Parker Hale (Midland) and Husqvarna rifles. Any Good?

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Hey guys,

I'm looking into getting my first hunting rifle after a few months with my .22lr. I'm heading out this fall for a deer hunt with a few buddies who go every year.

What do you guys think of Parker Hale and Husqvarna rifles? Are they decent rifles? Are they a good value for what you pay for them? Is it worth it to buy one, or would i be better served putting my money towards a "bigger" name brand like Winchester/Remington/Marlin/Weatherby, etc?
 
iroc22 said:
Husqvarna is the way to go. Don't bother spending more on "bigger" name brands; the Husky's offer a lot of rifle.
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I agree. While Schultz & Larsen are my favorite bolt action hunting rifle, they are closely followed by Husqvarna. A couple of Husqvarnas I have, the 1st, a 36-06 Feather weight I inherited from my Dad, that has decent wood.

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The 2nd, a couple of views of a very nice Husqvarna in 358 Norma Magnum I recently acquired.

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Nothing shabby about a Husqvarna, but then nothing wrong with a Winchester model 70 either;):).
 
It's funny you say that, because the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in .270 is my top choice, just a bit on the expensive side!
 
frpaquette said:
It's funny you say that, because the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in .270 is my top choice, just a bit on the expensive side!
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I had a model 70 Featherweight in 7x57mm but when I got my Dads '06 Featherweight Husqvarna I sold it. Should've kept it but at that point in time I had other 'wants' and that was one way to afford them. I've had a few Winchester model 70's and for me, they're my pick of the North American crop. I still have one, a Super Express in 458 Winchester Magnum.

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I shot my first deer/moose over 30 years ago with a Husquavarna rechambered to 270 Weatherby and given to me by my grandfather, I've now given that rifle to my 25 year old son and he was just given his grandfathers (his Mom's Dad) Husquavarna featherweight in 30-06.

Go with a Husquavarna... :)
 
Camp Cook said:
I shot my first deer/moose over 30 years ago with a Husquavarna rechambered to 270 Weatherby and given to me by my grandfather, I've now given that rifle to my 25 year old son and he was just given his grandfathers (his Mom's Dad) Husquavarna featherweight in 30-06.

Go with a Husquavarna... :)
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It almost seems like 'Husqvarna' night tonight:D. Not too long ago I inherited a 30-06 Husqvarna featherweight when my Dad passed away.

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I have a couple of Parker Hale rifles and one Husky. My Parker Hale .243 has become my go-to rfile for small critters. I have shot at least a dozen deer and a couple of pronghorns with it in the last three or four years. Both of these brands would do very well for hunting.
 
Gatehouse said:
Thank god we have those pics!:dancingbanana:

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You mean just like your multiple posts/comments/quote about your beloved Ruger? :p


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Thanks a lot for the advice so far guys, big help. Next question: which Husqvarnas are particularly good? I've notice that there are a LOT of 1600's for sale on Trade Ex. How are they?
 
the only midland i ever handled was in 30 whelen - bolt was so loose when pulled back that it would jam diagonally when you went to cycle it forward... didnt leave me with a good impression except i wondered if they were the PH seconds.
 
The PH Midland seemed like a cross between a Mauser 98 and a Springfield 03 only with waaaaay cheaper parts.
Stay away from them. They are particularly hard on ejectors and next to impossible to find.
 
P-H Midland were made with a cast reciever designed to use Springfield bolts, and fit into a stock inletted for a large ring Mauser. As prev. said the ejectors were weak and parts are scarce. Huskies are a much better bet, I think. Mark
 
frpaquette said:
Thanks a lot for the advice so far guys, big help. Next question: which Husqvarnas are particularly good? I've notice that there are a LOT of 1600's for sale on Trade Ex. How are they?
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There were two or possibly three on a table at a recent gun show at Coombs here on Vancouver Island. They seemed to be in decent shape but I didn't examine them closley as they weren't items I was looking for at that moment. If you're looking for a possible source for one sent me a PM and I'll give you the guys contact info.
 
Any 1640/1600 is a go (as long as it's not a beaten one...). I am totally with Dan Belisle regarding the older PH Safari (I'd add any 1000, 1100 and 1200 series). Their only problem; a lot are broken at the pistol grip, from al large crack at the tang (especially the 308 NM, it looks like). I have two here right now, both had / needs repairs. Just check carefully for cracks at the tang or around it.

As good as a PH but less "fancy" are the 640 series post-'46 FN actioned rifles, wich you will also find on older Brownings, Sako Hi-Power and on and on. The M/98 actioned PH are using Santa Barbara actions wich are spin-offs of those late FNs.
 
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