Videos tagged with Mauser G98

This video features YouTuber Hickok45 engaging in casual shooting, or 'plinking,' in a wooded environment. He is seen using a Mauser G98 rifle, manufactured in 1904 and chambered in 8mm. The video emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, filmed on a private range by trained professionals for educational and entertainment purposes. It also promotes his other YouTube channels and various sponsors.

Hickok45 selects his ultimate bolt-action rifle from a diverse collection, ultimately choosing the Sako 85 Bavarian in 6.5x55 Swedish. He emphasizes personal fit, superior trigger, and all-around usability over historical significance. The review covers historical actions like the Krag-Jorgensen and Winchester Model 70, alongside modern precision rifles, detailing range testing and the elimination process.

This review details a rare Kaiserliche Schutztruppen Gewehr 98 used in German South West Africa. Key features include a factory-bent bolt handle for saddle scabbards and a unique rear sight calibrated from 200 meters. Only 1,000-1,500 were issued, with most lost during WWI after South African forces under Jan Smuts took control.