Looking over the descriptions of various Mauser 98 actions, the terms "authentic Mauser rotating-bolt locking system" and "controlled feeding by means of a large, non-rotating extractor" are used.

Could someone help me understand what a "rotating-bolt system" and a "non-rotating extractor" are.... please?

Thanks!!!


Michael.

The extractor stays in the same position in relation to the action while the bolt is being rotated up and pulled back. In other words, the extractor allows the bolt to turn inside it while the bolt is being rotated.

The extractor stays in the same position in relation to the action while the bolt is being rotated up and pulled back. In other words, the extractor allows the bolt to turn inside it while the bolt is being rotated.


Ahh.... so a "rotating-bolt" and a "non-rotating extractor" are two complementary components within a standard Mauser action. Check. Thanks, kciH!

Anyone know of an in-depth technical run-down of the Mauser action (form & function) available on-line?


Michael.

There are lots of resources in print, I'm sure if you do a search and some poking around you'll find something to help you. You might want to use Mauser 98 as a search term since that will be the most similar to what the sporting actions are based on. There are several different Mauser actions, but the 98 is what you'll see most current sporting actions use as a base. There are lots of guys on here who know about all there is to know about these, I'm not one of them. :)

Anyone know of an in-depth technical run-down of the Mauser action (form & function) available on-line?


Michael.
There are an amazing number of different Mauser actions. Entire books have been written on the subject and none are considered "comprehensive".

A few would be:
Bolt Action Rifles by Frank De Haas
Mauser Bolt Actions by Jerry Kuhnhausen
Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles by John Speed* (probably the most comprehensive).

There are an amazing number of different Mauser actions. Entire books have been written on the subject and none are considered "comprehensive".

A few would be:
Bolt Action Rifles by Frank De Haas
Mauser Bolt Actions by Jerry Kuhnhausen
Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles by John Speed* (probably the most comprehensive).


Thanks!

Michael.