Husqvarna 648 in 8mm mauser (FN Commercial 98)
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burnt_servo
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- right in the middle of b.c.
tradex may have a bunch of similar rifles to compare against .....
Moose Masher
CGN Regular
- Location
- Oak Hammok Manitoba
I have had a few old Husqvarna mausers, they are great for the money if nobody has fiddled with them, or if the one who did the fiddlin" knew what he was doing.
Look out for extractors that have been ground to pop over rounds not fed from the mag, and cocking pieces that have been altered to change trigger and/or safety engagemant.
From what I have seen, both of these mods are common and sometimes the result is positive, sometimes it is negative.
Look out for extractors that have been ground to pop over rounds not fed from the mag, and cocking pieces that have been altered to change trigger and/or safety engagemant.
From what I have seen, both of these mods are common and sometimes the result is positive, sometimes it is negative.
It doesn't appear to be drilled for scope bases, so this will be an added cost if you wish to
mount a scope on it.
I have never been keen on the sling swivel clamped to the barrel.
Makes for barrel pull if you use the sling for aiming.
The 8X57 have a bit of a kick to them as well if you are recoil sensitive.
If any of these is not a concern, it's $350, not a huge amount in any form of the sense.
Not too many critters on this continent that will walk away from a well place round.
It would make a great first rifle.
mount a scope on it.
I have never been keen on the sling swivel clamped to the barrel.
Makes for barrel pull if you use the sling for aiming.
The 8X57 have a bit of a kick to them as well if you are recoil sensitive.
If any of these is not a concern, it's $350, not a huge amount in any form of the sense.
Not too many critters on this continent that will walk away from a well place round.
It would make a great first rifle.
burnt_servo
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- right in the middle of b.c.
i googled husky 648 and came up with this exact same thread in a couple other forums ........... maybe i'm being paranoid but something smells a bit fishy ...
http:// www.tookshow.net/vb/showthread.php?t=559081
http:// www.tookshow.net/vb/showthread.php?t=559081
Pathfinder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Northeast Ontario
looks good, great woods rifle...I would use it as is and not bother with a scope. I cant see holes for the mounts and also you will have to get a low wing or side safety to clear the scope. 350$ sounds about right for a good barrel and an uncracked stock.
and excellent cartridge to boot!
burnt_servo
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- right in the middle of b.c.
i was thinking that someone figured out how to build a semi inteligent bot program ......
I would say if the barrel is good then it is worth the money, beech? stock and all. By the tag it looks to be from Tradeex, if it is it will be as described / better - I have one similiar wood and all. Nice to find them with the action un-touched. FWIW --- John303.
Ardent
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Wow, first time I've heard any x57 described as a kicker. I actually recommend all the x57 options, from the 'Bob up to the 9.3, particularly for the recoil sensitive as far smarter options than typical 'lite' deer rifle choices, like .243.
8x57 is a true pussycat, steel buttplates and all. Very efficient, very gentle and sedate with a soft recoil impulse and no sharpness.
A .323 diameter bullet with very gentle recoil?
Maybe on a 10 pound rifle.
We're not all built like brick sh$t houses.
Merely stating MY opinion.
That's it, that's all............
No more recoil than a 30/06, all else being equal.A .323 diameter bullet with very gentle recoil?
Maybe on a 10 pound rifle.
We're not all built like brick sh$t houses.
Merely stating MY opinion.
That's it, that's all............
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Ardent
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
A .323 diameter bullet with very gentle recoil?
Maybe on a 10 pound rifle.
We're not all built like brick sh$t houses.
Merely stating MY opinion.
That's it, that's all............
I'll take that as compliment
but the x57 case is highly efficient and doesn't burn much powder for what it does. The bigger the bore, the more efficient the case at making energy on a given weight of powder, so the 8x57 is beyond mild for what it's achieving in a standard 7lb sporter.Most don't think of a .30-06 as a kicker as Super's mentioned, and to my shoulder an 8x57 is even a bit milder. Any cartridge that's been in widespread military use with new recruits generally is pretty cushy.
And some say that a 308 Norma Mag has mild to moderate recoil and I fitted the one I inherited with a muzzle brake so I can use it.
As I said, some are recoil sensitive and my 8X57 stays at home for that reason.
The op was asking if that particular rifle was worth the $350.
I offered to him my opinion and told him my experience with the recoil of that caliber.
I don't recall asking you, Ardent your opinion of the 8x57 chambering recoil.
As I said, my opinion.
As I said, some are recoil sensitive and my 8X57 stays at home for that reason.
The op was asking if that particular rifle was worth the $350.
I offered to him my opinion and told him my experience with the recoil of that caliber.
I don't recall asking you, Ardent your opinion of the 8x57 chambering recoil.
As I said, my opinion.
Ardent
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
You didn't need to ask me, my opinion is shared here as well. The difference being our experiences are 180 degrees opposed on the cartridge. I reacted with confusion at advice labelling the mild and soft mannered 8x57 as a objectionably strong recoiling cartridge. I think most hunters would agree it's actually very kind to the shooter.
