How to Fire a 98K Rifle With Iron Sights
The 98k Mauser rifle is the second variation of the original Mauser model 1898 rifle. The first variation was simply known as the K98 (Karbiner 98). The full name is K98k which stands for Karbiner Kurz (translated: model 98 Short Carbine) and is shorter and lighter than the K98 and includes several other modifications. The 98k contains an integral double-stack box magazine with a capacity of five rounds of 7.92x57 mm ammo (commonly known as 8mm Mauser).
Instructions
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Engage the safety at the second position. Note: Safety switch contains three settings. The directions listed are when viewed from the back of the rifle. The first is "safe with bolt locked" where the lever is facing to the right, the second is "Safe with bolt unlocked" where the lever is facing upward, and the third is "Fire" where the lever is facing to the left.
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Pull the bolt up and to the rear to open the chamber.
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Load the ammo into the integral box magazine. This can be done either by loading each round individually or through the use of five-round stripper clips. Loading via a stripper clip is described in step 4; otherwise proceed to step 5.
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Insert the stripper clip into the feed grooves in the receiver and press the top round down, feeding all of the rounds into the box magazine. Remove the stripper clip once all rounds are loaded.
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Carefully close the bolt. This will insert the first round into the chamber.
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Raise the rifle, placing the butt tightly against your shoulder and line up the iron sights on your target. The front sight should be level with the top of the rear sight and centered in the notch of the rear sight. (see image for proper sight picture.)
Note: Keep your finger off the trigger until you are actually about to fire. -
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Disengage the safety and take final aim at your target.
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Squeeze the trigger.
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Pull the bolt up and back to eject the first round and cycle the second round to be loaded into the chamber.
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Return the bolt forward and down to chamber the round and repeat the process until you are done shooting.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire. Know your target and what is beyond it. Treat every weapon as if it is loaded, even if you know for a fact that it is not. Never point your rifle at anything you are not willing to destroy. Never store a loaded rifle.
