Mauser 98k

Kohaku2416 · 12-18-2005, 01:19 PM

I wanna buy one, but i have heard they kick a lot like a lot lot. Does anyone know of some methods on how i could let the kick not be so rough? and no im not a wuss when it comes to shooting guns with hardcore kick, i just can't hit anything if it does kick that hard >_> and i dont really want a gun if i can't hit anything with it

Rod WMG · 12-18-2005, 01:27 PM

I don't have a "real" one; mine is a Yugo. I'm certainly not immune to recoil, but this one doesn't kick anymore than any other steel butt plated military stocked firearm to me.

You might be able to get a "limbsaver" pad for it. Those get rave reviews from some of my pards online. Of course, then it's not an original 98 anymore.

policeluger · 12-18-2005, 01:56 PM

I have several K98's of original WW2 vintage....and they kick a Missouri mule

Stevie · 12-18-2005, 03:21 PM

"Kick is relative to your capacity to handle recoil. I have several 8mm rifles and really they don't kick bad at all. Some of the surplus ammo is pretty hot, machine gun grade fodder , that does have some kick to it. Remington or Winchester commercial ammo is loaded quite a bit lighter and is quite pleasant to shoot.

Look for a K98k with a laminated stock, as they seem to be about a pound heavier than a walnut stocked K98. The weight will help offset the kick somewhat. A Gew 98 or a Czech 98/22, or maybe a Turkish KKale are long rifles and dont kick too bad either.

I think the milsurp rifles and carbines reputation for recoil is exaggerated somewhat. British jungle carbines, Russian M38 and M44 carbines are supposidly "hard kickers", but my kids will shoot them without complaint. By far the worst "kicker" I own is a Rock Island 1903 rifle. Ten shots from its muzzle will leave your shoulder sore.

pipeman45 · 12-18-2005, 08:38 PM

If recoil is a problem,and you don't want to alter the gun. Get one of recoil reduction vest or strap on pads. I think you can find them in Cabelas.

Rod WMG · 12-19-2005, 07:42 PM

Pipeman is correct. That's where I got mine. If I recall correctly there are two types. One is "heavier duty" than the other. That's the one I got for shooting my .375 H&H mag from the bench with the Federal Hig Energy loads. It helped.

the gunman · 12-19-2005, 08:16 PM

I have shot 98k mausers for 50 years never really had a problem with them . I don't feel they are of any greater recoil then the current sporters. Can't really see if this is an issue .

lew1 · 12-19-2005, 08:55 PM

In fact, they may be better than the present sporters due to the extra weight of the K98k and the wider butt.

John Sabato · 12-20-2005, 11:46 AM

Mauser 98's are the backbone of the bolt-action rifle world. A timeless design, and if properly stocked they are very accurate. If you are a semi-auto shooter most of the time... you will never enjoy shooting a locked breech large caliber gun, but it will hit what you are aiming at...

the gunman · 12-20-2005, 02:37 PM

Help need a treaded muzzle nut for a K-43 original or repo . Anyone out there have one.
Richie

trigger643 · 12-22-2005, 04:05 AM

Don't be a pansy. The k98k won't bite you. These are my second loves after the P.08. Great Guns to own, fawn over and shoot. I would suggest a Yugo "Producze 44" for your first one. All Nazi parts, all rebilt. Cheap. They run under $200.00 in most places. They have a long history and heritage, unlike the Russo Captures, which are cut short for history. I bought one for my son who wanted a k98k. I have 3 original german K98ks, I'd be willing to let you have the dou44, but it would be pricy. It is all matching and arsenal reworked. Drop me a pm if interested. The byf42 and bnz43 I have are not for sale.

Kohaku2416 · 12-22-2005, 12:19 PM

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Originally posted by John Sabato
Mauser 98's are the backbone of the bolt-action rifle world. A timeless design, and if properly stocked they are very accurate. If you are a semi-auto shooter most of the time... you will never enjoy shooting a locked breech large caliber gun, but it will hit what you are aiming at...

Yea i am just to used to shooting guns like the M1 Garand and M16. But i do wanna try and get used to the Mauser 98k.

pipeman45 · 12-22-2005, 01:17 PM

Lighten up guys. There could be medical reasons for not wanting recoil. I have a friend that has bad joint pain, but refuses to give up shooting his big bores. You have to take your hat off to guys like that.

Rod WMG · 12-22-2005, 01:30 PM

Over the years I've read that this or that military rifle is a severe kicker, kohaku2416. Specifically, I've heard it in relation to the Steyr M95 and the Mosin Nagant, and a few others. This always sort of surprises me as I've shot them and find them tolerable.

What's surpising about it is that I'm not immune to recoil by any means. Practically all my centerfire rifles above the .22 caliber level have been uncomfortable to me, or downright painful, at one time or another. Today I have a mildly sore shoulder from shooting my .45-70 Marlin Guide Gun yesterday with some fairly hot loads.

Some tips: avoid shooting from the bench as this accentuates recoil for most; pull the rifle with the grip on the forearm snugly (don't go so tight as to shake) into the pocket of the shoulder; if you handload or can buy ammo with different bullets, use a lighter weight bullet as heavier bullets create more felt recoil; try the Past pad; and finally, shoot often as exposure helps toleration for me.

Good luck.

12-18-2005, 01:19 PM	#1
Kohaku2416 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Mauser 98k I wanna buy one, but i have heard they kick a lot like a lot lot. Does anyone know of some methods on how i could let the kick not be so rough? and no im not a wuss when it comes to shooting guns with hardcore kick, i just can't hit anything if it does kick that hard >_> and i dont really want a gun if i can't hit anything with it

12-18-2005, 08:38 PM	#5
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If recoil is a problem,and you don't want to alter the gun. Get one of recoil reduction vest or strap on pads. I think you can find them in Cabelas. __________________ Dave

12-19-2005, 08:55 PM	#8
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	In fact, they may be better than the present sporters due to the extra weight of the K98k and the wider butt. __________________ charlie

12-20-2005, 11:46 AM	#9
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Mauser 98's are the backbone of the bolt-action rifle world. A timeless design, and if properly stocked they are very accurate. If you are a semi-auto shooter most of the time... you will never enjoy shooting a locked breech large caliber gun, but it will hit what you are aiming at... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

12-22-2005, 04:05 AM	#11
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Don't be a pansy. The k98k won't bite you. These are my second loves after the P.08. Great Guns to own, fawn over and shoot. I would suggest a Yugo "Producze 44" for your first one. All Nazi parts, all rebilt. Cheap. They run under $200.00 in most places. They have a long history and heritage, unlike the Russo Captures, which are cut short for history. I bought one for my son who wanted a k98k. I have 3 original german K98ks, I'd be willing to let you have the dou44, but it would be pricy. It is all matching and arsenal reworked. Drop me a pm if interested. The byf42 and bnz43 I have are not for sale. __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

12-18-2005, 01:27 PM	#2
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't have a "real" one; mine is a Yugo. I'm certainly not immune to recoil, but this one doesn't kick anymore than any other steel butt plated military stocked firearm to me. You might be able to get a "limbsaver" pad for it. Those get rave reviews from some of my pards online. Of course, then it's not an original 98 anymore.

12-18-2005, 01:56 PM	#3
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I have several K98's of original WW2 vintage....and they kick a Missouri mule

12-18-2005, 03:21 PM	#4
Stevie User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ok. Posts: 212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"Kick is relative to your capacity to handle recoil. I have several 8mm rifles and really they don't kick bad at all. Some of the surplus ammo is pretty hot, machine gun grade fodder , that does have some kick to it. Remington or Winchester commercial ammo is loaded quite a bit lighter and is quite pleasant to shoot. Look for a K98k with a laminated stock, as they seem to be about a pound heavier than a walnut stocked K98. The weight will help offset the kick somewhat. A Gew 98 or a Czech 98/22, or maybe a Turkish KKale are long rifles and dont kick too bad either. I think the milsurp rifles and carbines reputation for recoil is exaggerated somewhat. British jungle carbines, Russian M38 and M44 carbines are supposidly "hard kickers", but my kids will shoot them without complaint. By far the worst "kicker" I own is a Rock Island 1903 rifle. Ten shots from its muzzle will leave your shoulder sore.

12-19-2005, 07:42 PM	#6
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pipeman is correct. That's where I got mine. If I recall correctly there are two types. One is "heavier duty" than the other. That's the one I got for shooting my .375 H&H mag from the bench with the Federal Hig Energy loads. It helped.

12-19-2005, 08:16 PM	#7
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	I have shot 98k mausers for 50 years never really had a problem with them . I don't feel they are of any greater recoil then the current sporters. Can't really see if this is an issue .

12-20-2005, 02:37 PM	#10
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Help need a treaded muzzle nut for a K-43 original or repo . Anyone out there have one. Richie

12-22-2005, 01:17 PM	#13
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lighten up guys. There could be medical reasons for not wanting recoil. I have a friend that has bad joint pain, but refuses to give up shooting his big bores. You have to take your hat off to guys like that. __________________ Dave

12-22-2005, 01:30 PM	#14
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Over the years I've read that this or that military rifle is a severe kicker, kohaku2416. Specifically, I've heard it in relation to the Steyr M95 and the Mosin Nagant, and a few others. This always sort of surprises me as I've shot them and find them tolerable. What's surpising about it is that I'm not immune to recoil by any means. Practically all my centerfire rifles above the .22 caliber level have been uncomfortable to me, or downright painful, at one time or another. Today I have a mildly sore shoulder from shooting my .45-70 Marlin Guide Gun yesterday with some fairly hot loads. Some tips: avoid shooting from the bench as this accentuates recoil for most; pull the rifle with the grip on the forearm snugly (don't go so tight as to shake) into the pocket of the shoulder; if you handload or can buy ammo with different bullets, use a lighter weight bullet as heavier bullets create more felt recoil; try the Past pad; and finally, shoot often as exposure helps toleration for me. Good luck.