Mauser M18 Long Range

Mauser · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2021

Also known as: M18 LR Chassis, Mauser 18 Long Range, M18 LR

Overview

The Mauser M18 Long Range is an affordable precision rifle built on the modern M18 action, housed in an MDT Oryx aluminum chassis system. Designed to make long-range precision shooting accessible without a premium price tag, the M18 LR combines Mauser's cold hammer forged barrel technology with a feature-rich chassis that includes an adjustable cheek riser, length-of-pull spacer kit, M-LOK slots for accessories, and a built-in bipod adapter. The 24.4-inch threaded barrel with M18x1 muzzle threading is optimized for both precision and suppressor use, while the 10-round detachable magazine provides ample capacity for extended range sessions.

Specifications

Weight (empty)4500 g (158.7 oz)
Weight (loaded)4900 g (172.8 oz)
Overall Length1100 mm (43.31")
Barrel Length620 mm (24.41")
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Stage
Trigger Pull10 N (2.2 lbf)
Magazine Capacity10 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Muzzle Velocity860 m/s (2822 fps)
Muzzle Energy3592 J (2649 ft·lbf)
Effective Range800 m (875 yd)
Maximum Range3700 m (4046 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Rifling Twist279 mm (10.98")
Number of Grooves6
Frame MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialCold Hammer Forged Steel
Stock MaterialAluminum Chassis
FinishMatte Black

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Production

Production years: 2021-present

Production numbers not publicly disclosed. Part of the broader M18 platform which has become one of Mauser's best-selling modern rifles.

Origin

Country of origin: Germany

Notes

The M18 Long Range Chassis was introduced in 2021 as a purpose-built precision variant of the popular M18 hunting rifle. The MDT Oryx chassis provides a significant ergonomic upgrade over the standard polymer stock, adding rigidity and adjustability that the base M18 lacked. The M18 action features a three-lug bolt design with a 60-degree bolt throw for fast cycling. Despite its budget-friendly positioning, the M18 LR is capable of sub-MOA accuracy with quality ammunition. Available in .243 Winchester, 6XC, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .308 Winchester.

Background

The Mauser M18 Long Range represents a remarkable democratization of precision rifle shooting. By pairing their proven M18 action with the MDT Oryx chassis at a fraction of the cost of dedicated precision platforms, Mauser made sub-MOA long-range capability accessible to a vastly wider audience -- a far cry from the brand's origins supplying military bolt-action rifles to empires.