Jlin22,
I applaud you, Sir for your comprehensive, but fairly brief synsopsis on the the suitably of Mauser Actions. I have all three books that you mentioned, but I still learned something from your post.
Many years ago I looked down my nose at all Mauser actions. My thoughts at the time, were that they were 2nd class war relics.
I have learned much since, and I now appreciate the better ones for what they are. I am now down to just a few, but I truly like them. Anyone considering building a Mauser would do well to read and heed your post.
Edw