Am I crazy (building on Husqvarna 1900)?

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I have a Husqvarna 1900 (I believe) in 22-250 that is beautiful and shoots extremely well. That action is smooth like a baby's bum! My problem is, 22-250 with a 14" twist does nothing for me and I might shoot 50 rounds a year through it. I've been thinking about building a .260 or 6XC or similar on it - am I a loon? I have doubts that there is much in the way of accessories for it (rail, DBM) but it would sure make for a nice base for a precision rifle build. Can any of you provide your thoughts on building on this action and maybe some insight for options / accessories (other than the obligatory "just buy a 700")? Sorry purists....

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no light triggers.

limited stock options

limited base options

No DBM if that matters. Well, maybe there is?????

likely not anymore work on the receiver then a generic Rem.

Make up your goal list and what you can live without.... have fun.

Just remember you will be investing as much money as a Rem or other modern action build.

But then, there are plenty of Harleys and pushrod V8 hotrods on the road.

I just prefer VTEC and Sports car styling.

YMMV.

Jerry
 
A very good shooter that I know built a competition rifle on a Ross action so anything is possible. Is it ideal? Probably not, but give it a shot anyway.
 
Mystic Precision said:
no light triggers.

limited stock options

limited base options

No DBM if that matters.
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That's essentially what I've been finding as well. The thing that bothers me most about this is the lack of trigger options. The one on it is still heavy after having a smithy work on it. A good tapered rail is a must for what I would like to do and so is a stock option. Both of these are easily remedied with a milling machine and a blank of each. And for that matter, bottom metal could be built as well, for an available magazine. Sometimes I wish I was still machining...

Of course, nothing's impossible if you want to throw enough money at it, I suppose. Oh well, just a thought. I just really like the action and wondered how tough it would be to convert to something I enjoyed more. Maybe I'll keep it as-is and when I don't know what to do with all my mouldy money, I might think about it again.:rolleyes:
 
358Rooster said:
I have a Husqvarna 1900 (I believe) in 22-250 that is beautiful and shoots extremely well. That action is smooth like a baby's bum! My problem is, 22-250 with a 14" twist does nothing for me and I might shoot 50 rounds a year through it. I've been thinking about building a .260 or 6XC or similar on it - am I a loon? I have doubts that there is much in the way of accessories for it (rail, DBM) but it would sure make for a nice base for a precision rifle build. Can any of you provide your thoughts on building on this action and maybe some insight for options / accessories (other than the obligatory "just buy a 700")? Sorry purists....

Here is another way to look at it. Check the equipment lists in the results of any competitive rifle field...F class, target rifle, bench rest rifle (long or short range), ISU etc. See how many Husqvarna 1900's are listed. Maybe there is a reason that competitors are not using them in droves.

NormB
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NormB said:
Here is another way to look at it. Check the equipment lists in the results of any competitive rifle field...F class, target rifle, bench rest rifle (long or short range), ISU etc. See how many Husqvarna 1900's are listed. Maybe there is a reason that competitors are not using them in droves.

NormB
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One thing you can be sure of though, if someone DID win a major championship with one.......everybody would be looking for one to build on. :-D
 
Closing your eyes to the obvious just to be different doesn't make any sense, and simply setting out in a different direction doesn't necessarily get you anywhere either. I'm sure there's the odd 1900 precision rig out there, but there's a good reason you don't see them storming the precision shooting podiums. If you have the money and time have at it if it turns your crank, as long as you're happy taking that path it not for me to question it.
 
I hear what you're saying Gunslinger but you know how this stuff goes; I already have it, I like the feel & function, overall quality is great, and there should be no reason I couldn't massage this into something I enjoyed even more. I realize I'd be fighting a difficult battle (if I were to do it) but not necessarily a losing battle. The way I see it, this is just like the small block Chevy thing. There are tons of aftermarket options, so it makes it easier for a guy to make a hot rod in many different configurations - same with the Remington 700 and now the Savage. This doesn't make the root mechanical machine any better than a different, less mainstream choice, just easier to put together to run great. How many years ago was it, that people were saying, "Savage? Why would you want to build on a Savage?" And now look what we're doing with them.

I agree with what you're saying. But it is pretty narrow thinking, you must admit. Is it really that "obvious" that other choices are better than this Husqvarna? For the widespread available options, sure, it's obvious that this is not the easiest action to find bolt-on performance parts for. But I'll eat my hat if this action is of lesser quality, in any respect, than a 700. Again, I'm talking about the root machine here. Yes, a machine is only the sum of its parts, and I have stated that the trigger is less than ideal. I dare say the stock 700 trigger group is easier to lighten up but how many in the herd change those out anyway?

I already have a 'small block Chevy' like most of the rest of the herd and yes, I like it very much. But it doesn't mean that with a little inginuity and fortitude, this Husky couldn't run with any of the rest.

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Didn't say I was going ahead with it. I've always had a love for .243's but felt somewhat hampered by the typical factory 10 twist (though Rem and I think Savage make 9-1/4 or there about). I'd like to try a .243 with the 105's, 108's and maybe the 115's but barrel life kinda sucks by most reports. Really intrigued by the 6XC, 6BR, Creedmore, .260, and the Swede. Hell, even a .257 Roberts AI would be cool but high BC .257 target lead selection is just not there. Woo boy, would I get roasted if I actually built this thing into a "tactical" rifle in a caliber with poor bullet selection, huh?

I don't know. It was more or less just a fleeting thought but largely impractical. Some day when I can afford my mill and lathe and the kids are gone and the wife has run away with her cabana boy, I'll make some parts for it so I can stuff it to the nay-sayers!Laugh2 I have a feeling that most of us will likely be dead by that time...;)
 
Mausers, Springfields and P Enfields have all been used in SR BR way back when. That was all they had so they made them work.

Can they shoot well? For LR fun, you better believe it. Been there, built several. 1/3 min at 250yds is definitely possible. "Fat" 1/2 min at 1000yds ..... yes.

Would I do it now? No simply because I am lasy by nature and mucking about with these older gems is just too much work.

Then add the "problem" that you can start with a new factory rifle of around $350 and assemble a 1/3 min tack driver in about 30mins, and I get even less interested.

But no matter what the end result, if you have fun and it satisfy an "itch"... have at it.

It's all good and part of the joys of shooting.

Jerry
 
358Rooster said:
Didn't say I was going ahead with it. I've always had a love for .243's but felt somewhat hampered by the typical factory 10 twist (though Rem and I think Savage make 9-1/4 or there about). I'd like to try a .243 with the 105's, 108's and maybe the 115's but barrel life kinda sucks by most reports. Really intrigued by the 6XC, 6BR, Creedmore, .260, and the Swede. Hell, even a .257 Roberts AI would be cool but high BC .257 target lead selection is just not there. Woo boy, would I get roasted if I actually built this thing into a "tactical" rifle in a caliber with poor bullet selection, huh?

I don't know. It was more or less just a fleeting thought but largely impractical. Some day when I can afford my mill and lathe and the kids are gone and the wife has run away with her cabana boy, I'll make some parts for it so I can stuff it to the nay-sayers!Laugh2 I have a feeling that most of us will likely be dead by that time...;)
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ahh... but there are high bc .25 cal bullets. 135 and 155 grainers from chinchaga. a couple more posts and you'll have your self talked into it, lee
 
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