Accuracy of 58-year-old Husqvarna 4100 rifle in 270?

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I just today received as a gift from a friend a Husqvarna Lightweight rifle in 270 Winchester, serial number in the low 208,000 range making it a late '56 or early '57 model. Topped with a Leupold fixed six power scope.

Very little used, with a small stock ding or two in it, I estimate it to be NRA very good condition, bore looks superb.

What kind of accuracy can I expect with factory 270 ammunition?
 
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"how can you shoot?"

I have the target somewhere, but if I remember right I got a two-inch group at 200 metres with my 300 Winchester magnum on one occasion. That's with a 4-power scope and factory ammunition.
 
I averaged under 1 1/2" for 7, 5 round groups with my 4100 .270. This was as I worked up a load, and those seven groups consisted of 5 different handloads. Shooting at 100yds, with a weaver K3 scope two falls ago. Haven't tried factory fodder though.
 
For me, group size is always better with a trigger with a 3 pound or lighter pull weight and no "creep".
That 4100 trigger will likely not meet either of those two criteria.........You may not shoot the groups you are capable of as a result.
I have been disappointed with the triggers on all 4 Husqvarnas I have owned and subsequently sold.....Very nice looking rifles, but very poor triggers in my opinion.
 
"Very nice looking rifles, but very poor triggers in my opinion. "

Thanks Pete. I have a 1953 Husqvarna on an FN 98 action and had a Timney trigger put in it. That breaks nice and crisply with subsequent good groups resulting. I know what you mean though, I have a 4100 in 7x57 with that stiff trigger you refer to. I wonder if there is an aftermarket trigger that can be installed in the rifle?
 
Maybe I've been lucky, and I won't recommend this to anyone, but I have tuned the triggers on my 3 husqvarna's each to a crisp 3 1/2-4 lbs. I would think any decent, experienced gunsmith could do the same.
 
If its anything like my Husky's it will shoot lights out! My son and I have a few between us and all have the standard Husky trigger, all have been worked a little, doesnt take much, and all break nice and clean at 3lb, very user friendly. If the trigger is a problem a little judicious stoning is all it takes. If you are not too sure what to do take it to a gunsmith, should only cost you an hours work at the most. I think you will be impressed with the accuracy of a Husky, 50-60 years old and consistently moa or less. Have fun
 
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