Mannlicher-Schoenauer Vs. Mauser (& clones):
I have had a lot of experiece with Mausers since my teens. But at age 20 I bought myself my first M-S ...
Almost half a century later I have a couple of '98 Mausers, both redone by famous Ferlach gunmakers, one "modern" Mauser M226 (KDF-Kleinguenther), and around eight 'Schoenauers of most ages (1903-1950). I prefer the vintage Steyr product by far. If I could keep only one magazine rifle it would likely be my pre-WWI M1905 stutzen converted to 6.5x57. Smooth as silk and a joy to shoot and carry.

With kind regards,
Jani