The swedes definitely made some of the best rifles from that time period, I haven’t yet had the pleasure of owning or in fact shooting a K31 but I love my K11. Thanks for watching!
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry welcome to the exclusive 6.5x55 club, I also have a Ludwig Loewe 1893 in 7x57 and she’s a great shooter too , almost as good as my 1911 Carl Gustav … almost !! 🇸🇪😍
One of the best all around calibers! I remember buying a mixed lot of that ammunition and 2 of the rounds were AP. Needless to say I drilled 2 perfect holes right through my AR500 plate.
Swedish Mauser got the best steel as well as the making quality. The 6.5x55 cartridge is also among the best even as today’s standard. I also just got my Carl Gustaf 1911 several days ago. Can’t wait to test it on the range. Also, it’s also the cheapest Mauser we can buy in Australia. Along with the bayonet, costs less than 1000 bucks. Make it the best priced mil surplus rifles on the current market👍
Your rifle has holes drilled and tapped on the rear of the receiver -this is not from Bubba - it is for the Swedish diopter sight - you might see if you can locate one (they are not cheap...) and that would really allow precise shooting.
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry I have one of these rifles manufactured in 1898 by Carl Gustafs and enjoy it very much. When I purchased it the rifle was in very bad condition, I had a gunsmith work his magic on the working parts and I refinished the stock. At some point in it’s history a previous owner elected to “sporterize” the rifle which including shortening the barrel and turning down the bolt handle and installing a new more modern stock. It was professionally well done, but unfortunately poorly loved after that. As I am not a military collector these changes do not bother me and work well for my intended use. Plus for $100.00 I could not refuse to purchase it. However, the working parts are still very much the M96 Swedish Mauser. Years ago I did own an M94 Swedish Mauser manufactured in 1914 that was in pristine original condition, but foolishly sold it. I agree with you these are wonderful rifles and carbines.
They are such great rifles. I had one in kinda rough external condition but the bore was great, shot like a laser beam. Might have to get another after watchung this.
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry I only got to shoot out to 200 yards with mine, but it was no issue to hit anything at that distance. Also I'd say the only slicker turn-bolt rifle is the Krag, which says a lot for the M96.
It is in exceptional condition for being over a century old, testament to how fine the machining was and how much care the Swedes took with their rifles
The Steel from the German manufactured 96s was from Krupps , the finest in the world. Sweden had very good steel also , the bolt quality is still impressive , even today 🇸🇪
Now that is a question I’d have to make a Vs video out of, they are both very accurate and both are on the “dead simple” end of the scale. I will have to test this
I’d say the Mosin by a pretty significant margin. I would also say the M39 is a bit heavier, though the M/96 is a lot longer. Power advantage would undoubtedly go to the Mosin, but without doing a proper comparison I’d almost think that would translate to longer times between shots... I’m definitely making this into a video and probably quite soon
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry I’ve got a soft spot for the M96, with tons of respect to the M39 mosin. However one of my M96 mausers will shoot sub moa at 100yds (if I do my part). Granted, it’s outfitted with competition diopter sights which makes it even more of a pleasure to shoot
Love my Swedish Mauser (M38) even more than our own K31! Cheers from Switzerland!
The swedes definitely made some of the best rifles from that time period, I haven’t yet had the pleasure of owning or in fact shooting a K31 but I love my K11. Thanks for watching!
The Swedes sure did make a nice rifle and the limited use keeps many great examples around for us to enjoy. It's a nice piece to be the caretaker of!
You have now just joined the best of the best Mauser Club , congrats on the 6.5 Swedish Mauser !
Thank ya kindly!
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry welcome to the exclusive 6.5x55 club, I also have a Ludwig Loewe 1893 in 7x57 and she’s a great shooter too , almost as good as my 1911 Carl Gustav … almost !! 🇸🇪😍
The yellow chart is the updated drop chart for the newer ammo they started using instead of redoing the sites
One of the best all around calibers! I remember buying a mixed lot of that ammunition and 2 of the rounds were AP. Needless to say I drilled 2 perfect holes right through my AR500 plate.
Done that before! Mostly with 7.62x54. Thanks for watching!
Done that before! Mostly with 7.62x54. Thanks for watching!
just looking at the steel they used, you can see quality- they are beauties!!!!
They are indeed! These are as good as it gets when it comes to quality in a military rifle
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry I own two CG 96's will never sell them!
howdy Thomas, just picked up one of these, and a Spanish m43, in an auction. Can't wait to get some ammo and take them out
Very nice! Need to get me some Spanish stuff at some point, got a friend getting into the hobby that has some but none for me yet
Swedish Mauser got the best steel as well as the making quality. The 6.5x55 cartridge is also among the best even as today’s standard. I also just got my Carl Gustaf 1911 several days ago. Can’t wait to test it on the range. Also, it’s also the cheapest Mauser we can buy in Australia. Along with the bayonet, costs less than 1000 bucks. Make it the best priced mil surplus rifles on the current market👍
Very nice! I definitely need to take this thing out again soon, easily in my top 5 best shooters
Wow ! I have a 1911 Carl Gustaf also , its my favorite rifle to shoot 👍
Your rifle has holes drilled and tapped on the rear of the receiver -this is not from Bubba - it is for the Swedish diopter sight - you might see if you can locate one (they are not cheap...) and that would really allow precise shooting.
👍 Nice overview of this rifle.
Thank you kindly!
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry I have one of these rifles manufactured in 1898 by Carl Gustafs and enjoy it very much. When I purchased it the rifle was in very bad condition, I had a gunsmith work his magic on the working parts and I refinished the stock. At some point in it’s history a previous owner elected to “sporterize” the rifle which including shortening the barrel and turning down the bolt handle and installing a new more modern stock. It was professionally well done, but unfortunately poorly loved after that. As I am not a military collector these changes do not bother me and work well for my intended use. Plus for $100.00 I could not refuse to purchase it. However, the working parts are still very much the M96 Swedish Mauser. Years ago I did own an M94 Swedish Mauser manufactured in 1914 that was in pristine original condition, but foolishly sold it. I agree with you these are wonderful rifles and carbines.
They are such great rifles. I had one in kinda rough external condition but the bore was great, shot like a laser beam. Might have to get another after watchung this.
Yeah this thing will be brought out again in the near future, I’d say it’s at least in the top 5 most accurate rifles I own
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry I only got to shoot out to 200 yards with mine, but it was no issue to hit anything at that distance. Also I'd say the only slicker turn-bolt rifle is the Krag, which says a lot for the M96.
Nice shootin bud!
I have used a sporterized version of this rifle and cannot praise it enough! Just make sure that you use hearing protection, as the report is LOUD.
It’s definitely a tac driver! Every so often I stumble upon a gun that truly impresses me, this was definitely one of those guns. Thanks for watching!
I see you made a second comment but CZcams seems to have sucked it into a black hole for whatever reason
That’s what I shot my whitetail with! My Kimber is the sportster version of that rifle!
Heck yeah man! Never realized that, and it’s your profile pic and everything!
Yes sir yes sir
Its hard to imagine a rifle that old looking and shooting that good
It is in exceptional condition for being over a century old, testament to how fine the machining was and how much care the Swedes took with their rifles
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry actually they weren't used that much during war times. And yes, the steel quality is unmatched, even today.
The Steel from the German manufactured 96s was from Krupps , the finest in the world. Sweden had very good steel also , the bolt quality is still impressive , even today 🇸🇪
nice rifle! would be cool to see the 6.5 swede and the 6.5 Japanese chronograph numbers
Gonna see what I can do in that department 👍🏻 also looking into some recipes for homemade ballistic gel to use for testing
that would be cool to !
Good stuff as usual. Do you have an email? I would like to follow up on the 8x52 Siamese
The best place to reach me would be @greatnorthwestweaponry on Instagram via direct message
Silly question, but are you the same crew from Forest Firearms?
Yeah I was with that channel for a couple years, but it was Ivan’s project
15:10 How to read the yellow chart? Ian from Forgotten Weapon explains in his video czcams.com/video/ueaDzUieuS4/video.html (towards the end)
Thanks I’ll check it out!
TomTom we’re gonna need to find at least two subscribers here or we’re looking at a bad number!😱
Lol true that, shouldn’t stick around long though, 5 so far today!
which one is better in terms of accuracy and ease of use, Swedish M/96 or the Mosin M39? Thanks
Now that is a question I’d have to make a Vs video out of, they are both very accurate and both are on the “dead simple” end of the scale. I will have to test this
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry which recoiled more? I'm thinking its got to be the Mosin but by how much more? Thanks
I’d say the Mosin by a pretty significant margin. I would also say the M39 is a bit heavier, though the M/96 is a lot longer. Power advantage would undoubtedly go to the Mosin, but without doing a proper comparison I’d almost think that would translate to longer times between shots... I’m definitely making this into a video and probably quite soon
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry Nice looking forward to it
@@GreatNorthwestWeaponry I’ve got a soft spot for the M96, with tons of respect to the M39 mosin. However one of my M96 mausers will shoot sub moa at 100yds (if I do my part). Granted, it’s outfitted with competition diopter sights which makes it even more of a pleasure to shoot