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"Yeah I know the Mauser is a great rifle but they have a tendency to have a lot of slop!"
That slop as you call it is there for a reason. Reliability under the most adverse conditions. Out here in the west, riding on dusty dirt roads, a Remington 660 or 700 gets mighty sticky from accumulated dust in a very short while. Bolt operation is slowed down somewhat. I can say the same for the push feed versions of the Model 70 as well because I have rifles of both brands. I like them, but recognize their drawbacks. I could probably say the same about all the other push feed bolt action rifles as well, but as i don't own any of those, i won't comment. However, that sloppy mauser will not only take dusty conditions in stride, it thrives on them. Remember, the design was for as close to total reliability as possible under the worst conditions of warfare, not as a hunting rifle. The fact that it has that reliabilty factor is what makes itr a great hunting rifle.
Paul B.
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