Mauser or lee enfield

therifleman · 07-20-2008, 02:53 PM

i am taking a poll

mm_christ · 07-20-2008, 04:12 PM

mauser all the way, k98 or any other countries mauser variant, dang good rifles

billy · 07-20-2008, 05:06 PM

the enfield is a 303

K75RT · 07-20-2008, 05:09 PM

This is a tough comparison, I think the Mauser 98 in its various forms is the ultimate design in bolt action rifles of the 20th century. It had everything that a safe, accurate, and durable rifle needed in an infantry rifle. Yet the Lee-Enfield in its No.1MkIII and the No.4Mk1/II, etc. display some of the most outstanding "handling" characteristics in any infantry rifle. The L-E had a 10 shot magazine that was double the European standard of the day. The rifle could be fired and the bolt opened to extract the spent round and then closed with out removing the rifle from your shoulder or sighting...Try that with any other Allied BA rifle or Axis BA rifle...I have several L-E rifles because they are fun to shoot and they make good sporters if so inclined.

texnmidwest · 07-20-2008, 05:13 PM

I voted for the enfield. I guess that is because I own one and am very impressed. The closest thing to a 98K I have is an 03A3. Great rifle but I can cycle an Enfield faster and sight it faster.

billy · 07-20-2008, 05:28 PM

ive got each and the enfield is a better gun.
IMHO

Kodiak32 · 07-20-2008, 07:49 PM

I have both and I favor the Enfield.

The 10 round magazine is one big plus for the Enfield.

Capt'n Mil Coll · 07-20-2008, 11:14 PM

I have lots of both and I like the Mausers better.

Burke · 07-20-2008, 11:18 PM

Well, soon a fellow G&G member will own both my Mauser and My Enfield but in parting with them I will say that they were both great guns. The Enfield is flawless in its action and the Mauser is a Fine long gun.

I say Enfield..
and then Mauser..

TheJoker · 07-21-2008, 08:30 PM

I've got two Model 4's and one K98. I have to agree with the folks favoring the Enfield. The bolt operates much more smoothly and quickly. Then throw in twice the magazine capacity and I think there's little doubt. The Mauser might have the advantage at longer ranges, I've never fired either beyond 100 yards.

therifleman · 08-07-2008, 06:55 PM

mauser98k won, this poll is closed

Iron_Colonel · 08-09-2008, 01:58 AM

My Enfield shoots better than my Mauser does at this point in time anyways. But it could just be the old Turk Mauser 8mm I have. I did buy some other 8mm Mauser ammo, and haven't shot that on paper yet. I should probly do that and see if it shoots any better.

therifleman · 08-09-2008, 08:32 AM

dont buy that american 8mm ammo! its not worth it! its only half the psi of the eroupe 8mm ammo!

ozyhunterdarren · 08-13-2008, 06:35 AM

I have 2 M96 mausers (customised and standard ex-mil)and 2 SMLE no3s a full wood ex-mil and a sporterised,and have played with plenty 98k rifles,their both tough rifles,but I would say the mausers are a stronger action,they just look it,theres more metal there,so for reloading and handling pressure for hunting or target,Id go the mauser,however,the 10 round detachable magasine on the .303 makes it the superior battle rifle(Of its time of coarse)capeable of a higher rate of fire,and still has plenty knockdown,has been used on every animal in australia,so depends what you want to do with it,I wouldnt like to be hit with either.
Someone build a 98k with a 10 shot detachable mag!!

militarymania · 08-27-2008, 02:50 PM

you cant go wrong with either one,but i give a slight edge to the mauser for ergonomic reasons

SwedeSteve · 08-27-2008, 06:45 PM

I'll go with the Enfield over a K98.

BIGJOHN-1 · 08-31-2008, 04:49 AM

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07-20-2008, 02:53 PM	#1
therifleman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: glennville ga Posts: 155 Blog Entries: 2	Mauser or lee enfield i am taking a poll __________________ can't wait t'll winter

07-20-2008, 04:12 PM	#2
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 238	mauser all the way, k98 or any other countries mauser variant, dang good rifles __________________ I belong to the chair force...literally!!!

07-20-2008, 05:06 PM	#3
billy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 15,746 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 158	the enfield is a 303 __________________ ignint mcnugget... the slug o love sez... remember kids two warning shots to the head for safety!

07-20-2008, 05:13 PM	#5
texnmidwest New Sheriff in Town! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 4,775	I voted for the enfield. I guess that is because I own one and am very impressed. The closest thing to a 98K I have is an 03A3. Great rifle but I can cycle an Enfield faster and sight it faster. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

07-20-2008, 05:09 PM	#4
K75RT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Litchfield County, Connecticut Posts: 449	This is a tough comparison, I think the Mauser 98 in its various forms is the ultimate design in bolt action rifles of the 20th century. It had everything that a safe, accurate, and durable rifle needed in an infantry rifle. Yet the Lee-Enfield in its No.1MkIII and the No.4Mk1/II, etc. display some of the most outstanding "handling" characteristics in any infantry rifle. The L-E had a 10 shot magazine that was double the European standard of the day. The rifle could be fired and the bolt opened to extract the spent round and then closed with out removing the rifle from your shoulder or sighting...Try that with any other Allied BA rifle or Axis BA rifle...I have several L-E rifles because they are fun to shoot and they make good sporters if so inclined.

07-20-2008, 05:28 PM	#6
billy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 15,746 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 158	ive got each and the enfield is a better gun. IMHO __________________ ignint mcnugget... the slug o love sez... remember kids two warning shots to the head for safety!

07-20-2008, 07:49 PM	#7
Kodiak32 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 357	I have both and I favor the Enfield. The 10 round magazine is one big plus for the Enfield.

07-20-2008, 11:14 PM	#8
Capt'n Mil Coll Military Rifle Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 2,729 Images: 44	I have lots of both and I like the Mausers better. __________________ Let's light this fuse and see what happens!

07-20-2008, 11:18 PM	#9
Burke Ahh..Cordite. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gun City, Arizona Posts: 574 Images: 23	Well, soon a fellow G&G member will own both my Mauser and My Enfield but in parting with them I will say that they were both great guns. The Enfield is flawless in its action and the Mauser is a Fine long gun. I say Enfield.. and then Mauser.. __________________ As long as I have a gun in my hand..I control my own destiny.

07-21-2008, 08:30 PM	#10
TheJoker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 640	I've got two Model 4's and one K98. I have to agree with the folks favoring the Enfield. The bolt operates much more smoothly and quickly. Then throw in twice the magazine capacity and I think there's little doubt. The Mauser might have the advantage at longer ranges, I've never fired either beyond 100 yards. __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss." -- Lazarus Long

08-07-2008, 06:55 PM	#11
therifleman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: glennville ga Posts: 155 Blog Entries: 2	mauser98k won, this poll is closed __________________ can't wait t'll winter

08-09-2008, 01:58 AM	#12
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 777	My Enfield shoots better than my Mauser does at this point in time anyways. But it could just be the old Turk Mauser 8mm I have. I did buy some other 8mm Mauser ammo, and haven't shot that on paper yet. I should probly do that and see if it shoots any better. __________________ "Why does your faucet sound like an incoming artillery strike?" "Because I'm patriotic."

08-09-2008, 08:32 AM	#13
therifleman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: glennville ga Posts: 155 Blog Entries: 2	dont buy that american 8mm ammo! its not worth it! its only half the psi of the eroupe 8mm ammo! __________________ can't wait t'll winter

08-13-2008, 06:35 AM	#14
ozyhunterdarren Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ceduna,South Australia Posts: 5	both have pros n cons I have 2 M96 mausers (customised and standard ex-mil)and 2 SMLE no3s a full wood ex-mil and a sporterised,and have played with plenty 98k rifles,their both tough rifles,but I would say the mausers are a stronger action,they just look it,theres more metal there,so for reloading and handling pressure for hunting or target,Id go the mauser,however,the 10 round detachable magasine on the .303 makes it the superior battle rifle(Of its time of coarse)capeable of a higher rate of fire,and still has plenty knockdown,has been used on every animal in australia,so depends what you want to do with it,I wouldnt like to be hit with either. Someone build a 98k with a 10 shot detachable mag!!

08-27-2008, 06:45 PM	#16
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 14,121 Images: 1	I'll go with the Enfield over a K98. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

08-27-2008, 02:50 PM	#15
militarymania Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: austin,texas Posts: 3	you cant go wrong with either one,but i give a slight edge to the mauser for ergonomic reasons

08-31-2008, 04:49 AM	#17
BIGJOHN-1 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 16	MAUSER / 7.92x57