New to me Rifle.

[ldg397]

Just bought a Husqvarna in 30-06 at the local gun store this week. Very little information out there but what I have read this is one of the top modified mauser actions. It is smooth as a babies bottom. I will see how it shoots first since it is in such good condition.

But really bought it to rebarrel in a new caliber. I was thinking of 7X57 but didn't want to waste the action length but reading on here you guys might have me convinced on the 280 AI.

 

[Northwoods Hunter]

You have a great rifle! Huskies have a very similar reputation as do Sakos... You found a diamond in the rough... I would shoot that 06 before messing with it...you may find it drives tacks already! :twisted:

 

[HunterJim]

Huskies are nice rifles; I had a Tradewinds Husky that a previous owner had bored to .338-'06 ( an elk-hunting friend has it now).

Husky had a flock of models, which rifle do you have?

jim

 

[JD338]

ldg397

Congratulations on your new rifle. Let us know how she shoots.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Huskies are great rifles and usually shoot very well.
Congrats.

 

[ldg397]

Huskies are nice rifles; I had a Tradewinds Husky that a previous owner had bored to .338-'06 ( an elk-hunting friend has it now).

Husky had a flock of models, which rifle do you have?

jim

It seems not many people know much about them. I found one guy that seemed to be answering all the questions on these rifles. I emailed him because all I knew was it was a 1640 action. He told me based on the serial number range and description it is most likely a model 3100 made in 1963. It doesn't look like it has been shot very much. The only drawback is it seems to be a later model with the aluminum bottom metal instead of steel. It is definitely the smoothest mauser action I have ever cycled. I will see how it shoots as is before doing anything to it.

 

[buckfever]

Hey ldg397
I'v got an old husky 270 that use to be my grandpa's and its tack driver and is smooth as butter but a little on the heavy side. I'd like to have another one some day.