Mauser M18

About the Mauser M18

The Mauser M18 is a bolt-action hunting rifle that brings the legendary Mauser name to the modern budget-hunting segment. Marketed as 'The People's Rifle,' the M18 features Mauser's controlled-round-feed bolt with a three-position safety, an adjustable single-stage trigger, cold hammer-forged barrel with sub-MOA accuracy guarantee, and a detachable polymer magazine. The ergonomic synthetic stock features soft-grip inlays for a secure hold in wet conditions. The threaded muzzle (on most variants) accommodates suppressors, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting. Available in numerous calibers and stock configurations including the Waldjagd (wood stock), Stainless, Fenris (tactical), Pure, and Extreme variants.

The Mauser M18 was deliberately branded as 'The People's Rifle' - an explicit callback to Paul Mauser's original mission of making reliable, accurate rifles accessible to ordinary citizens. The M18 brought the controlled-round-feed Mauser action, arguably the most influential bolt-action design in firearms history, to a price point that would have been unthinkable for a German-made rifle a generation ago.

Mauser M18 specifications

The M18 is manufactured by Mauser, a subsidiary of the Blaser Group. The 'People's Rifle' tagline positions it as the budget entry in the Blaser Group lineup (below the Sauer 100). Weight: ~3100g (6.8 lbs). Barrel length: 560mm (22") standard. The Fenris variant features an adjustable stock for precision shooting. The Pure variant is a stripped-down version for hunters who want simplicity. The Extreme features a fluted and threaded barrel with carbon stock. Sub-MOA accuracy guarantee is a notable value proposition at this price point.