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Any interest in the Mausingfield?
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<blockquote data-quote="bruce_ventura" data-source="post: 1093328" data-attributes="member: 34084"><p>I'm no expert, but I think this receiver design deserves a closer look, especially if you're interested in a reliable, multi-caliber precision rifle. The $1600 cost doesn't bother me, mainly because it includes the recoil lug and rail, which bring the total cost closer to some other other high-end receivers (excluding accurized Rem 700 actions, of course). Being able to switch just the bolt head to accommodate different case head diameters also helps justify the cost. Having the multi-caliber features is worth the $200-300 premium, in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>90% of the Rem 700 clones out there are just that, precision copies of the Rem 700 design, with only minor, predictable modifications to the basic receiver design. By comparison, the Mausingfield action is innovative and reflects a lot of attention to the receiver function, operability and safety in the architecture of the receiver and bolt. </p><p></p><p>The designer borrowed several features from the Mauser and Springfield designs, and then came up with completely new twists on the rail interface, bolt lug, bolt assembly, and of course, the unusual bolt handle. Using a barrel tenon thread and locking nut compatible with Savage aftermarket barrels also makes switching calibers easy for the do-it-yourselfer. I think this is a receiver that someone with modest mechanical skill and tools could assemble into a first-class rifle. Only time will tell if the Mausingfield action is well received by this community.</p><p></p><p>I would not use it on my next rifle, which will have a titanium receiver, but I will consider the Mausingfield for my next project at work. I'm interested in learning more about the bolt cycle time - very important for that project. I will probably need a multi-caliber rifle and a good chassis system, and being a gear-head myself, I appreciate the uniqueness of the design. </p><p></p><p>Obviously the safe bet is to invest in a well-known Rem 700 clone receiver, and have a good gunsmith build the rifle. I'll end up with a rifle that is immediately recognizable as a quality build. But I'm too much of a tinkerer to go that route every time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bruce_ventura, post: 1093328, member: 34084"] I’m no expert, but I think this receiver design deserves a closer look, especially if you’re interested in a reliable, multi-caliber precision rifle. The $1600 cost doesn’t bother me, mainly because it includes the recoil lug and rail, which bring the total cost closer to some other other high-end receivers (excluding accurized Rem 700 actions, of course). Being able to switch just the bolt head to accommodate different case head diameters also helps justify the cost. Having the multi-caliber features is worth the $200-300 premium, in my opinion. 90% of the Rem 700 clones out there are just that, precision copies of the Rem 700 design, with only minor, predictable modifications to the basic receiver design. By comparison, the Mausingfield action is innovative and reflects a lot of attention to the receiver function, operability and safety in the architecture of the receiver and bolt. The designer borrowed several features from the Mauser and Springfield designs, and then came up with completely new twists on the rail interface, bolt lug, bolt assembly, and of course, the unusual bolt handle. Using a barrel tenon thread and locking nut compatible with Savage aftermarket barrels also makes switching calibers easy for the do-it-yourselfer. I think this is a receiver that someone with modest mechanical skill and tools could assemble into a first-class rifle. Only time will tell if the Mausingfield action is well received by this community. I would not use it on my next rifle, which will have a titanium receiver, but I will consider the Mausingfield for my next project at work. I’m interested in learning more about the bolt cycle time - very important for that project. I will probably need a multi-caliber rifle and a good chassis system, and being a gear-head myself, I appreciate the uniqueness of the design. Obviously the safe bet is to invest in a well-known Rem 700 clone receiver, and have a good gunsmith build the rifle. I’ll end up with a rifle that is immediately recognizable as a quality build. But I’m too much of a tinkerer to go that route every time. [/QUOTE]
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