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Mauser M03

Name: Mauser M03
Brand: Mauser-Werke

Bolt action · .30-06 Springfield · introduced 2003

Also known as Mauser M 03, Mauser M03 Modular

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About the Mauser M03

The Mauser M03 is a German modular switch-barrel bolt-action hunting rifle introduced in 2003. Built around an all-steel action, it pioneered a quick-change barrel and interchangeable bolt-head system that lets a single rifle be reconfigured across calibres from .222 Remington up to .458 Lott. It features a lateral de-cocker, a dedicated quick-detach scope mounting system, a single set trigger and a detachable box magazine, and is offered in numerous stock and barrel configurations.

The M03 revived the Mauser name as a premium modern hunting brand, trading on the company's century-old reputation for bolt-action rifles while introducing a fully modular take-down platform aimed at travelling hunters.

Mauser M03 specifications

General

Type: Rifle
Action: Bolt action
Firing mechanism: Hammer-fired
Trigger: Single set
Trigger pull: 1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
Calibres: .30-06 Springfield
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Magazine: Detachable box magazine

Dimensions

Barrel length: 560 mm (22.0 in)
Overall length: 1110 mm (43.7 in)
Weight (empty): 3.63 kg (8.00 lb)

Barrel

Rifling twist: 1:11 in (280 mm)
Rifling: Right hand

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Steel
Stock: Walnut
Finish: blued

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 880 m/s (2887 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 4515 J (3330 ft·lb)
Effective range: 300 m

History

Introduced: 2003
Production status: In production
Country of origin: DE
Designer: Mauser Jagdwaffen GmbH

Features

Switch barrel
Interchangeable bolt head
Quick detach scope mount
Single set trigger
Lateral decocker
Modular stock

Safety

Manual decocker
Firing pin safety

Manufactured within the Mauser/Blaser/Sauer group in Isny, Germany. The switch-barrel design allows the same receiver to cover small-bore, standard and magnum calibres by exchanging the barrel and matching bolt head and magazine.