I know this old river pirate out west (WhyNot?) that swears by those 200gr Speers. No doubt in my mind that his word is based on much personal experience.
Might be a good bullet when you run out those Dominions.
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Might be a good bullet when you run out those Dominions.
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I know this old river pirate out west (WhyNot?) that swears by those 200gr Speers. No doubt in my mind that his word is based on much personal experience.
Might be a good bullet when you run out those Dominions.
Yep, just load them up with a stomach full of 4831, (either one) and go hunting!
Just a devastating big game load.
Ted
Yep, just load them up with a stomach full of 4831, (either one) and go hunting!
Just a devastating big game load.
Ted
Well I have the powder downstairs so why not!
It is reported to be quite the shooter.Ted, looks like I should have bought those Weaver 26mm rings from you after all.
Oh well. The Brno needs a full time optik anyway.Mauser98 that is a clean looking set up did the mounts leave a clear view of the iron sights?
If I recall right you have bought a Husky or Mauser of some sort last winter that had some unique steel bases but no rings, and then Ted figured he knew what they were. Was that your gun and if so what was the outcome?
Well I have the powder downstairs so why not!
Ted, looks like I should have bought those Weaver 26mm rings from you after all.
Mauser98 that is a clean looking set up did the mounts leave a clear view of the iron sights?
If I recall right you have bought a Husky or Mauser of some sort last winter that had some unique steel bases but no rings, and then Ted figured he knew what they were. Was that your gun and if so what was the outcome?
I don't have irons on the new rifle yet. I'm debating with myself as to whether or not I'll have them put on.
Nope, it wasn't me re: the unique bases but I sort of recall the thread. On my other 9.3X62 I have a modified rear base. Maybe that's what you're thinking about.
Oh I know, it was Salty that had them! Where is that boy anyway, haven't seen him around for awhile....
Thanks for letting me know Paul.
What kind of slings got used in the mid 50's? Leather Latigo is my guess. So long as there are no buckles to wreak havoc with the wood I am leaning this way.
Thanks for letting me know Paul.
What kind of slings got used in the mid 50's? Leather Latigo is my guess. So long as there are no buckles to wreak havoc with the wood I am leaning this way.
For a vintage sling you can't beat a 'Whelen sling'. Here's a definition from Midways site
Definition for "Whelen sling" : A modification of the U.S. military leather sling by Colonel Townsend Whelen. One set of metal claws was eliminated, replaced by a leather tong. Unlike the military sling, it was adjustable for length on only one end. It was primarily used during the ‘30’s, ‘40’s, and early ‘50’s.
I have and still use one that I bought(I think I paid $5.00) when I was in my late teens(that's a very long time ago
) It is 1" wide and nicely engraved. The set of metal claws that remain are on the outside of the sling so they won't damage the stock.I'll try to post pictures tomorrow.
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Noel, I enjoyed that story more than anything else posted in quite some time! Congrats on finding your dream gun.
If you want a period correct QD scope mount, I'd consider a Weaver base and detachable rings. These rings have changed little over the years and tend to be quite low, which with the low comb of your rifle is an asset. Now some guys don't like em much, and I'll admit they will try the patience of a saint when you mount the scope because as you tighten the rings around the tube, the scope turns. But once set up they are strong and won't ever move. I wouldn't call the system exactly repeatable, but when you pull the scope off it can be returned surprisingly close if you tighten the ring screws the same way each time. All you need is a bore sighter with a grid to bring you back on each time.
If you want a period correct QD scope mount, I'd consider a Weaver base and detachable rings. These rings have changed little over the years and tend to be quite low, which with the low comb of your rifle is an asset. Now some guys don't like em much, and I'll admit they will try the patience of a saint when you mount the scope because as you tighten the rings around the tube, the scope turns. But once set up they are strong and won't ever move. I wouldn't call the system exactly repeatable, but when you pull the scope off it can be returned surprisingly close if you tighten the ring screws the same way each time. All you need is a bore sighter with a grid to bring you back on each time.
Hi Boomer.
Glad you enjoyed the yarn. The 1950 Hi Power and the 3000 Crown grade I had both wore the old Weaver mounts and yes they are fun to get a scope aligned. I have it down pat to being straight the second try usually.
I have the Weaver bases at home but was just hoping for blued steel. I have to agree the Weavers were by far the most common system used. A special gun just needs to have a special mount. Surely Redfield made something? I know Burris makes some nice rings bit I'm not sure how old that company is.
Glad you enjoyed the yarn. The 1950 Hi Power and the 3000 Crown grade I had both wore the old Weaver mounts and yes they are fun to get a scope aligned. I have it down pat to being straight the second try usually.
I have the Weaver bases at home but was just hoping for blued steel. I have to agree the Weavers were by far the most common system used. A special gun just needs to have a special mount. Surely Redfield made something? I know Burris makes some nice rings bit I'm not sure how old that company is.
I bought a Husky 4100 in 7x57 a couple of weeks ago. I mounted an older Leupold 4X scope in Leupold rings and bases. I originally had weaver bases and rings but in all honesty I just don't like weaver rings. I went modern with the bases and rings. I have two 4100 Lightweight and a Model 1100 like yours as well as a 1600 from Tradex. I put Leupold rings and bases on all of them....
Noel, how about a set of Lyman Trueline bases and rings. Pretty sure I have a set of them here.
That would be about as period as you could get.
What screw hole spacing do you have on the receiver bridge?
Ted
Hey Ted!
I have not measured the hole spacing but will do so. They looked the same as any of the other HVA rifle's I have looked at.
I will let you know.
Cheers!
Well,
If Steve said it might be a special order, I have no doubt he might be right.
The serial number places it back to late 1956.
If the rifle was purchased from Trade Ex, or from recent import, it can be a different story, but to me it looks like a model 1100, because of the jeweled bolt and selected wood (plus the rear sight, wich was introduced in the late FN 98 production).
We know that HVA did some special orders using the Improved FN action (this action was called 'High-Power' by FN and was designed for the new rounds to come (i.e. what was to becaome the 7.62X51 NATO and it's commercial version, the .308 Win and all the other trial rounds) well after the introduction of the 1640 action.
The 1000 (Super Grade Hi-Power, straight comb) and the 1100 (Deluxe Model Hi-Power, monte carlo raised comb) were made from around 1950 'till (we think) '56 (some sources say production stopped in 1953, but advertisement was found dated as late as 1956 - and we also know that HVA used the FN action up to about 56-57).
But anyhow, the late production used the dovetailed blade type rear sight in the 1640 way, while the early 640 had slip-on sleeve type rear sight.
Since the HVA museum printed that the production of the 1100 and 1000 stopped in '53, this might be the reason why most tend to say the later were "special orders".
So, for all these reasons, my guess is a superb 1100 series specimen.
Still, you have a beauty, take good care of her, it's a gem.
If Steve said it might be a special order, I have no doubt he might be right.
The serial number places it back to late 1956.
If the rifle was purchased from Trade Ex, or from recent import, it can be a different story, but to me it looks like a model 1100, because of the jeweled bolt and selected wood (plus the rear sight, wich was introduced in the late FN 98 production).
We know that HVA did some special orders using the Improved FN action (this action was called 'High-Power' by FN and was designed for the new rounds to come (i.e. what was to becaome the 7.62X51 NATO and it's commercial version, the .308 Win and all the other trial rounds) well after the introduction of the 1640 action.
The 1000 (Super Grade Hi-Power, straight comb) and the 1100 (Deluxe Model Hi-Power, monte carlo raised comb) were made from around 1950 'till (we think) '56 (some sources say production stopped in 1953, but advertisement was found dated as late as 1956 - and we also know that HVA used the FN action up to about 56-57).
But anyhow, the late production used the dovetailed blade type rear sight in the 1640 way, while the early 640 had slip-on sleeve type rear sight.
Since the HVA museum printed that the production of the 1100 and 1000 stopped in '53, this might be the reason why most tend to say the later were "special orders".
So, for all these reasons, my guess is a superb 1100 series specimen.
Still, you have a beauty, take good care of her, it's a gem.
The C type is the same as the military one; thumb cut-out with provision for charger clip on the rear bridge.
The H-type (the commercial one, I'm not talking about the military here) had a solid side wall, no charger clip holder grooves and the top of the rear bridge does not have the "hump". There is also a mirror cut on both sides of the receiver when you look at the barrel shank from the inside of the receiver collar. Look here; http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=247277&highlight=hva&page=2 I posted some pics (for what it worth, though).
The H-type (the commercial one, I'm not talking about the military here) had a solid side wall, no charger clip holder grooves and the top of the rear bridge does not have the "hump". There is also a mirror cut on both sides of the receiver when you look at the barrel shank from the inside of the receiver collar. Look here; http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=247277&highlight=hva&page=2 I posted some pics (for what it worth, though).
Yes, they might be, but lots of people had them floated.
While I don't want to enter the debate of free floating vs embedded barrels, when they were well maintained, the HVA use to shoot quite straight with the embedded barrels. The insertion is so tight, it's scary. But it works. My own experience is that you can shoot about 3 to 5 rounds (before the barrel heat too much) before loosing precision.
While I don't want to enter the debate of free floating vs embedded barrels, when they were well maintained, the HVA use to shoot quite straight with the embedded barrels. The insertion is so tight, it's scary. But it works. My own experience is that you can shoot about 3 to 5 rounds (before the barrel heat too much) before loosing precision.
