Husqvarna experts!! Help needed!

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sidvicious

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I recently picked up a HVA 1640 30-06 which looks to be in excellent + condition...However, when I took the stock off I noticed some internal cracks behind the front screw right where most of the recoil happens. They almost look due to dryness but there are no visible cracks from the outside. I've heard that beechwood stocks have been prone to developing cracks on these rifles-is there a way to fix the original stock (bedding? adding a steel recoil lug?) or should I consider a fibreglass replacement stock?
 
You can fix the stock, and yes they are prone to cracking there. (also check the area behind the mag well and back of the tang area as they usually give out there next) One way to fix the stock is to mortise a piece of stainless bolt ( just the threaded part) in the affected area (taking it as far to each side of the stock as possible) and "bed it" with epoxy (Acraglass would work well as it is quite runny and will get into the crack(s)) Then I would bed the action in the stock, ensuring the correct clearance behind the tang area. Alternately you could install a recoil cross-bolt in the stock which would show on the outside.
I don't think the 1640 stocks were ever made of beech, I believe that was the 640 series ( some models) that used the FN action.
Nice rifles, in my opinion!
Pat
 
I Have found that accraglass bedding with the addition of an internal cross bolt back of the recoil lug works very well. I believe that much of the problem is caused by firing the rifle with a loose front guard screw.

John S.
 
I think you're correct that it's the 640 series...It is definitely a beech stock. The 1640 designation came from the CFC after verification (I'm just glad those clowns put it through).
 
You should PM Why not? He'll know :!:

I think way back when, he used to sell Husqvarna rifles :shock:


SC..................
 
"...the recoil happens..." The recoil lug is where the stock takes the recoil. However, if the cracks are small, just use an Acraglass kit and forget about them. No cross bolts required unless the cracks are large. You'll likely want to seal the inside of the rest of the stock too. Any wood sealing product will do nicely.
 
I have owned dozens Husqvarnas of various types and they are all very prone to stock cracking (all models, both walnut and beech, not just the lightweights...though they are the worst for cracks)....I don't think the wood was ever properly aged or selected...keep the front guard screw snug...I used to dig out the wood behind the recoil lug and acraglas in a threaded rod (an aluminum bolt with the head cut off)...that is light and strong and can't be seen from the outside..or the inside once it is bedded in the acraglass....in my experience, if you don't add the threaded crossbolt and just glue it together with acraglas (or similar product)..it will open up again. The Swedes never did understand the wood part of a rifle...I think that they understand wood mostly as something to burn to keep you warm....so "seasoned wood" is wood that has been sitting drying for more than 3 months. I read a Husq. claim that they dried their walnut stock wood for three years after purchase from France...and it was supposed to be already "seasoned"......I don't believe a word of it.
 
I was fortunate(?) to find a fajen synthetic stock for a 98 Mauser at the Calgary Gun Show. It looks quite well made in comparison to a RamLine stock. I'll see how it works.
 
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