Husqvarna Sporting Rifles #### - ALL MODELS!!!
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Recently acquired this one. 30-06 I believe it is a 1640 with the serial number being 269###. It has the more matte receiver than the barrel but this thing is in like new condition. The old original grease all over it was dried and gummy but once cleaned up this thing is gleaming. Very happy with it and as a bonus got it from a good man who is a regular on CGN. Thanks again Jacques.
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Weatherby Fan
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- Maple Ridge,BC,Canada
Wow that one looks to be in great shape, nice find MartyT ,
I was just at the range yesterday with my New to me Husqvarna H5000 270 Win and it shot very well, 1” groups with cheap Winchester 140gr ammo and stir a 1/2 group with Barnes 130gr TTSX Factory ammo, this seems typical of the Husqvarna’s I own.
I was just at the range yesterday with my New to me Husqvarna H5000 270 Win and it shot very well, 1” groups with cheap Winchester 140gr ammo and stir a 1/2 group with Barnes 130gr TTSX Factory ammo, this seems typical of the Husqvarna’s I own.
This is a model 1640K, an "economy" model. The receiver is different as they didn't spend the polishing time they did on the other 1640. The stocks are never checkered.
This 1640K made very late 1962 carries a very nice chunk of wood...
This 1640K made very late 1962 carries a very nice chunk of wood...
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Why are Husqvarna stocks cracked so often? A slight crack at the tang is very common, almost expected. Second most common is the crack inside the stock right behind the recoil lug. I don't see these cracks appearing so commonly in other brands of rifles. I've owned a lot of Huqvarnas and I'd say 75% of them had cracks like these. Was there a problem properly curing the wood, or is it a matter of the stock design? Or?
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None of mine are....
We have been discussing of this quite often actually.
Thast's a multiple issue "problem", mainly caused by the Mauser magazine and action lug. It is, actually, a Mauser thing, not a Husqvarna one, as per you can see this with a lot of Parker Haler rifles and Brno, to name these makes.
Culprit # 1 ; The Mauser double staggered row magazine in a sporter stock leaves little amount of wood on the sides, making it prone to bent especially if the bedding isn't tight or if the actions screws aren't tight enough. This drawing makes it very understandable.
Culprit # 2 ; The wood and it's condition. HVA used a lot of beechwood for their stocks and this particlar wood is easy to split and isn't as humidity stable as say, walnut in normal conidtions. The wood grain also is a factor - how many nice Parker Hale I saw with the "tang crack" Wood dryness due to storage is also an important factor.
Culprit # 3 ; Action seating. While using lugs in front of the of the action (in Mauser case, in fornt of the wide magazine) is a good idea, holding or flaoting the rear (tang) is also important. Flaoting it can cause the sides to spring though.
We have been discussing of this quite often actually.
Thast's a multiple issue "problem", mainly caused by the Mauser magazine and action lug. It is, actually, a Mauser thing, not a Husqvarna one, as per you can see this with a lot of Parker Haler rifles and Brno, to name these makes.
Culprit # 1 ; The Mauser double staggered row magazine in a sporter stock leaves little amount of wood on the sides, making it prone to bent especially if the bedding isn't tight or if the actions screws aren't tight enough. This drawing makes it very understandable.
Culprit # 2 ; The wood and it's condition. HVA used a lot of beechwood for their stocks and this particlar wood is easy to split and isn't as humidity stable as say, walnut in normal conidtions. The wood grain also is a factor - how many nice Parker Hale I saw with the "tang crack" Wood dryness due to storage is also an important factor.
Culprit # 3 ; Action seating. While using lugs in front of the of the action (in Mauser case, in fornt of the wide magazine) is a good idea, holding or flaoting the rear (tang) is also important. Flaoting it can cause the sides to spring though.
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Nice.
I have a 1953 a buddy gave me. It's a bit more bashed up externally but the shooting parts work fine, that's what counts for me.
I'd always wanted a 270 and felt very fortunate when he gave me that rifle.
I have a 1953 a buddy gave me. It's a bit more bashed up externally but the shooting parts work fine, that's what counts for me.
I'd always wanted a 270 and felt very fortunate when he gave me that rifle.
1950 FN98 270, Just got it from my father. I put a 4-12x40 Bushnell on it today.
Dad bought it from the original owners son in 1979
Before I changed scopes
xeronegative
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- Okanagan, BC
Could use some help on model. hope this is enough pics. I feel it is a Large Ring Mauser (I hope)
xeronegative
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- Okanagan, BC
Awesome thanks, going to order a Zastava M98 6.5 barrel from tradex! Don’t need 2 30-06
Or maybe change my interarms mark x Mauser instead, either way both large ring whoohoo options
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Just picked up another HVA today, I believe it's an early 648?, based on the commercial action, flat fore stock and grip cap. Sorry, can't post pics at this point. Is it possible to confirm model and year of manufacture by the serial number? It's 88045. Also it's in 8mm.
