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While I like the controlled feed on my 1640 what I don't like the action wont close on a cartridge unless it's in the magazine, I know the extractor can be beveled and thinned I've done it many years ago on a M98 I Just can't remember how I did it.
I need to purchase another extractor to practise on in case the operation goes South, my question is what extractor fits a 1640 30-06 98 or 96? I would need to mail order so physically comparing them is not an option.
 
The 1640 is supposed to close on a cartridge dropped on the feed ramp, just like a "commercial" 98.
Good luck to find a replacement extractor unless it comes from another 1640, though, as per they are similar to the M94/96/38 but of a different length.
 
Good to know maybe I’m not pushing hard enough to go over the cartridge haven’t fired it yet just tried on an empty brass
I’ll make up some dummy rounds I assumed it was like a 98
 
To take from what Baribal said in his last post, be cautious forcing it over the rim. May end up with a broken extractor and difficulties finding a replacement
 
MartyT said:
To take from what Baribal said in his last post, be cautious forcing it over the rim. May end up with a broken extractor and difficulties finding a replacement
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That is the reason why we always suggest to seat the case in the magazine before feeding...
 
If the Super Blue isn't working for touch up, you could try G96 Bluing.

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first time caller long time listener. Ive been a big fan of sweedish rifles for a few years now, started with a FN98 30-06, then the gustaf 3000.. have also picked up a couple Tikka M55's and 65's. couple questions I have is, how exactly did my swedish rifles go from being in the hands of Hanz and Franz in sweden to being in my hands in Ontario? seems like we all know they were imported by some means through various channels but how exactly? conifscation or govt auction by force?.
 
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adamskryan said:
first time caller long time listener. Ive been a big fan of sweedish rifles for a few years now, started with a FN98 30-06, then the gustaf 3000.. have also picked up a couple Tikka M55's and 65's. couple questions I have is, how exactly did my swedish rifles go from being in the hands of Hanz and Franz in sweden to being in my hands in Ontario? seems like we all know they were imported by some means through various channels but how exactly? conifscation or govt auction by force?.
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Nothing as sinister or conspiritorial as you imagine. Swedes are permitted to own a maximum of 16 guns, consisting of either six hunting rifles and ten pistols or eight hunting rifles and eight pistols for use. So if they already own their quota and want a brand-new plastic-fantastic stainless steel rifle in 6.5 Turbo-Whiz then they have to sell one to make room. Dealers are buying the old wood and blued steel hunting rifles (and there is a strong hunting culture in Sweden) and dumping them here.
 
That sums it up. There is also the fact that you can't own two rifles of the same caliber, unless you can prove it's really necessary (example, you hunt and you practice competitive shooting).
 
Hey Bat, just looked at my 1600 series Husqvarnas compared to my FN98/640 series Huskys and the trigger is pretty much the same width but the 1600 series have a bit more curvature to them as compared to the FN98/640s. For example the 1600 series looks as though if the curvature of the trigger continued, it may possibly make a circle whereas the FN98/640 curves at the top then continues down more vertically
 
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Thanks for that my new plan is to take my trigger to the gun show this weekend see if I can match something up,
I polished the trigger parts brought the pull down to 4 1/2 from 9 lbs. a shoe on that skinny trigger would help.
 
MartyT said:
Hey Bat, just looked at my 1600 series Husqvarnas compared to my FN98/640 series Huskys and the trigger is pretty much the same width but the 1600 series have a bit more curvature to them as compared to the FN98/640s. For example the 1600 series looks as though if the curvature of the trigger continued, it may possibly make a circle whereas the FN98/640 curves at the top then continues down more vertically
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Actually, there are more than one trigger pattern for the 1640 series, some with longitudinal grooves. Anyways, you should find something to fit if you go with commercial Mauser, maybe a bit of filing will be needed to fit.
 
I took my .308 4100 out to shoot some groups today. Nothing serious as I’m a pretty casual shooter. Was using some of the surplus 7.62x51 I picked up recently. Didnt have any issue with it the last tine I shot it in the fall, but today it only shot the first round and light striked the second and third. I’m wondering if my firing pin or firing pin spring are getting worn out and are unable to hit the hard surplus primers with enough force. I was shooting XTAC earlier this year with no issues as well. What are my options here? Is there anywhere selling spare parts for Husqy bolts? I would rather not spend $250 on a new bolt if I can help it.
 
Kasta said:
I took my .308 4100 out to shoot some groups today. Nothing serious as I’m a pretty casual shooter. Was using some of the surplus 7.62x51 I picked up recently. Didnt have any issue with it the last tine I shot it in the fall, but today it only shot the first round and light striked the second and third. I’m wondering if my firing pin or firing pin spring are getting worn out and are unable to hit the hard surplus primers with enough force. I was shooting XTAC earlier this year with no issues as well. What are my options here? Is there anywhere selling spare parts for Husqy bolts? I would rather not spend $250 on a new bolt if I can help it.
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That sounds like a dirty firing pin channel. At -10 that frozen gunk can considerably slow down a firing pin.
 
Great North Guns said:
That sounds like a dirty firing pin channel. At -10 that frozen gunk can considerably slow down a firing pin.
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I had the bolt and trigger and everything apart when I got the gun around August. Gave it all a good deep clean and scrubbed out all the gunk that was in there. Only ran about 25 rounds through it since. Ill open it up again and see if theres any build up in there, though.
 
I would be really surprised if it was a firing pin protrusion issue. Unless someone fooled with it and ground / filed it or replaced it, I can't see how the pin may wear. As stated above, check the inside of the bolt and clean it with a bronze brush and acetone. The protrusion can be checked, but usually, if there is a protrusion problem, it's much more likely to be "too much" protrusion than "not enough".
Also, and it's not common, if the rifle was stored for years with a "cocked" bolt, or if someone fooled with it, the spring may have lost some tension. Or the primers are very hard, which usually is not a problem with Mauser type actions.
 
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