Husqvarna Sporting Rifles #### - ALL MODELS!!!
- Thread starter Baribal
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I am confused by the thumb depression. I thought a commercial FN would not have this? What vintage of rifle?
I have read that the thumb notch was a patented feature of the original Mauser action. That included early Mauser sporters.
As well as being necessary for loading using stripper clips, it was also a safety feature. In the event of a case failure, it served as a gas vent for gases rushing down the bolt lug raceway towards the bolt shroud, which was in front of the shooter’s face.
Still a good feature to have.
Ted
As well as being necessary for loading using stripper clips, it was also a safety feature. In the event of a case failure, it served as a gas vent for gases rushing down the bolt lug raceway towards the bolt shroud, which was in front of the shooter’s face.
Still a good feature to have.
Ted
The model 146 was made 1937-41 and yours is from 1940... They were made on shelved (new) military M98 receivers, which have the thumb cut-out.
The "commercial" FN98 actions only appeared on the 640 series starting in 1946-47, but the real commercial action came to light in 1949.
The "commercial" FN98 actions only appeared on the 640 series starting in 1946-47, but the real commercial action came to light in 1949.
Deletion of the thumb cut was a step backwards from the safety point of view. I wonder if Husky stipulated that Swedish steel had to be used on their 98’s, as they did when Germany made some 96’s for them.
Some would say it made for a "stronger" action. Maybe. Regarding the steel, the M96 rifles built in Germany with Swedish steel were Government Contract rifles; using Swedish Steel was a good make-work program for Swedish steel makers; regarding the '98s; I doubt such a stipulation was made considering it would be civilian, and HVA is private, not government.
You make some good points, the receiver would be more rigid without the thumb cut, but will not handle gas from a case separating as well.
Thanks for all this info.
I paid about 300 for this metric 358. Dies and bullets arrive next week, I hope to pick p the rifle this week, so it will be bedded before the bullets and dies.
I will try making the brass fron 30-06. I have lots of that. Not so much 8mm.
I paid about 300 for this metric 358. Dies and bullets arrive next week, I hope to pick p the rifle this week, so it will be bedded before the bullets and dies.
I will try making the brass fron 30-06. I have lots of that. Not so much 8mm.
I tried making 3 cases using 30-06 cases.
I trimmed the case neck back with an electric case trimmer. then lubed it and ran it into a 8x57 die. The result, so far, look good. When I get the 9,3x57 dies, I will finish the job with the neck expander and set the appropriate case headspace.
The sizing in the 8x57 die was done with a +10 thou shell holder. When I get the rifles (I also bought a M96 rifle) I will size the case to the proper headspace.
The only issue is how long it takes to trim the brass back so much.
I bought a M96 Husky in 9.3x57 from Inter Surplus. based on Serial # 41422, what age is it?
Seems like a nice rifle. I also bought a M98 one, with a scope, so I will use this a bad weather iron sight rifle. All I will do is bed it.
Seems like a nice rifle. I also bought a M98 one, with a scope, so I will use this a bad weather iron sight rifle. All I will do is bed it.
That's correct. The 46A is chambered in 9.3X57 and the 46B is chambered for the 6.5X55 and is less common.
And BTW, the 46A/B are built on new from the shelve M38 actions while the previous model, the 46, was built on CG-made M94 actions.
The rifle was built in 1942
And BTW, the 46A/B are built on new from the shelve M38 actions while the previous model, the 46, was built on CG-made M94 actions.
The rifle was built in 1942
