I HAVE had experience with both i like the mauser action it has been alot smoother then my m38 nagant but on the other had i like the ballistics of my 7.62x54r.....MY CHOICE
nagant 7.62x54r.......my favorite all time vintage bolt action is the m1903 in 30.06..


also anydody out there like the .303 british.. i would like to buy one sometime..
i like to collect vintage bolt actions.......thats my passion...