I'm thinking about getting a husqvarna 1600 rifle after hearing they are really high quality rifles. Can you mount the scope low enough on them to get decent eye alignment and still clear the bolt? I see Tradex has them in 30-06 and 9.3x57. Any other good places to look for one? Any advice about the 1600 vs other models? Thanks for looking!
1600 Husqvarna
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With the 1640/1600 series, you can mount the scope quite low. There are two types of stocks; one with a Monte-Carlo comb and the other without, sometimes having a cheek piece, sometimmes not. Original imports most of the times have the cheek piece and a lot had the Monte-Carlo scomb too. In Sweden, a lot of htunters did not want either the cheek piece or the MC.
This series was not made in 9.3X57. To get those, you will have to go with either a M/98 or a M/96 action.
The 1640/1600 series are very good Small Ring Mauser actions made of modern steel and have been factory chambered in .358 Norma Magnum and 7mm Remington Magnum, so they are quite strong.
A lot of smaller dealers have HVA rifles, but in much smaller quantities than Trade Ex.
This series was not made in 9.3X57. To get those, you will have to go with either a M/98 or a M/96 action.
The 1640/1600 series are very good Small Ring Mauser actions made of modern steel and have been factory chambered in .358 Norma Magnum and 7mm Remington Magnum, so they are quite strong.
A lot of smaller dealers have HVA rifles, but in much smaller quantities than Trade Ex.
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all the 9.3x57's i've seen are on the '96 action ( same action as the military 6.5x55 ... ie swedish mauser) price wise these run around 200-300 .
anything on a 1600 action will be around 500.00 .
trade ex's website is partially down right now , but i do recall them mentioning the action type on their mausers .
i don't know if you will find a 9.3x57 on a 1600 action , but you should be able to find a 9.3x62 on a 1600 .
you should have a easier time finding 9.3x62 ammo than the 9.3x57
9.3x57 is a bit less powerfull than a 35 whelen .
the 9.3x62 is a bit bigger than a 35 whelen .
both rounds have the ability to use much heavier bullets than the whelen .
*edit * trad ex's website is back up .... i do see they have some 98 mausers in 9.3x57 .... and the "sporter " 9.3x57's are '96 mausers ... but they don't list the action type on them .
The models 46 and 46A where chambered in 9.3X57 and based on M/94 - they have the factory bent down bolt handle.
The model 146 was also chambered in 9.3X57 and is based on the M/98 and also have swept down bolt handle, but the action is based on the military M/98 which originally had a straight bolt handle.
Originally, the HVA rifles were not factory D&T for scope mount before 1953, so it means not before the introduction of the 1640 and the 1000/1100/2104 models. Those are factory d&t for both Weaver type scope mounts and Lyman pattern receiver sights. The 640 made after 1949 have factory threaded holes for receiver sight(a.k.a. 1950 and 1951 High Power models by the Cdn and US importers).
A lot of the older models were d&t by who knows who, and sometimes the wholes are not correctly aligned. Nothing that can't be fixed, but sometimes it's a job to leave to a competent gunsmith. They also need bolt handle and safety modifications to be used with normal height rings.
As for the power of the calibers, the 9.3X57 is commercially loaded to 2067 fps for a 285 graims bullet hich is less than the Whelen. As said above, the 9.3X62 is what Whelen used as a parent "idea" when he made his .35 caliber, so they are pretty close.
1640 chambered in 9.3X62 is a possibility, but they're not plenty here and usually command higher prices (between the standard 1649 and the much desired 1651, chambered in .358 Norma Magnum),
Check out the HVA #### sticky thread for more inputs.
The model 146 was also chambered in 9.3X57 and is based on the M/98 and also have swept down bolt handle, but the action is based on the military M/98 which originally had a straight bolt handle.
Originally, the HVA rifles were not factory D&T for scope mount before 1953, so it means not before the introduction of the 1640 and the 1000/1100/2104 models. Those are factory d&t for both Weaver type scope mounts and Lyman pattern receiver sights. The 640 made after 1949 have factory threaded holes for receiver sight(a.k.a. 1950 and 1951 High Power models by the Cdn and US importers).
A lot of the older models were d&t by who knows who, and sometimes the wholes are not correctly aligned. Nothing that can't be fixed, but sometimes it's a job to leave to a competent gunsmith. They also need bolt handle and safety modifications to be used with normal height rings.
As for the power of the calibers, the 9.3X57 is commercially loaded to 2067 fps for a 285 graims bullet hich is less than the Whelen. As said above, the 9.3X62 is what Whelen used as a parent "idea" when he made his .35 caliber, so they are pretty close.
1640 chambered in 9.3X62 is a possibility, but they're not plenty here and usually command higher prices (between the standard 1649 and the much desired 1651, chambered in .358 Norma Magnum),
Check out the HVA #### sticky thread for more inputs.
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Thanks for clearing that up. My Husky and the two I saw in Eganville are the
full-length barrel 1640's then. My bad.
I am very happy with my husky 1600 with a leupold scope mounted on it. I find it very ergonomic. With this comfortable fit, the 30-06 cartridge feels very soft shooting too!
Nice rifle, looks to be in really good condition. Good old reliable 30-06! Does the bolt handle lock down when the safety is on? How does it shoot? I've been reading the sticky on these rifles, lot's of info there!
The bolt handle does lock down with the safety on.
when i sighted it in on the sled it was making 3 holes in the paper within an inch at 100 yards. That is what I'd expect from any hunting rifle.
But more importantly (and subjectively) it felt much handier than a remmy 700 (SS+synthetic) i had in 30-06.
the rifle is from the 50s and there is just something that feels right about old wood and steel.
None of mine (several) are glass bedded. Personally, when I have to bed one, I do a full lenght bedding, I don't free float them, maybe with the exception of some 640s with the beaver tail fore end stock, sometimes.
Most HVA tend to shoot good, especially with heavy for caliber bullets. Some also like the loads on the hot side.
The 1640 series have a two position safety, wich locks the bolt when the safety is on. There are some versions with an adjustable trigger (originally made by Timney, stamped "Tradewinds"). Other after market triggers with side safety will need the removal of the original safety lever and stock modifications (material removal) to work.
Most HVA tend to shoot good, especially with heavy for caliber bullets. Some also like the loads on the hot side.
The 1640 series have a two position safety, wich locks the bolt when the safety is on. There are some versions with an adjustable trigger (originally made by Timney, stamped "Tradewinds"). Other after market triggers with side safety will need the removal of the original safety lever and stock modifications (material removal) to work.
