cartridge in Europe and is gaining popularity here in the US. It is based off a .30-06 and is stuffed with a 9.3mm/.366" bullet weighing around 286 gr for a standard load. Great video, these are on sale at EuroOptic and Im debating on one of these to go with my Sauer 100
@@petrisandberg3887 correct. I should have worded it different. While the 06 is not the parent case, I use it as an example because it’s easier for most people to understand the metrics, specifically for European based cartridges.
@@petrisandberg3887 also, for the record, it may not necessarily be derived from the 06 but the .30-03 did come before it. I would imagine the designer looked at the 7.92x57 during its development
@@G19Jeeper Yeah, metrics can be tough for the people in USA. .35 Whelen could be comfortable close to 9.3x62 to get an idea about the caliber? They are practically pretty identical when the bullet hits on the shoulder of the moose :) Everything else is semantics.
9.3x62 is also suitable for dangerous game, having similar performance to .375H&H, and like the .375 can certainly be the "only" rifle you need for safari, as it works well on plains game also, though you do want to get closer than say you would with a 300 win, as the bullet drop gets considerate at longer ranges.
The bolt seems lo0se in the action because it's a front locking rifle. Most front locking centerfires are like that. It doesn't affect the fit or function of the rifle adversly.
Man!, I don't think you could get that rattle can camo scope mounted any lower. Had to catch it at just the right angle to see the flag in background between bell and bore. Good job!
@@drdrake63 ...usually does when mounted as close to bore w/o touching. I purchased a DNZ "RAPID HEIGHT" tool specifically designed to determine height from receiver top to scope bottom so I'd stop buying rings that would usually end up being still too high. Give it a look and see if it's something you'd benefit from. Let me know what you think....
Great video 👍🏼 very informative - thank you. I’m looking at a second hand Mauser M18 (bronze cerakote) in .300 win mag. I also didn’t know a lot about the Remington 783, but would purchase one with confidence on your advice.
If I get one of these I almost feel obligated to get it in 8mm Mauser since it's not only an awesome cartridge but get it as a tribute to the original Gewehr 98.
These are on sale at EuroOptic right now for $429. Very similar to the Sauer 100 and if it shoots like my Sauer, that is a steal. I am ordering a .308 and a 6.5 to compare as we speak.
100 percent great comment all smoke and mirrors these days like cz dropping the 527 mini action and full controlled round feed ,hanging onto my brno 270 i had 35 years like its pure gold push feeds frowned on like fuck in africa with 375 hh as min im totaly hearing you .
Well you can see what I put on it. The Burris. For a couple hundred more or you could get a decent Leupold. Lower end glass these days is so much better than it used to be. Your options are almost unlimited
@@drdrake63 ah okay nice. mine will arrive in a few days and I've seen some videos where the bolt handle knob is partially polymer but those may be early production models. cant wait and thanks for the great review!
@@johnganshow5536, Why you have this flag rather than the current flag of the US? Like I remember having the southern flag was considered to be racist in the US, what about this flag? I’m not from the US and just trying to understand lol.
@@zm5887 I hang this flag because it represents the ideals upon which the United States was founded. Which are independence, freedom, and self-determination. Things we seem to be losing as time goes on unfortunately
You call it a polymer magazine, a storage compartment in the stock, and a plastic Glock trigger, in the South we call that a Dixie cup and styrofoam dinner wear. Save your money and buy a Tikka or Weatherby.
That rifle is a amazing value. Controlled round feed and a CHF barrel for that price is incredible. These rifles get drowned out by all the savages and Remington and rugers ect. I would rather have one of these with a different stock of course.
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Great show and thanks for the info 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁
Good review, David. I bought my M18 in 30-06 about nine months ago and am as happy as a clam. Got mine on sale from EuroOptic for $399. Shipped to my local FFL for $10 more. In my opinion, this is the finest bolt action budget rifle on the market, period. Great trigger, fast bolt operation, good stock, lightweight, and stupid accurate My results mirror yours, and 5 shot sub MOA groups are common. Just with more Americans knew about this rifle.
I ordered a cerakoted one thats factory threaded for a suppressor in .243 this afternoon....will be here in 2 days......lol i'm like a kid waiting of christmas at the moment.
I brought one 3 months ago awesome rifle love it, chambered in 308.
Same
@@joeydamiani86 Same
🇦🇺😎👍Hey mate I have one and just a warning with the M18. Never stick your finger up the mag well area and manipulate the mag catch as the spring has no retainer and if you move the catch too much the spring falls out. Trust me you will never find the spring.🙄. I went back to the gunshop and they gave me a replacement spring. They told me it has a design fault.
My m18 in 6.5prc shoots .5” all day long with my hand load, love mines
I would add that this is the Best bang for your buck. Have one for a couple of years, in 308. Shoots sub MOA. Not too finicky about ammo, but 168gr work a treat. Looking for an 8x57 and might end going for another M18. Thanks.
Nice rifle . My favorite thing about this rifle and the Sauer 100 is the bolt locks into barrel instead of the receiver. I'm thinking about the Sauer 100 classic with beach wood it has a unique beautiful look to me or the Mauser M12 Pure or Expert or Sauer 202. I have to have wood I can't stand plastic. Thanks for sharing 👍
nice video:) i have an m12 3006 with 18.5 inch barrel, very accurate with everything i load with. superb bolt action👍🏻😊
I own both the 270 in a Tilka t3x in the Mauser m18 in 30-06 and I can say they both are superb built is quality compared to any other manufacturer for the price !!
I had iron sights added to mine. Love it! Good video!
thinking about picking this rifle up myself. how much did the iron sight job cost you?
Who did your iron sights?
What did u use & how much did it cost?
Got me one in 308 and paired with a vortex diamondback tactical 4-12x40 scope and shot a half inch group at 100 yards. In my opinion it is definitely a great rifle for the cost
And to add i showed older men the rifle and let them handle it for a minute or two and they are amazed at how smooth my bolt operates
Great rifle - period!
@@drdrake63 and as for as the polymer trigger. I never even noticed it untill i just watched the video lol
Nice review! Thanks !
Excellent review mate, well done and keep up the great work, cheers from Darwin in the Northern Territory 👍
nice rifle i have m12 chambered 30-06 that caliber 9.3x62 is simular american caliber 375 H&H use in safari for big game
9.3x62 is a very popular cartridge in Europe and is gaining popularity here in the US. It is based off a .30-06 and is stuffed with a 9.3mm/.366" bullet weighing around 286 gr for a standard load. Great video, these are on sale at EuroOptic and Im debating on one of these to go with my Sauer 100
Nonsense. 9.3x62 was designed by Otto Bock in Germany in 1905. It's not based to 30-06.
@@petrisandberg3887 correct. I should have worded it different. While the 06 is not the parent case, I use it as an example because it’s easier for most people to understand the metrics, specifically for European based cartridges.
@@petrisandberg3887 also, for the record, it may not necessarily be derived from the 06 but the .30-03 did come before it. I would imagine the designer looked at the 7.92x57 during its development
@@G19Jeeper Yeah, metrics can be tough for the people in USA. .35 Whelen could be comfortable close to 9.3x62 to get an idea about the caliber? They are practically pretty identical when the bullet hits on the shoulder of the moose :) Everything else is semantics.
9.3x62 is also suitable for dangerous game, having similar performance to .375H&H, and like the .375 can certainly be the "only" rifle you need for safari, as it works well on plains game also, though you do want to get closer than say you would with a 300 win, as the bullet drop gets considerate at longer ranges.
I think I prefer my 1980s vintage Winchester XTR .270. Georgeous rifle. Christmas present when I was in highschool.
The bolt seems lo0se in the action because it's a front locking rifle. Most front locking centerfires are like that. It doesn't affect the fit or function of the rifle adversly.
Nice review and information
Man!, I don't think you could get that rattle can camo scope mounted any lower. Had to catch it at just the right angle to see the flag in background between bell and bore. Good job!
To be honest it’s a little too low for my liking from a cheek weld perspective. But the setup is lights-out accurate so I left it alone
@@drdrake63 ...usually does when mounted as close to bore w/o touching. I purchased a DNZ "RAPID HEIGHT" tool specifically designed to determine height from receiver top to scope bottom so I'd stop buying rings that would usually end up being still too high. Give it a look and see if it's something you'd benefit from. Let me know what you think....
Good review. Thank you.
Great video 👍🏼 very informative - thank you.
I’m looking at a second hand Mauser M18 (bronze cerakote) in .300 win mag.
I also didn’t know a lot about the Remington 783, but would purchase one with confidence on your advice.
I will pray for your shoulder
The finish on the bolt looks like it’s been through some rounds already
If I get one of these I almost feel obligated to get it in 8mm Mauser since it's not only an awesome cartridge but get it as a tribute to the original Gewehr 98.
Well for use as a hunting rifle I certainly wouldn’t. Just not a lot of options or availability in that caliber. But that’s just me
I’m getting Boyd’s stock for mine.
yous guys are gooda cause me to buy a 270 someday,,,,,,,soon!
These are on sale at EuroOptic right now for $429. Very similar to the Sauer 100 and if it shoots like my Sauer, that is a steal. I am ordering a .308 and a 6.5 to compare as we speak.
Really wish they made them threaded, but I’m sure we can get someone to make it threaded
I like everything about it except the plastic clip, trigger bow and (trigger)?
$70 for a $3 piece of plastic? You’re joking.
Would you compare this to a Win XPR, Tikka t3x?
Looks well made however if I'm gonna own a mauser it's gonna be a mauser action nothing less...not big on push feeds
im not an expert, what is the difference? the number of lugs?
100 percent great comment all smoke and mirrors these days like cz dropping the 527 mini action and full controlled round feed ,hanging onto my brno 270 i had 35 years like its pure gold push feeds frowned on like fuck in africa with 375 hh as min im totaly hearing you .
I've spent over $1,000 on a Kimber long slide 1911 10mm. That was over budget for me LOL. But I figured why not
So far how do you like It? I’m about to purchase the same rifle in the same caliber.
Vreau și eu una cât costă și ce proceduri trebuie andeplinite?
Where can I buy one from?
what rings are you using?
Where can I get one?
i know they are ment for different things but what would you preffer: a cs 557 varmint sintetic with heavy barrel or a mauser m18 waldjagd?
What scopes would you recommend for a tactical look aswell as a big game hunting scope ?
"a tactical look" eh?!
hello, which rail will i need to buy to mount a scope on this?
These are set up for Remington 700 long-action bases
My M-18 in 6.5 PRC won't feed reliably, making it totally unsuitable for hunting.
what is a good scope for this rifle? I just bought one in .308
Well you can see what I put on it. The Burris. For a couple hundred more or you could get a decent Leupold. Lower end glass these days is so much better than it used to be. Your options are almost unlimited
hi, is the bolt handle all metal or is it polymer?
All metal
@@drdrake63 ah okay nice. mine will arrive in a few days and I've seen some videos where the bolt handle knob is partially polymer but those may be early production models. cant wait and thanks for the great review!
Thanks for the review, very helpful.
Also, may I ask what is the flag behind you? It looks like the US flag, but has much less stars in a circle.
The original American Flag representing the 13 colonies...
@@johnganshow5536,
Why you have this flag rather than the current flag of the US? Like I remember having the southern flag was considered to be racist in the US, what about this flag? I’m not from the US and just trying to understand lol.
@@zm5887 I hang this flag because it represents the ideals upon which the United States was founded. Which are independence, freedom, and self-determination. Things we seem to be losing as time goes on unfortunately
@@drdrake63,
You thought me both about the Mauser guns and American flags lol. Thanks a lot sir!
Bună ziua cât costă o armă Mauser M 18 și cum pot intra în posesia ei?
E aprox 4000 de lei la noi și pot fi găsite la Arrow și cumpărate cu permis de vânătoare sau colecționar
One piece bolt?
All the polymer kills it for me, I'll take a savage 10
Enjoy your rust
You call it a polymer magazine, a storage compartment in the stock, and a plastic Glock trigger, in the South we call that a Dixie cup and styrofoam dinner wear. Save your money and buy a Tikka or Weatherby.
I wonder if you are aware that Teaka has a polymer nagazine??
I love it how americans pronunce german like chinese hahahah
That rifle is a amazing value. Controlled round feed and a CHF barrel for that price is incredible. These rifles get drowned out by all the savages and Remington and rugers ect. I would rather have one of these with a different stock of course.
These are not controlled round feed. It’s a push feed.
@@drdrake63 I should have paid closer attention thank you. I still like it.
No way w all that plastic. I'd never consider this rifle at all. Buy a weatherby weatherguard bronze. Best 800$ you will ever spend
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It's PLASTIC !!!!!!!
Noooo, it’s space age ultra light fiber board.....ok ya got me, it’s plastic.
so are glocks heheh
Sleep is everything now. Its cheaper to make and doesn't warp like wood.