Mauser MO3 - heavier calibre s

[Highlander]

Hi All

Considering the purchase of a MO3 either in Extreme or PH format initially in 300 win mag, with the fluted match barrel format [19mm], and then adding a 404 Jeff spare barrel at a later date. The idea being an "economical" way of owning a high quality rifle in two calibres, that will find specific uses if not frequent use!
I know the MO3 rifles are on the heavier side but probably in the heavier calibres that I am considering probably and advantage and I may even consider the recoil reducer option!

Has anyone got MO3 extreme/ph in the heavier calibres thoughts/experiences partic in regards to stock fit and accuracy?

Thanks in advance.

​HL

 

[JasonH]

I have not owned one but shot one in .375 and it was suprising nice you certainly new it when u shot it but it was not un nerving. In all a very robust rifle which would promote the confidence you need to shoot large game. For me it would be one in .375 with a 30.06 spare barrel the perfect pairing for africa.

 

[TOP_PREDATOR]

A friend has M0-3 in 404 Jeffery lovely rifle,i personally don't like the safety and he had issues with head spacing with reloads,rounds misfired,as for weight big bores can be too light i find.

400GR Barnes banded solids

 

[Highlander]

Thanks for the replies.
lovely looking rifle, I presume that is a high grade stock?
Did you mean you found the MO3 too light in the .400?
The head space issue I presume came with light or heavy for calibre heads?

regards,

MB