Mauser M12 Extreme in 6.5x55 Swede, Full Review of one of my favourite rifles

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2 ай бұрын

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@JW-wi1nf 2 ай бұрын

I have a Swedish Mauser (1901). It was my first rifle but it stays in the safe these days. I also own a Tikka in 6.5 CM for target and a Sako in 6.5 PRC for hunting. Honestly, the 6.5x55 is my favorite cartridge but I use the 6.5 CM primarily because rifles and ammo are plentiful. This M12 review has sparked my interest for a 6.5x55 in a modern action that is more suited for cartridges that will outperform the 6.5x55 Swedish SAAMI maximum pressure of 51,000 psi.

@jimo5146 2 ай бұрын

As someone who has recently bought an M12 (in .308) it’s comforting to hear you rave about your rifle!

@lasttschens Ай бұрын

i have one in 308. m12 black impact. i am very happy with my decision.

@user-qx9bt5jl8u 2 ай бұрын

I was going to go for the M12 but I've gone for the sako s 85 vermint stainless steel fluted in 243

@rossforbes8403 2 ай бұрын

Great review and lovely rifles the m12 im a huge mauser fan and ive been shooting with 2 mauser mo3 rifles for the past 8 years and mauser are just bomb proof

@jon1801 2 ай бұрын

Great as always. That action is my favorit. Nothing compares to a Mauser.

@user-mo1nj6sq5w 2 ай бұрын

Hi Chris! I just need to say that you‘re the only youtuber in the shooting sports branch that I trust without any hesitation. I still don‘t really know what rifle to get. I have the Mauser m18 Fenris, the Mauser m12 and the Sig Cross on my watchlist all in .308. The rifle would be used most of the time for hunting and probably some long range shooting. So is there a full review on the Sig Cross planned ? Love your Videos! Greetings from Germany!

@chrisparkin431 2 ай бұрын

No, i did the sig cross for a magazine. It was ok but i didn't like it personally and cant understand the point of them

@user-mo1nj6sq5w 2 ай бұрын

@@chrisparkin431 thanks for your quick reply!

@roseybut 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Chris. I asked on your last live stream M18 or M12 and you said both were great but the M12 was marginally better. Your live stream answer swayed me towards M12. Having handled both at the shooting show, this review has solidified my conviction to go for an M12. Thanks.

@dawielubbe9443 2 ай бұрын

6.5x55 is n great cartridge. I own one and Ackleyd it and i shoot 140eldm at 2950fps with zero pressure.

@lenzadlberger 2 ай бұрын

I have a M12 Expert in 6.5x55SE since a few weeks (have bought it used from a Gunsmith it looks like new inside and outside only about 50-100 Shots Fired) mine shoots like a dream with regular Leadcore Ammo (SST Geco Plus, Express and Target HP) but Leadfree i havent found a Load yet (i have Tried Barnes TTSX and Hornady CX till now they Group decent but have Flyers) propably with a other Powder that i have not found yet 😀 (Reloading is fun)

@JM_BoltActionGunStuff 2 ай бұрын

Tried the Sako powerhead Blade? Works well in all of my guns 308, 2x6.5 creed

@lenzadlberger 2 ай бұрын

@@JM_BoltActionGunStuff no Sako Powerhead Bullets are on Backorder in Germany at the Moment my next Tests Arrive today (Fox Classic Hunter 123gn) we will see if it dont want Copper i have no Problem with it personally 129gn Hornady SST work well (my dad has a Merkel k5 in 6.5x57R so i know how they work on Game cause there i also load him this Bullets)

@rorymccuaig5804 Ай бұрын

Long live the Swede

@phil243223 2 ай бұрын

Lovely to see something different. I notice that people always send you rifles in 308 and cm . More old school 30-06, 270, 243 🙏☺️

@chrisparkin431 2 ай бұрын

Most review rifles are in barrel friendly chamberings to minimise getting them shot out and simplify ammunition acquisition

@joelclark2130 2 ай бұрын

Good review mate. If I had to pick only one cartridge. That would be in the top three at the conversation.

@janrobertbos 2 ай бұрын

...nice review...me likey your vids, Sir!!!😀

@darrynknowles26 2 ай бұрын

I have a m12 max with the thumbhole laminate stock in 308 and recently purchased a tikka t3 , although the tikka is accurate the mauser is the better rifle with the safety and double stack mag , it just feels very well made and is by far my favourite

@NRL8837 2 ай бұрын

Loved the review - thanks Chris. Pity no left hand drive though! I would love the old school 6.5 Swede but v. hard to get decent 6.5 x 55 ammo in RoI.

@davidmackee8575 2 ай бұрын

Nice rifle had one in 243win sold it but it was a cracking thing and accurate 👍

@malcolmjedge7861 2 ай бұрын

Epic, Looks like my next purchase

@kranob1 2 ай бұрын

@chrisparkin431 I have an Extreme also and have found the stock getting sticky. Thinking of having bit stripped off and cerokoted. Any thoughts on this?

@jimprovan8866 Ай бұрын

Excellent review Chris. I am looking to buy a new Mauser and am after your advise. Should I buy the M12 or the M18, the price is of no consequence?

@dylanjones1112 2 ай бұрын

Shame they don't make it lefthanded

@GavinM161 2 ай бұрын

Looks like a very crisp trigger but quite surprised by the large recoil for a moderated rifle.

@Stargazer80able 2 ай бұрын

Great rifle and caliber. Any full caliber will do on any game. Some swear on 30 caliber, 35 caliber and others. As with pistol calibers, there are virtually no difference in preformance (magnums not included) The deer wil go down as fast with a 6.5x55 as with a .308, 3006.300wm, or ten other calibers people can thonk of in their class. The 6.5x55 have taken a shitload of polarbears through the last 140 years.

@bigtrev761 2 ай бұрын

🇦🇺😎👍🏁6.5x55 🏁

@daneblackburn613 2 ай бұрын

M18 or m12 Sounds like a Milwaukee power tool Lol

@RootedCactuz153 2 ай бұрын

Milwaukee power tool sounds like mauser rifles!

@db8359 2 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, Does the three position safety also block the firing pin on the Mauser M18? I assume it’s the same system across all the Mausers where the three position safety is employed? Thanks!

@chrisparkin431 2 ай бұрын

Not on the m18

@db8359 2 ай бұрын

@@chrisparkin431 thanks a lot, Chris - hope you have a great Easter!

@davrobhow 2 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, would love to hear your thoughts on the S&B Meta scope you are using here...also the S&B Exos that you were testing a while back???

@chrisparkin431 2 ай бұрын

The Meta review will go live next week

@markusklein4143 Ай бұрын

Also Das Dingen hat nen besseren Schaft als ne Blaser.Ich würde sie in 3.08 in England nehmen bei Euch inehmt Ihr ja lieber kleine Caliber.Die Büchse ist Top