German Bolt-Action Sporting Rifles M-Z

Mauser Mk X/Mk X Carbine

Notes: This is a German bolt-action hunting rifle with an excellent reputation. They have butterknife bolt handles, double set triggers, straight stocks, and European-style fore-end muzzle caps. Some typical calibers are noted below.

Weapon	Ammunition	Weight	Magazines	Price
Mauser Mk X	.243 Winchester	2.72 kg	5-Internal	$997
Mauser Mk X	6.5x57mm Mauser	3.05 kg	5-Internal	$1212
Mauser Mk X	7.62mm NATO	3.37 kg	5-Internal	$1429
Mauser Mk X	.30-06 Springfield	3.8 kg	5-Internal	$1711
Mauser Mk X	8mm Mauser	3.78 kg	5-Internal	$1699
Mauser Mk X	9.3x62mm Mauser	4.89 kg	5-Internal	$2697
Mauser Mk X Carbine	.243 Winchester	2.43 kg	5-Internal	$989
Mauser Mk X Carbine	6.5x57mm Mauser	2.73 kg	5-Internal	$1204
Mauser Mk X Carbine	7.62mm NATO	3.02 kg	5-Internal	$1421
Mauser Mk X Carbine	.30-06 Springfield	3.4 kg	5-Internal	$1703
Mauser Mk X Carbine	8mm Mauser	3.38 kg	5-Internal	$1691
Mauser Mk X Carbine	9.3x62mm Mauser	4.38 kg	5-Internal	$2673

Weapon	ROF	Damage	Pen	Bulk	SS	Burst	Range
Mauser Mk X (.243)	BA	3	2-Nil	7	4	Nil	66
Mauser Mk X (6.5x57mm)	BA	4	2-Nil	7	5	Nil	66
Mauser Mk X (7.62mm)	BA	4	2-3-Nil	7	4	Nil	79
Mauser Mk X (.30-06)	BA	4	2-3-Nil	7	4	Nil	69
Mauser Mk X (8mm)	BA	4	2-3-Nil	7	5	Nil	79
Mauser Mk X (9.3x62mm)	BA	5	2-4-Nil	7	5	Nil	80
Mk X Carbine (.243Win)	BA	3	2-Nil	7	4	Nil	62
Mk X Carbine (6.5x57mm)	BA	4	2-Nil	7	5	Nil	62
Mk X Carbine (7.62mm)	BA	4	2-3-Nil	7	5	Nil	75
Mk X Carbine (.30-06)	BA	4	2-3-Nil	7	5	Nil	65
Mk X Carbine (8mm)	BA	4	2-3-Nil	7	5	Nil	75
Mk X Carbine (9.3x62mm)	BA	5	2-4-Nil	7	5	Nil	75

Mauser Model 66

Notes: Introduced in 1965 (with production beginning in 1966), the Model 66 is a bolt-action sporting rifle which comes in four basic models (or groups) and several variants. It features a short-throw bolt action, even when chambering the long rounds the Model 66 normally uses; this is achieved by locating the magazine between the trigger and the bolt, and by telescoping the bolt and bolt carrier. The weapon has iron sights, which may be removed and replaced by others if desired. It is also drilled and tapped for a scope mount. The stock is of walnut, with a half-length fore-end and a rubber recoil pad on the butt. It has a number of nice touches, such as an ebony or rosewood pistol grip wrist cap, a rounded rosewood fore-end cap, a checkered pistol grip wrist and fore-end, and a set trigger as standard (with a conventional trigger available upon request). Variants include the Model 66ST Stutzen (known as the Model 660 Ultra in the US), with a shorter 20.85-inch barrel (as opposed to the standard 23.6-inch barrel); the Model 66SM, with a Monte Carlo-type stock, deeper pistol grip wrist, and a Schnabel fore-end tip; it is identical to the standard Model 66 for game purposes. The Model 66S and Model 66SM Magnum are virtually identical to the Group IV standard Model 66s, but use 25.6-inch barrels, heavier bolts, and deeper magazines. The Models 66D and 66SD are deluxe versions of the standard rifle, identical for game purposes to the standard M-66.

The Mauser SP-66 Sniper Rifle (see German Sniper Rifles) is a heavily-modified version of the Model 66.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Model 66 Group I

.243 Winchester

3.14 kg

3

$1083

Model 66 Group I

6.5x57mm Mauser

3.38 kg

3

$1297

Model 66 Group I

.270 Winchester

3.64 kg

3

$1541

Model 66 Group I

7x64mm Brenneke

3.68 kg

3

$1585

Model 66 Group I

7.62mm NATO

3.61 kg

3

$1512

Model 66 Group I

.30-06 Springfield

3.89 kg

3

$1792

Model 66 Group II

9.3x64mm Brenneke

4.63 kg

3

$2839

Model 66 Group III

6.5x68mm RWS

3.75 kg

3

$1473

Model 66 Group III

7mm Vom Hofe

3.65 kg

3

$1620

Model 66 Group III

8x68mm RWS

4.52 kg

3

$2472

Model 66 Group IV

7mm Remington Magnum

3.95 kg

3

$1563

Model 66 Group IV

.300 Winchester Magnum

4.44 kg

3

$2300

Model 66 Group IV

.375 H&H Magnum

5.35 kg

3

$3245

Model 66 Group IV

.458 Winchester Magnum

5.97 kg

3

$4004

Model 66ST Stutzen Group I

.243 Winchester

3.1 kg

3

$1055

Model 66ST Stutzen Group I

6.5x57mm Mauser

3.34 kg

3

$1269

Model 66ST Stutzen Group I

.270 Winchester

3.59 kg

3

$1513

Model 66ST Stutzen Group I

7x64mm Brenneke

3.63 kg

3

$1557

Model 66ST Stutzen Group I

7.62mm NATO

3.56 kg

3

$1484

Model 66ST Stutzen Group I

.30-06 Springfield

3.84 kg

3

$1764

Model 66ST Stutzen Group II

9.3x64mm Brenneke

4.57 kg

3

$2804

Model 66ST Stutzen Group III

6.5x68mm RWS

3.7 kg

3

$1461

Model 66ST Stutzen Group III

7mm Vom Hofe

3.6 kg

3

$1592

Model 66ST Stutzen Group III

8x68mm RWS

4.46 kg

3

$2437

Model 66ST Stutzen Group III

7mm Remington Magnum

3.9 kg

3

$1552

Model 66ST Stutzen Group III

.300 Winchester Magnum

4.38 kg

3

$2265

Model 66ST Stutzen Group III

.375 H&H Magnum

5.28 kg

3

$3210

Model 66ST Stutzen Group III

.458 Winchester Magnum

5.89 kg

3

$3969

Model 66S/SM Magnum

7mm Remington Magnum

3.98 kg

3

$1600

Model 66S/SM Magnum

.300 Winchester Magnum

4.47 kg

3

$2410

Model 66S/SM Magnum

.375 H&H Magnum

5.39 kg

3

$3354

Model 66S/SM Magnum

.458 Winchester Magnum

6.01 kg

3

$4114

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Model 66 Group I (.243)

BA

3

2-Nil

7

3

Nil

73

Model 66 Group I (6.5mm Mauser)

BA

4

2-Nil

7

4

Nil

73

Model 66 Group I (.270)

BA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

67

Model 66 Group I (7mm Brenneke)

BA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

83

Model 66 Group I (7.62mm)

BA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

87

Model 66 Group I (.30-06)

BA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

76

Model 66 Group II (9.3mm)

BA

6

1-3-Nil

7

5

Nil

95

Model 66 Group III (6.5mm RWS)

BA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

66

Model 66 Group III (7mm Vom Hofe)

BA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

81

Model 66 Group III (8mm RWS)

BA

6

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

81

Model 66 Group IV (7mm Magnum)

BA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

75

Model 66 Group IV (.300)

BA

5

2-3-Nil

7

3

Nil

78

Model 66 Group IV (.375)

BA

6

1-3-Nil

8

4

Nil

87

Model 66 Group IV (.458)

BA

7

1-3-5

8

4

Nil

95

Model 66 Stutzen Group I (.243)

BA

3

2-Nil

6

3

Nil

61

Model 66 Stutzen Group I (6.5mm Mauser)

BA

4

2-Nil

7

4

Nil

60

Model 66 Stutzen Group I (.270)

BA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

56

Model 66 Stutzen Group I (7mm Brenneke)

BA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

69

Model 66 Stutzen Group I (7.62mm)

BA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

73

Model 66 Stutzen Group I (.30-06)

BA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

63

Model 66 Stutzen Group II (9.3mm)

BA

6

1-3-Nil

7

5

Nil

87

Model 66 Stutzen Group III (6.5mm RWS)

BA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

61

Model 66 Stutzen Group III (7mm Vom Hofe)

BA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

67

Model 66 Stutzen Group III (8mm RWS)

BA

6

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

74

Model 66 Stutzen Group IV (7mm Magnum)

BA

4

1-2-3

7

4

Nil

69

Model 66 Stutzen Group IV (.300)

BA

5

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

72

Model 66 Stutzen Group IV (.375)

BA

6

1-3-Nil

8

5

Nil

80

Model 66 Stutzen Group IV (.458)

BA

7

1-3-5

8

5

Nil

87

Model 66S/SM Magnum (7mm Magnum)

BA

4

1-2-3

8

4

Nil

94

Model 66S/SM Magnum (.300)

BA

5

2-3-Nil

8

4

Nil

98

Model 66S/SM Magnum (.375)

BA

7

1-3-5

9

5

Nil

110

Model 66S/SM Magnum (.458)

BA

8

1-3-5

9

5

Nil

119

Merkel KR-1

Notes: Most people say the Merkel KR-1 looks a bit strange, even fragile; it is, however quite the accurate and well-built short hunting rifle.

The fragile look of the rifle comes primarily from the stock, which includes a narrow and medium-deep pistol grip wrist, a stock which is basically only as wide as it has to be, and a fore-end which is built in the same manner. In addition, a good portion of the barrel is exposed, and it looks quite spindly. This should not fool the shooter, however; the stock is made of exceptionally-strong premium European walnut root, and the metalwork is of high-grade, high-strength steel. The bolt carrier looks like a sort of hood at the top of the receiver, and the bolt handle projects from the very top of the receiver instead of the middle or bottom of the receiver like most bolt-action rifles. Then the bolt is cycled, the entire rear portion of the top of the receiver/bolt hood moves to the rear. The action is a short-throw action. The barrel has a front ramp-type sight at nearly the muzzle; the "rear" sight is a simple aperture sight adjustable for windage and elevation, and is actually located a good 7 inches down the barrel in the "stalking" position. The KR-1 is primarily designed for use with a scope however, and it includes QD scope mounts set in standard drilling and tapping. The safety is a three-position type, and the bolt can be cycled while the rifle is set on safe. The trigger is also unusual; it functions as a standard trigger when pulled (though with a light 2-pound pull weight), but when pushed forward first, it acts as a set trigger, dropping the pull weight down to 8 ounces. Though small, the magazine is a detachable box which can also be loaded from the top through the action.

The standard KR-1 uses a 20.25-inch, 22.25-inch, or 24.25-inch barrel; the stock is a bit more substantial, but still looks (and only looks) rather fragile and the barrel sticks out quite a bit. The standard version can change calibers by simply changing (if necessary), the barrel, magazine, and bolt face. The KR-1 Stutzen uses only the 20.25-inch barrel, and has a full-length (Mannlicher) fore-end, as well as having a reduced number of chamberings available.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

.222 Remington

2.9 kg

3

$758

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

.222 Remington

2.94 kg

3

$779

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

.222 Remington

2.98 kg

3

$800

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

5.56mm NATO

2.93 kg

3

$777

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

5.56mm NATO

2.97 kg

3

$798

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

5.56mm NATO

3.01 kg

3

$819

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

.243 Winchester

3.21 kg

3

$979

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

.243 Winchester

3.25 kg

3

$1000

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

.243 Winchester

3.29 kg

3

$1020

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

6.5mm Swedish

3.44 kg

3

$1161

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

6.5mm Swedish

3.48 kg

3

$1183

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

6.5mm Swedish

3.52 kg

3

$1204

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

.270 Winchester

3.76 kg

3

$1437

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

.270 Winchester

3.8 kg

3

$1458

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

.270 Winchester

3.84 kg

3

$1478

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

.270 Winchester Short Magnum

3.53 kg

2

$1228

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

.270 Winchester Short Magnum

3.57 kg

2

$1249

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

.270 Winchester Short Magnum

3.61 kg

2

$1270

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

7mm-08 Remington

3.57 kg

3

$1247

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

7mm-08 Remington

3.61 kg

3

$1268

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

7mm-08 Remington

3.66 kg

3

$1289

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

7mm Mauser

3.69 kg

3

$1346

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

7mm Mauser

3.73 kg

3

$1367

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

7mm Mauser

3.77 kg

3

$1388

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

7mm Remington Magnum

3.84 kg

2

$1476

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

7mm Remington Magnum

3.88 kg

2

$1497

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

7mm Remington Magnum

3.92 kg

2

$1517

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

7x64mm Brenneke

3.85 kg

3

$1479

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

7x64mm Brenneke

3.89 kg

3

$1502

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

7x64mm Brenneke

3.94 kg

3

$1523

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

7.62mm NATO

3.77 kg

3

$1406

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

7.62mm NATO

3.81 kg

3

$1429

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

7.62mm NATO

3.86 kg

3

$1450

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

.300 Winchester Short Magnum

3.83 kg

2

$1461

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

.300 Winchester Short Magnum

3.88 kg

2

$1482

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

.300 Winchester Short Magnum

3.93 kg

2

$1503

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

.30-06 Springfield

4.08 kg

3

$1688

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

.30-06 Springfield

4.12 kg

3

$1709

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

.30-06 Springfield

4.17 kg

3

$1730

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

.300 Winchester Magnum

4.32 kg

2

$2187

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

.300 Winchester Magnum

4.37 kg

2

$2250

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

.300 Winchester Magnum

4.42 kg

2

$2312

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

8mm Mauser

4.08 kg

3

$1674

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

8mm Mauser

4.12 kg

3

$1695

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

8mm Mauser

4.17 kg

3

$1715

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

8mm Brenneke

4.46 kg

3

$2301

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

8mm Brenneke

4.51 kg

3

$2364

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

8mm Brenneke

4.56 kg

3

$2426

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

9.3x62mm Mauser

4.79 kg

3

$2645

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

9.3x62mm Mauser

4.84 kg

3

$2707

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

9.3x62mm Mauser

4.9 kg

3

$2770

KR-1 (20.25" Barrel)

.338 Winchester Magnum

4.58 kg

2

$2408

KR-1 (22.25" Barrel)

.338 Winchester Magnum

4.63 kg

2

$2471

KR-1 (24.25" Barrel)

.338 Winchester Magnum

4.68 kg

2

$2533

KR-1 Stutzen

.243 Winchester

2.9 kg

3

$983

KR-1 Stutzen

6.5mm Swedish

3.11 kg

3

$1168

KR-1 Stutzen

.270 Winchester

3.4 kg

3

$1444

KR-1 Stutzen

7mm-08 Remington

3.23 kg

3

$1253

KR-1 Stutzen

7mm Mauser

3.34 kg

3

$1353

KR-1 Stutzen

7x64mm Brenneke

3.48 kg

3

$1488

KR-1 Stutzen

7.62mm NATO

3.41 kg

3

$1415

KR-1 Stutzen

.30-06 Springfield

3.69 kg

3

$1697

KR-1 Stutzen

8mm Mauser

3.69 kg

3

$1682

KR-1 Stutzen

8mm Brenneke

4.03 kg

3

$2313

KR-1 Stutzen

9.3x62mm Mauser

4.33 kg

3

$2658

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

KR-1 (20.25", .222)

BA

3

1-Nil

6

3

Nil

66

KR-1 (22.25", .222)

BA

3

1-Nil

6

3

Nil

74

KR-1 (24.25", .222)

BA

3

1-Nil

7

3

Nil

81

KR-1 (20.25", 5.56mm)

BA

3

1-Nil

6

3

Nil

64

KR-1 (22.25", 5.56mm)

BA

3

1-Nil

6

3

Nil

73

KR-1 (24.25", 5.56mm)

BA

3

1-Nil

7

3

Nil

79

KR-1 (20.25", .243)

BA

3

2-Nil

6

3

Nil

60

KR-1 (22.25", .243)

BA

3

2-Nil

7

3

Nil

69

KR-1 (24.25", .243)

BA

3

2-Nil

7

3

Nil

78

KR-1 (20.25", 6.5mm)

BA

3

2-Nil

6

4

Nil

61

KR-1 (22.25", 6.5mm)

BA

4

2-Nil

7

4

Nil

71

KR-1 (24.25", 6.5mm)

BA

4

2-Nil

7

4

Nil

81

KR-1 (20.25", .270)

BA

4

2-3-Nil

7

4

Nil

55