Is the Mauser M12 any good?
The Mauser M12 Impact is not only a premium sporting arm at a great price but its overall design of stainless-steel metalwork and synthetic stock also makes it a superb all-rounder for any game, target, weather or range. That may sound a bit over the top, but read on and you will see why I rate this gun so highly.
How far can a German Mauser shoot?
It was one of the final developments in the long line of Mauser military rifles….
| Karabiner 98k | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.92×57mm Mauser |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 760 m/s (2,493 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 500 m (550 yd) with iron sights ≥1,000 m (1,090 yd) with telescopic sight |
What does 8×57 JS mean?
The 8×57 JS (the correct denomination would be IS, where I stands for “Infanterie”, or Infantry, and S stands for “Spitz Geschoss”, or “Pointed-tip bullet”) is a true milestone in firearms and ammunition technology and history.
What is a M15 rifle?
The caliber 7.62mm, T44E5 M15 rifle is a heavy barreled, aircooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulder weapon, designed for selective semiautomatic fire. In principle of operation, it is similar to the M1 rifle. The T44E5 is chambered for the NATO caliber 7.62mm cartridge, and a 20-round box magazine has been added.
Which is stronger 8mm Mauser or 30-06?
Power and Trajectory From the specs below, you can see that the 8mm Mauser typically has the power to carry a heavier bullet. This translates to more energy with every shot you fire from your rifle. This may make the 8mm Mauser slightly better for taking down larger game, though there are some other things to consider.
Is 8×57 the same as 8mm Mauser?
The 8×57 is also known as the 7.92x57mm J, 7.92x57mm JS, the 8x57mm Mauser or plainly as the 8mm Mauser; they are all describing the same cartridge, bullet diameter aside.
Is the AK better than the AR?
A semi-auto AK-47 has an effective range of 300-400 yards, and a good marksman can take this rugged rifle to the full limits of its accuracy. The AR-15, with its tighter tolerances, is undeniably a more accurate weapon than the AK. A competent marksman is going to hit the bull’s eye every time.