Straight-pull rifles are all the rage. It is therefore only logical that the renowned manufacturer Mauser has now also presented a corresponding rifle to the public. However, it has some special features on board and, above all, comes at a very attractive price and in three different versions. The distinguishing feature in each case is the stock type. The basic features of the new straight-pull bolt action rifle are the same in all variants. But first things first: this is what's inside the lightning-fast new Mauser 25...
New Mauser 25 straight-pull bolt action rifle in detail
The centrepiece of the new Mauser 25 straight-pull bolt action rifle is of course the straight-pull bolt, but only in the proverbial sense. According to Mauser, the company has placed particular emphasis on making the repeating action as easy – and therefore as fast – as possible. For this reason, the bolt has been consistently designed without rotating heads, twist locks, ball bearings or the like. Instead, Mauser works with a patented bolt in the Model 25, which goes by the name of Mauser Spread-Lock 250. Behind it are two lugs that positively lock twice to 125 degrees (250 degrees in total) with a contact surface area of 66 mm2. For comparison: the standard Mauser 98 bolt-action rifle, known for its reliability and safety, locks with a 59 mm2 surface area.
In addition to the innovative bolt, the arrangement of the bolt handle also ensures a fast repeating action. It is deliberately positioned straight and above the trigger. This means it can be reached immediately after the shot is fired for ergonomic reasons. The direct trigger itself can be infinitely adjusted by the shooter from 700 to 1,700 grams to suit their personal requirements. Another control element is the safety on the stock wrist. It has two positions and a tip-to-open function to open the bolt when the safety is engaged. The magazine is made of polymer and is detachable. It holds 3 cartridges in the standard version, but is also available as a 5-round version.
The barrel of the Mauser 25 is cold-hammer forged and made of special steel. To make the gun weatherproof, Mauser treats it with the new, resistant and rust-proof Mauser plasma oxide surface coating. The muzzle is always factory fitted with a muzzle thread to accept a silencer.
The new Mauser "Single-Base-Mount" is used to mount optics on the Mauser 25. Mounts for the Zeiss internal rail and the Swarovski internal rail are available here, as well as Picatinny rails with and without pre-tilt and an adapter for the Blaser saddle mount.
Picture gallery: the three available models of the Mauser 25
Max, Extreme and Pure – Features and prices
To start with, the Mauser 25 is available in three different versions: Max, Extreme and Pure. The most affordable model is the Mauser 25 Extreme. It comes with a hard-wearing polymer stock. The classic Pure variant is in the middle of the price range. Mauser equips this with a classic walnut stock. The top model in the series is the Max. It has a laminated wood, thumbhole stock, whereby the cheek rest is adjustable and can be adapted to the shooter's build. The caliber range will initially only include the standard .308 Winchester caliber. However, more are to follow in the course of the year. According to Mauser, the .300 Win. Mag will be one of the first.
In terms of price, the Mauser 25 starts with the Extreme at an RRP of €1,699, the Pure at €1,799 and the top model Max at €1,899. The all4hunters.com team will be testing the new Mauser 25 as soon as possible and will report back here as usual.
Further information on the new rifle can be found on the Mauser website.
